Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 12 to 16 October 2026
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 12 to 16 October 2026
‘The playing field is changing quickly and I look forward to seeing where we can take the business,’ says new appointee
’Our focus is on developing sustainable underwriting propositions that solve genuine market problems, backed by capacity providers who share that long-term perspective,’ says managing director
’His understanding of the specialty insurance market, commercial perspective and experience of businesses at different stages of growth and evolution make him a natural fit,’ says chief underwriting officer
Six MGAs have been awarded the maximum five-star rating for service quality in the Five Star Rating Report: MGA Market 2026/27
’This renewal is a significant endorsement of a partnership that has delivered for brokers and customers for more than 20 years,’ says managing director
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 5 to 9 October 2026
‘His deep technical knowledge and experience of developing bloodstock portfolios will play an important role in broadening our specialist capabilities,’ says chairman
’With the number of potholes increasing exponentially, it’s more important than ever for owners to protect their commercial vehicles against the rising cost of damage,’ says managing director
‘Cyber attacks no longer stop at the organisation’s network,’ says head
‘Together, we’ve developed a forward-thinking solution that reflects the evolving needs of the haulage industry,’ says head