Is wildfire risk an ‘underestimated’ peril spreading to the UK?
With the threat of wildfires spreading globally, industry experts tell Insurance Times what the risks are to properties in rural urban interfaces and HNW structures in the UK if the industry is unprepared
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Hiscox declares industry first with use of wildfire modelling tool in London market
’This partnership allows us to integrate the very latest AI-powered modelling,’ says director
Briefing: Wildfire warning urges insurers to wake up to rising risk
The UK must get real about the increased threat of fire damage originating from global warming
Briefing: Trump Re shows insurance is strategic again
Insurance is playing a role within US president’s chess game with Iran, as Donald Trump introduces political risk cover for maritime trade venturing into the Persian Gulf. But what can the UK learn from this?
Opinion: Regional broker market poised to ‘outpace growth’ in London
More firms are planting their flags in the regional insurance market, providing a ‘beefed up’ footprint that supports a nearer to home relationship building model that is benefiting brokers
Sophia Pilkington-Miksa: Inside ManyPets’ shift from external technology to in-house innovation
‘It’s never been easier to get ideas at low cost in front of customers and get feedback quickly,’ says chief product officer
Shirley Woolham: Minster Law’s ‘path back to profitability’ following legal changes
’While the RTA claims car park for personal injury has been significantly reduced over recent years, the nature and type of those accidents is going to continue to evolve and keep presenting new challenges,’ says law firm’s chief executive
Two decades, one trade body: The making of the IUA’s modern voice
Insurance Times speaks to the trade body’s directors of claims and underwriting, who have spent more than two decades between them at the International Underwriting Association – and have no plans to leave.
EY’s Jonathan Zhao: What Britain’s insurers can learn from Asian markets
Jonathan Zhao, global insurance leader and Hong Kong financial services managing partner at EY Advisory tells Insurance Times why Asia Pacific is leaving Europe behind on insurance innovation, why boardrooms are immobilised by AI and why UK insurers must stop looking inward.
Briefing: AI and commercial insurance broking – existential threat or strategic opportunity?
MGAs ‘not quite as digitally sophisticated as they portray’
An arms race is brewing in claims handling
TechTalk: The real AI threat to insurance jobs is doing nothing
Attacking opportunity: Can the cyber insurance market deliver in 2026?
Briefing: Trump Re shows insurance is strategic again
Is wildfire risk an ‘underestimated’ peril spreading to the UK?
Opinion: Regional broker market poised to ‘outpace growth’ in London
Shirley Woolham: Minster Law’s ‘path back to profitability’ following legal changes
IWD: Promoting more women requires the sector to ‘shine a light’ on invisible barriers
Briefing: Shockwaves will be felt in London as missiles fly in the Persian Gulf
EY’s Jonathan Zhao: What Britain’s insurers can learn from Asian markets
Briefing: What does the Q1 2026 Middle East conflict mean for travel insurance?
Is countering rising flood risk an ‘impossible task’ for UK insurers?
No end in sight for commercial lines soft market as 10.8% GWP drop marks fifth quarter of falls
Olga Collins: WBN leader says brokers must become ‘an extension’ of corporate risk management
In Focus: What’s going on with Blueprint Two after ‘quietly shelved’ report?
Briefing: Is AI about to rewrite the rules of insurance distribution?
Briefing: AI and commercial insurance broking – existential threat or strategic opportunity?
Greg Laker: QuestGates’ new chief executive on restructuring to spotlight full market ‘potential’
The Big Question: Insurer megamergers are adding up – what M&A opportunities are still on the table for UKGI’s largest carriers?
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