News Analysis – Page 9
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News AnalysisWhich personal lines products will find sustainable profit in 2026?
Insurance Times analyses eight major personal lines products to predict where the industry will see profitable growth in 2026 amid cyclical market conditions and macroeconomic headwinds
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NewsChris Wallace: Charitable campaign targets £1m single day fundraise following market-wide ‘momentum’
’This isn’t just about the insurance industry. It’s about people helping people – loved ones, family, friends,’ says founding member
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News AnalysisIs it the end of the road for motor referral fees?
The FCA has raised concerns that referral fees in the motor market can drive up the lifecycle and cost of claims – however, market participants are tight-lipped about next steps for this model
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NewsRising calls for ‘green’ insurance among industry professionals
‘Insurers which can demonstrate environmental commitments will enhance their brand reputation and improve trust among consumers,’ says analyst
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News AnalysisBriefing: Climate risk places insurers on increasingly shaky ground
Although insurers remain wary of subsidence claim surges over the British summertime, certain types of subsidence claims could pose a reputational risk depending on their cause
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IT InterviewNimeshh Patel: Automotive brands want to work with businesses that have ‘intermediary layers’
Embedded insurance can act as a ’lubricant’ to support car manufacturer sales, notes chief executive
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News AnalysisBriefing: Climate risk must move from the boardroom to the underwriting floor
There are undoubtedly reputational impacts surrounding more closely considering sustainability and underwriting, however there is also a strong business case for tying underwriting practices to ESG actions
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IT InterviewTom Downey: Pen Underwriting aims to be £1.75bn GWP business by 2030
Despite a raft of new product launches this year, the MGA’s chief executive anticipates that the majority of the firm’s GWP growth will come from ‘thoughtful’ acquisitions
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News AnalysisWhich commercial lines products will find sustainable profit in 2026?
Insurance Times analyses eight major commercial lines products to predict where the industry will see sustainable growth in 2026 amid challenging market forces
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News AnalysisGreater appetite around reinsurers ‘rolling the dice’ on ‘immature’ cyber market
Softer market conditions are encouraging diversification strategies – however, the challenge and opportunity see-saw of branching into emerging risks presents a tightrope for reinsurers to navigate
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News AnalysisMapped out: How data is helping insurers navigate risky postcodes
Improved data models could prove vital in dismissing postcode generalisations and providing a more granular basis for underwriting
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News AnalysisBriefing: As AI evolves, affirmative cover is becoming ever more important
’It’s a very, very good thing for it to be explicit in the [policy] wording,’ says executive director
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NewsBriefing: Are premium finance providers allowed to profit?
There is a cost to providing customers with access to capital – so what’s all the fuss about?
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News AnalysisBrokers reveal 2025’s best and worst insurer eTrading platforms
Aviva has secured a seventh consecutive five star award for eTrading service in Insurance Times’ latest research, trumping other extranet platforms such as Zurich Online, RSA Online and QBE FastFlow – but what else is the survey data saying?
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News AnalysisPet and travel insurance complaints rise amid regulatory scrutiny
In particular, claims journeys appear to be causing customer dissatisfaction, says market intelligence firm
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News AnalysisBrokers are ‘logical latecomers’ to AI use as ‘old guard’ believe in certain way of doing tasks
Multiple experts spoke at Insurance Times’ TechTalk Live roundtable, which focused on affirmative cover for artificial intelligence and the myriad impact this technology is having on policies and practices
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News AnalysisBriefing: How AI can humanise insurance
Insurance businesses must make a dual investment for future success – in decision-making artificial intelligence and staff training to empower employees to tap into such tools
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IT InterviewBenjamin Verlingue: Fourth generation leader emphasises ‘entrepreneurial spirit’ underpinning UK and European operations
Chairman and chief executive plans to ‘respect the legacy’ of familial past leaders while steering the broker’s strategy to double business size over the next three years
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News AnalysisMarket responds to FCA clamp down on 'poor' practice in claims
’Transparency in claims handling is paramount, fostering trust and demonstrating a genuine commitment to customer well-being,’ says head
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is the insurance industry still underestimating the cost of poor service?
During softer market conditions, service becomes an even more important differentiator – but still too many firms are failing to focus on service as an important commercial USP
