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D&O insurance sees 13th consecutive quarter of year-on-year price falls
The number of policyholders switching carriers for their D&O insurance remains low amid sustained decreases in the cost of cover
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Hiscox attributes 6% retail growth to ‘reinvigoration of our distribution’
Group underwriting officer says ‘distribution has been key’ to insurer’s retail growth in first six months of 2025, alongside digital capability investments and a brand refresh
News Analysis
Which 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
News Analysis
Briefing: 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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Hydrogen fuel insurance market predicted to reach £2.2bn by 2030
‘As the hydrogen industry scales up, supply chains may come under increasing pressure, with the risk of capacity constraints and delays for replacement parts,’ says head of natural resources
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Lloyd’s wholesale broker secures capacity for new SME D&O facility
’This launch is part of our wider strategy to continually enhance our product offering across specialist lines,’ says chief executive
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June rise marks end of trade credit insurance claims falls
‘There’s no question that June’s rise in claims marks a shift in momentum’, says head of commercial
News Analysis
Brokers 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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UK and global commercial insurance rates continue to fall
‘Mounting competition among insurers with ambitious growth targets is providing reduced pricing and broader coverage options,’ says president of global placement
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High Court backs Bath Racecourse in landmark Covid BI ruling
‘Businesses with multiple premises may have separate limits and sublimits of indemnity,’ says law firm partner
IT Interview
Benjamin 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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Brokers push for greater delegated authority as demand for bespoke and hybrid eTrading grows
’There isn’t any nuance for the wealth of experience and advice that the broker can bring in,’ says managing director
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