High Five: Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week

Starting off the week, editor Katie Scott spoke to Rebecca Gambrell about how Aviva has a “big focus” for 2025 on improving its “connectivity” with scheme broker partners.

• Aviva seeks to ‘improve connectivity’ with scheme broker partners in 2025

Then, junior reporter Chantal Kapani asked experts how UKGI should underwrite emerging technologies.

• In Focus: How should UKGI underwrite emerging technologies like VR gaming and advanced robotics?

Following this, David Blackman discussed how a regulatory focus on operational resilience is a “sensible move”.

• Industry deems regulatory focus on operational resilience a ‘sensible move’

After that, Matt Scott discussed the performance of the motor market, with scrutiny from regulators and policymakers intensifying.

• Motor insurance affordability under pressure amid FCA scrutiny

Rounding off the week, deputy editor Yiannis Kotoulas spoke to Gareth Hemming about how Hiscox is boasting ”some real affection from brokers”.

• Gareth Hemming: Hiscox carrying ‘positive momentum’ on broker sentiment into 2025