Isobel Rafferty
Isobel, a reporter at Insurance Times for over 2.5 years, covers environmental, sustainability and governance (ESG) content.
In 2018, she graduated university with a First Class Honours in Journalism and received two accolades – the Best Journalism Portfolio Prize and Creative Contribution Award.
Her work included the likes of blogging for a women-led comics forum and investigating the impacts on young people being trafficked across county lines.
She was selected for the Women in Journalism Senior Mentoring Scheme in 2019 and, in 2022, went on to win the Highly Commended Award in the Most Promising Newcomer category at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) Journalist and Media Awards.
At BIBA’s 2023 awards, she was shortlisted for the Best Investigative Journalism category.
Her passions outside of insurance include human rights and creating art.
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The appointee is ‘looking forward’ to collaborating with brokers in delivering a ‘superior insurance product’
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’Access to justice is still hugely delayed, therefore access to justice is still being denied,’ says executive director
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WTW expands ICT business with new senior hire
Managing director says the appointee’s ‘deep knowledge’ will ‘strengthen’ the business
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Markel expands PI offering after broker feedback
The business is ‘excited’ to ‘give brokers and their clients the opportunity to increase cover and limits options’, says broker sales director
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The team is ‘hugely motivated’ by the ‘trust’ households have put in the insurtech’s cover,’ says executive chair
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MGA announces acquisition as it looks to ‘challenge’ W&I ‘status quo’
The MGA will launch a new suite of insurance products as part of the deal
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Home insurance prices coming down for first time in 19 months
Insurers using price comparison websites have benefited competitively
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Uinsure adds MGA to home insurance panel
Uninsure made the deal as it is in ‘need of a strong home insurance panel’, says chief insurance officer
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Bikmo wheels in new three-year partnership
The partners are on a ‘mission’ to address cover challenges in the commercial bike sector
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FCA warns of potential Gap action repeat in other markets after fair value review
’We’ll continue to take action where we see poor value,’ says director
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Insurance provider launches new policy for holidaymakers
The move comes after research revealed risk-related concerns regarding beach huts and chalets
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Insurtechs team up to develop products for insurer and MGA claims market
’By combining our strengths, we can offer unparalleled solutions that enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction,’ says chief technology officer
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Mark Lomas: ‘Broader’ perspectives needed to address ‘complex’ risk landscape
Lloyd’s head of culture talks about the importance of inclusion in an effective insurance market ahead of this year’s Dive In festival
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Capacity provider announces new senior appointment
Chief executive says the hire will ‘drive’ the business’ ‘growth’ in the UK and Europe
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Specialist MGA announces two senior hires
The roles will ensure the MGA ’remains the most robust of underwriting agencies for carriers’, says managing director
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Wholesale broker announces senior hires as it expands into new market
The broker stated it will ‘capitalise’ on an ‘immense opportunity’
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Registration for insurance industry’s D&I ‘Glastonbury’ opens next week
Insurance Times speaks exclusively to Lloyd’s head of culture about his role at the three-day event and what he is most looking forward to
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AA Underwriting extends vehicle data partnership with Percayso
The motor insurer made the move after being impressed with the initial deal
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RSA launches new customer and broker claims portal
’Our goal was to enhance our claims capabilities, delivering an improved service to our customers and brokers,’ says chief operating officer
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Vipr snaps up new global head of customer success
’Her industry experience and successful track record of achievement make her an ideal fit,’ says chief executive