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SME firms are ‘the sector that needs the most advice’ – Lee Mooney
’We need to provide advice throughout that cycle so, if an SME is paying that premium and needs advice, we can be there to help and mitigate risk before it happens,’ says UK managing director
Lloyd’s issues comment after reportedly ‘quietly shelving Blueprint Two’
A report suggested that Blueprint Two ’has been quietly shelved, with the team responsible for market engagement disbanded at the end of last year’
High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 2 to 6 February 2026
The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, departures and board changes from 2 to 6 February 2026
Artificial Labs raises £33m in funding round to grow globally
’With this investment, we will grow our team, continue to innovate and ensure that Artificial Labs remains the natural choice for brokers and carriers seeking a smarter way to trade digitally,’ says co-founder
Acord urges ‘coalition of the willing’ to embrace digitalisation in spite of sluggish Blueprint Two
Broker digital leader additionally emphasises that the current administrative cost ratio in the Lloyd’s market poses an ‘existential threat’, blaming ‘analogue’ trading methods
Cyber fine insurance rules leaving businesses financially exposed – Aon
‘Businesses need to understand how fines and penalties are treated across jurisdictions and ensure that their governance, reporting and compliance frameworks are robust,’ says head
Arch launches event cancellation cyber coverage
’This coverage was developed in response to the growing demand for cyber cover for events as the risk of malicious cyber activity facing event organisers rises,’ says head
Lloyd’s issues comment after reportedly ‘quietly shelving Blueprint Two’
A report suggested that Blueprint Two ’has been quietly shelved, with the team responsible for market engagement disbanded at the end of last year’
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