Property
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NewsUnoccupied property insurance demand surges by 500%
’What was once considered a niche insurance product is becoming increasingly mainstream,’ says chief executive
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NewsSpecialist broker secures reinsurance backing for excess of loss facility
’The capacity gap in high-hazard sectors is significant and we’re excited to be part of the solution,’ says chief executive
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NewsAddept Insurance launches rental fraud protection for landlords
The new product ’is designed to directly address the gap in protection for the financial and legal liabilities landlord face’, says managing director
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, departures and leadership changes from 19 to 23 January 2026
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NewsPrivate equity firm reportedly weighs $1bn specialty broker sale
A formal sale process could begin later this year, according to a report
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News AnalysisSchemes brokers enjoy commission growth after strong year for large schemes
Many large schemes saw solid growth in the second half of 2025, increasing net commission earnings for brokers and strengthening hopes for continued growth in the coming year
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NewsMGA launches commercial property emergency insurance
’It provides SME clients with the flexibility to tailor a package of cover that meets their individual needs,’ says managing director
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News‘Surging capacity’ and new entrants to keep London market competitive in 2026 – Amwins
‘Some sectors are experiencing meaningful softening, while others still face pressure from loss trends, inflation and evolving exposures,’ says chief executive
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NewsBrit recruits former Lloyd’s leader as head of operations
’She brings a broad range of expertise and experience, including delivering operational change and digital transformation,’ says operations director
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NewsAddept Insurance launches latest commercial product
’By focusing on addressing the gaps that currently exist in products for this important market, we are ensuring they have access to the right level of protection,’ says managing director
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NewsAIG appoints first head of real estate for commercial property
‘In this newly created role, he will lead the development of our real estate insurance portfolio and go-to-market strategy,’ says head
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News AnalysisCommercial lines rates fall by 11.7% as market softening reasserts itself
The latest data from the commercial insurance market reveals that premiums fell by 11.7% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, marking the most significant rate decrease recorded in the current soft market cycle
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NewsEarth, water, air and fire – the risk frontiers for the London market
‘As the risk profile of the elements shifts, particularly due to factors like changing weather patterns, so does the insurance response,’ says chief executive
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NewsSwinton adds Atec-owned MGA to landlord panel
’This partnership allows us to deliver a tailored, data-driven product that supports landlords in protecting both their property and rental income,’ says distribution director
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NewsAddept Insurance launches rent guarantee insurance for social housing sector
’Landlords and local authorities offering social housing face key areas of difference from those in the private rental sector,’ says managing director
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NewsAwaab’s Law set to transform housing claims sector – Paul Squires
’Landlords who can demonstrate robust compliance may be rewarded with more favourable insurance terms, while those who cannot may struggle to find insurance at all,’ says partner
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AnalysisWas scratching out required pet damage insurance from Renters’ Rights Act a missed opportunity?
With the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force last month, the decision to drop the clause that allowed landlords to require tenants hold pet damage insurance has come under fire, with a managing director branding it a ‘retrograde step for landlords and tenants alike’
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NewsWestfield Specialty modernises underwriting with insurtech
‘This project is an early example of how the market is set to transform in the future,’ says chief strategy officer
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NewsAviva warns of nearly 20% spike in malicious damage claims ahead of Halloween
’While some of us look forward to the festivities that come with the darker months – such as Halloween – our data shows that malicious damage and theft tends to increase during this time,’ says senior underwriting manager
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NewsRecent home insurance GWP growth masking issues beneath the surface – Oxbow Partners
Although GWP has been rising, the UK home insurance market is showing signs of fragile foundations, with falling policy numbers, rising claims costs and low consumer confidence putting sustained pressure on profitability
