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AI’s energy appetite and job fears will ignite protest risk in 2026, Beazley warns
’We predict 2026, there will be some sort of physical protest against data centres and what they represent in terms of unwanted energy demand,’ says chief executive
News Analysis
In Focus: Ghost portals ‘fool every police officer’ as new fraud trend undermines frontline policing
A fast-growing fraud trend involving fake insurer portals designed to deceive frontline police officers prompted fresh concern among counter fraud leaders attending latest quarterly roundtable
News Analysis
Autonomous cars could hit UK next year – but is UKGI ready?
‘We’re moving away from insuring the behaviours of a driver to insuring the behaviours of an algorithm,’ says director of motor underwriting
News
The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounded up the most significant appointments, restructures and leadership changes from 1 to 5 December 2025.
IT Awards 2025
Insurance Times Awards 2025: Cowbell achieves over 80% premium growth
Simon Hughes, senior vice president of global distribution and general management UK at Cowbell, speaks on his firm’s entry to the MGA of the Year (under 100 employees) category
News
Westfield makes senior hire as it prepares 2026 cyber rollout
‘The cyber market is an area ripe for investment and profitability,’ says divisional director
IT Awards 2025
Insurance Times Awards 2025: Aon says analytics must bridge the gap between risk management and strategy
Martyn Denney, head of innovation and investments, speaks on his firm’s entry to the Excellence in Technology – Broker category
News
AI connector protocol MCP driving hidden exposure across portfolios, KYND warns
“Because it acts as a connective layer, MCP creates an attack surface where the impact of a single flaw can be amplified across multiple insureds and portfolios,” says chief executive
News
The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounded up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 24 to 28 November 2025.
IT Awards 2025
Insurance Times Awards 2025: CFC tackles low cyber penetration among SMEs through campaign
Alyesha Patel-Parker, senior cyber marketing manager at CFC, explains her firm’s entry to the Marketing Campaign of the Year category
News Analysis
The Big Question: What will industry innovation for UKGI look like in 2026?
During 2025, artificial intelligence has quickly reshaped roles, processes and risk exposures – but what innovations and new technologies are UK general insurance participants expecting to land next year and what impact could they have on market practices?
News
Aventum-owned MGA adds cyber expertise to new London unit
’We look forward to the expertise and energy she will bring to our expanding global cyber capabilities,’ says global chief executive
News Analysis
Briefing: Brokers have ‘big inertia’ around cross-selling – but terminology shift could support soft market retention strategies
A perhaps underutilised tool in brokers’ armoury, cross-selling might be a better wielded retention weapon if described as ‘complete risk protection’, noted schemes focused speaker
Analysis
Hackers using stolen insurance documents to tailor ransomware demands
Cyber criminals are using stolen insurance documents to extort the maximum ransom from their victims, with one such group declaring, ‘we are very well informed and precise in our operations, so we know that Wootton have cyber insurance that reaches £500k’
News
MGA brings in seasoned cyber leader to build new unit
‘Establishing a focused cyber underwriting capability gives Rokstone specialist expertise, enhanced market credibility and a platform to build innovative solutions,’ says global chief executive
IT Awards 2025
Insurance Times Awards 2025: CFC ’re-imagined’ underwriting for early-stage startups
Kenneth Carmichael, technology practice leader, explains his firm’s entry to the excellence in underwriting category
News
CFC becomes newest ABI member
‘Joining the ABI is an important milestone for CFC – it reflects our commitment to working collaboratively with the industry to tackle emerging risks,’ says group capacity director
News
Insurers paid out nearly £200m in cyber claims in 2024
‘The sharp rise in cyber insurance claims highlights how pervasive and sophisticated cyber attacks have become – and this trend is only set to accelerate,’ says head of cyber security
IT Awards 2025
Insurance Times Awards 2025: Sedgwick Legal Services innovation cuts claims lifecycles by over 400 days
John Hinton, managing director at Sedgwick Legal Services, talks about the company’s submission for the Claims Partner of the Year category
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‘Set and forget’ approach leaving 75% of SMEs underinsured – Hiscox
‘From cyber threats and supply chain disruption to environmental events and shifting regulatory requirements, the landscape is shifting fast,’ says chief underwriting officer
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