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Attacking opportunity: Can the cyber insurance market deliver in 2026?

2026-02-06T10:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

Record cyber attacks in 2025 exposed entrenched supply‑chain vulnerabilities and caused widespread disruption to UK businesses, yet cyber insurance penetration remains low – what opportunities does the market see to protect businesses going forward?

Home insurance premiums fell by 12.1% in 2025 amid sustained competition

2026-02-05T14:00:00+00:00By George McDade

‘In December, three out of four price comparison websites experienced their 2025 peak in the number of providers quoting, following the launch of new products,’ says analyst

Cyber fine insurance rules leaving businesses financially exposed – Aon

2026-02-05T09:00:00+00:00By George McDade

‘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

Cyber risk takes root on the farm as agriculture goes fully connected

2026-02-05T08:00:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

‘Farmers are natural risk managers. They’ve been doing this for hundreds of years – in essence, since the dawn of man,’ says managing director

Hildur Smaradottir and Karsten Ries: How a Nordic IoT partnership has scaled proactive insurance

2026-02-04T08:00:00+00:00By George McDade

Insurance Times talks with Ohma chief executive Hildur Smaradottir and Onics chief executive Karsten Ries, to discuss how a Nordic insurance partnership has capitalised on the technology behind the Internet of Things and what the UK might stand to learn from their successes

ABI sets out trust-led strategy for next three years

2026-02-03T13:00:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

‘Our strategy is built around helping people feel more secure,’ says director

Aviva launches HNW business in Lloyd’s market

2026-02-02T11:35:00+00:00By George McDade

‘We are very excited about this expansion of the Aviva Private Clients business and look forward to trading with brokers in Lloyd’s over the coming months,’ says head

ABI announces governance shakeup and new pension board creation

2026-01-30T12:01:00+00:00By George McDade

’Our members have been clear that they want a stronger voice in shaping the priorities that matter most to them,’ says director general

Dale Underwriting Partners appoints industry veteran as first head of portfolio solutions

2026-01-30T09:00:00+00:00By George McDade

‘This role is central to Dale’s ambition to bring together analytics, insight and market expertise to shape portfolios that deliver sustainable performance,’ says active underwriter

Aviva makes suite of changes to mid-market motor and property products

2026-01-29T13:00:00+00:00By George McDade

Aviva has announced a raft of changes to its mid-market property and motor products, aimed at reducing underinsurance and strengthening core protections

MGAA unveils 2026 agenda as seven new members join board

2026-01-29T11:00:00+00:00By George McDade

‘As we look ahead to 2026, our relentless focus is firmly on delivering relevant forward thinking value for members while continuing to strengthen the MGA sector’s voice,’ says chief executive

‘Amber flag’ solar panel fire risk demands action from commercial insurers

2026-01-29T08:00:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

‘If we don’t recognise it’s happening, we don’t get control of it – it’s going to get out of control,’ says insurance risk engineer

TechTalk: Insurance sector an ‘active partner’ in the nuclear renaissance

2026-01-27T08:00:00+00:00By Yiannis Kotoulas

As momentum builds around the need for more nuclear power generation, the insurance industry must grasp an opportunity to support and facilitate new projects

Marsh expands data centre insurance facility capacity to £2bn

2026-01-26T13:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’Marsh is enabling data centre developers, operators and owners to strengthen their delivery and resilience,’ says global digital infrastructure leader

Global economic losses from natural disasters reach $260bn

2026-01-26T11:00:00+00:00By James Cowen

’This year’s report highlights the growing need for collaboration among organisations, insurers, governments and communities,’ says chief executive

Political risk becoming central to defence sector growth, Willis report warns

2026-01-21T13:14:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

Report warns that global defence demand is colliding with fiscal constraints, supply chain fragmentation and structural barriers that are creating significant risks for insurers and lenders

Microsatellite partnership to help Axa track fires, floods and hurricanes

2026-01-21T12:00:00+00:00By George McDade

‘Scaling access to Iceye’s advanced SAR technology through Axa DCP is a transformative step for the insurance and risk management sector,’ says senior vice president

Acrisure rebrands two more of its UK brokers

2026-01-21T07:00:00+00:00By George McDade

‘Entering 2026 as one unified brand positions us to deepen our role as a trusted advisor and accelerate growth across the UK,’ says chief executive

Lloyd’s-backed MGA increases capacity for transactional risk team

2026-01-19T12:03:00+00:00By George McDade

‘We can offer brokers greater certainty, larger limits and the ability to support deals across multiple sectors,’ says managing director

Biba Manifesto 2026: Biba urges ‘sensible politics’ as homes keep being built in flood-prone areas

2026-01-16T10:00:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

’Everybody is behind more homes being built in the UK, but it’s being sensible [about] how you build those, if you build them in areas of risk of flood,’ says deputy head

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