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CFC upgrades cyber cover as attacks increasingly target business leaders

2026-10-07T12:57:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

‘Cyber attacks no longer stop at the organisation’s network,’ says head

ABI sees ‘opportunity’ for UK’s G20 presidency to tackle protection gap after joining alliance

2026-10-07T11:29:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

’This alliance between our four associations is a platform that our respective governments can call upon to inform that programme and we are collectively keen to see protection gaps being explored as part of that presidency,’ says director general

Insurers must pivot to become ‘more customer-centric’

2026-10-07T09:00:00+01:00By Katie Scott

Insurer chief executive points to MGAs, parametric policies and distribution channels as prime areas of innovation that could impact risk professionals

Briefing: Closing protection gaps requires a longer-term view of risk

2026-10-07T08:00:00+01:00By Mike Dalby

Mike Dalby, chief executive at Howden’s consumer division, discusses the dangers of underinsurance and other protection gaps for clients, especially as winter rolls in

MGA launches Zurich-backed haulage fleet proposition

2026-10-06T12:57:00+01:00By George McDade

‘Together, we’ve developed a forward-thinking solution that reflects the evolving needs of the haulage industry,’ says head

FERMA president urges risk professionals to challenge insurance cycle status quo and address AI paradox

2026-10-06T09:45:00+01:00By Katie Scott

Association leader encourages event attendees to ’take risks’ and ’be open to leaving your comfort zone’

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Why manufacturers’ confidence is falling even as demand holds firm – Travelers

2026-10-05T14:00:00+01:00

Sponsored content: James Hampson, portfolio manager for manufacturing insurance at Travelers Europe, discusses how the insurance sector can provide manufacturers with some much-needed confidence that risks are managed

Aon unveils diagnostic tools to help clients prioritise property and casualty risks

2026-09-30T14:00:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

‘Analytics only create value when they inform what a client does next,’ says global risk consulting leader

TechTalk: Vibe-coding could leave insurers ‘crashing on the rocks’

2026-09-30T07:00:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

The ’biggest misconception’ about vibe-coding in the market is that ‘AI-generated code reduces the need for governance’, says head of emerging technology risk

From keyless hacking to conflict zones – how the UK’s stolen vehicles fuel a global trade

2026-09-28T07:00:00+01:00By George McDade

Car thefts may be falling, but exclusive data from Thatcham Research shows that the way organised criminals target vehicles – and the models they are targeting – are changing

Beazley launches new cyber endorsements to cover firms’ internal AI use

2026-09-24T12:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘These endorsements reflect our commitment to evolving our cover, keeping pace with our clients’ needs and providing greater clarity and confidence,’ says head

Marsh launches AI placement platform for London market brokers

2026-09-22T10:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘This new platform will enhance the value of the broker-client relationship by equipping our brokers with data-driven insights and greater efficiency,’ says president

Low cyber penetration persisting despite 17% growth in cyber attacks on property firms

2026-09-21T13:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘Property businesses are becoming increasingly reliant on digital systems while continuing to hold large amounts of sensitive personal and financial information,’ says analyst

Trust and relationships remain London market’s core despite AI advances – Liiba

2026-09-21T11:00:00+01:00By George McDade

New research from Liiba suggests that while AI is poised to radically reshape digital trading in the London market, the ‘trust, personal relationships and human judgement’ that the sector was built on remain as important as they were 340 years ago

Zurich UK calls for regular property inspections as suspected cannabis farm incidents rise

2026-09-17T12:00:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

’Our specialist claims investigation unit has dealt with cannabis farm claims worth £9.4m since 2022 alone, highlighting the scale of the problem,’ says head of claims fraud

High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2026-09-11T14:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 7 to 11 September 2026

Future UK wildfires could cause more complex coverage disputes and litigation

2026-09-11T10:00:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

During the summer of 2026, prolonged hot, dry weather fuelled blazes across moors, farmland and urban parks

Litigation funding now a ‘permanent feature’ of civil justice landscape

2026-09-10T13:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘For insurers, the practical implication is this – funding is now an important part of litigation risk,’ says associate professor of law

Protesters target five insurance offices for connections to Israeli arms manufacturer

2026-09-10T11:34:00+01:00By George McDade

‘Previous insurers have been forced to cut ties with Elbit Systems following sustained pressure,’ says protester

Travel insurance sector a ‘noticeable absence’ from contributory data sets

2026-09-10T06:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘These initiatives span several markets and, in some cases, have existed for several decades – the noticeable absence is travel,’ says actuary

Only specialist lines see growth as commercial sector suffers seventh quarter of GWP falls

2026-09-09T06:00:00+01:00By George McDade

This quarter’s instalment of the Insurance Times Commercial Premium Index – released in partnership with Open GI – takes a deep dive into packages and specialist lines to see where GWP growth is being achieved in contrast to market conditions

Markel launches travel product for rare-disease clinical trial participants

2026-09-08T14:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘People living with a rare disease may need to travel considerable distances to access specialist clinical trials,’ says underwriter

QuestGates launches dedicated counter fraud service for insurance firms

2026-09-08T13:03:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

’The strength of our counter fraud capability lies in the scale of specialist resources that support the whole group,’ says chief executive

Liberty launches security advisory service for political risk clients

2026-09-08T10:00:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

’As political instability and security-related risks continue to challenge businesses operating internationally, it is essential that we support our clients through our product offering,’ says head

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