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Biba Manifesto 2026: Biba urges ‘sensible politics’ as homes keep being built in flood-prone areas
’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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Biba Manifesto 2026: Biba to back contents cover pilot for vulnerable social renters
’We’ve been working with our members and there are products and schemes available, but there have been barriers that have stopped these schemes being taken up,’ says deputy head of communications
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Biba makes 10 ‘key asks’ to stakeholders as it launches 2026 manifesto
’We want to be crystal clear on what we want to achieve for our members and highlighting the most important issues puts them sharply into focus,’ says chief executive
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Rewards for firms that stay the course in year of “AI disillusionment” – CyberCube
Speaking in CyberCube’s latest Cyber Predictions Report, chief executive Pascal Millaire warned that firms which succumb to AI disillusionment risk missing out on the greatest rewards
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Sedgwick launches new London-based Global Specialty platform
’This is not just an expansion. It’s a strategic transformation with the best in the industry leading the way,’ says international chief executive
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EE launches new gadget cover backed by Chubb
‘We understand that our customers’ lives are powered by a whole ecosystem of technology, which is why Multi Tech Cover will be so beneficial,’ says director
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WTW to offer Radar platform access through software firm Databricks
‘The integration of Radar with Databricks gives a more efficient experience for insurers,’ says director
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Gold and jewellery thefts see January spike – Allianz
‘Gold and jewellery items are tempting targets for thieves, especially on dark winter nights,’ says managing director
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Indication motor premium falls slowing despite 13% yearly drop
‘Motorists have benefited from lower insurance premiums driven by a continued decline in personal injury claims through 2025,’ says head
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New specialty trade MGA launched by Blenheim Partnerships
‘Under the Blenheim banner, we have a first-class and nimble team with the freedom to innovate and underwrite,’ says incoming chief executive
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Frozen pipe warning after £560,000 damage claim at four-bed house
‘By following some of these simple steps, policyholders can potentially save a significant amount of disruption,’ says managing director
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Insurance Times Review of the Year – Q4 2025
Insurance Times looks back at the most read stories from the fourth quarter of 2025, with brokers jailed, companies entering administration and brokers reorganising
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‘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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What lies ahead for UK insurance in 2026?
‘The pace of change today is different because of multiple forces compounding simultaneously,’ says chief executive
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Leeds neighbourhood second only to London hotspot as Christmas burglary capital
‘Dense housing, nightlife and commuter activity coincide with higher winter burglary risks,’ says report
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Lloyd’s broker enters speciality market with senior appointment
‘As we continue to grow, broadening our risk appetite and expertise is the logical next phase of our development,’ says chief executive
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A race to the bottom – the unintended consequence of GIPP?
Four years after the introduction of GIPP, and with slowing premium growth finally allowing its impact to be assessed, Insurance Times investigates whether the rules spawned a worrying unintended consequence – and whether an Irish model might provide the remedy
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Prestige Underwriting’s non-standard home cover now available through insurtech partner
‘Prestige’s specialist risk expertise, combined with our digital-first approach, means we can now help non-standard customers get quality cover fast,’ says chief executive
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Brokers urged to ensure clients protected over Christmas
‘Whether they’re hiring temporary staff, increasing stock levels or leaving premises unattended, these changes can affect insurance needs,’ says managing director
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Iceye inks deal to expand market access to natural catastrophe risk intelligence
The deal is ’a major step forward in how leading-edge data and technology can be combined to enable insurers and businesses to better understand and manage the rapidly evolving flood risk landscape’, says head
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