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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 5 to 9 October 2026
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Specialty MGA appoints industry veteran to lead new bloodstock portfolio
‘His deep technical knowledge and experience of developing bloodstock portfolios will play an important role in broadening our specialist capabilities,’ says chairman
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Asos data breach offers firms stark warning over cyber resilience
‘While Asos may have contained the breach, we know from recent history that the ramifications of this attack are likely to have a long-lasting impact,’ says vice president
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Leveraging insurance data for risk foresight is a “real opportunity”
Insurers seek to better harness unique client dataset to inform risk foresight – especially as today’s interconnected risk landscape calls for a partnership approach, rather than just a risk transfer transaction
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CFC upgrades cyber cover as attacks increasingly target business leaders
‘Cyber attacks no longer stop at the organisation’s network,’ says head
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ABI sees ‘opportunity’ for UK’s G20 presidency to tackle protection gap after joining alliance
’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
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Insurers must pivot to become ‘more customer-centric’
Insurer chief executive points to MGAs, parametric policies and distribution channels as prime areas of innovation that could impact risk professionals
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Briefing: Closing protection gaps requires a longer-term view of risk
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
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MGA launches Zurich-backed haulage fleet proposition
‘Together, we’ve developed a forward-thinking solution that reflects the evolving needs of the haulage industry,’ says head
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FERMA president urges risk professionals to challenge insurance cycle status quo and address AI paradox
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
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
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Aon unveils diagnostic tools to help clients prioritise property and casualty risks
‘Analytics only create value when they inform what a client does next,’ says global risk consulting leader
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TechTalk: Vibe-coding could leave insurers ‘crashing on the rocks’
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
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From keyless hacking to conflict zones – how the UK’s stolen vehicles fuel a global trade
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
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Beazley launches new cyber endorsements to cover firms’ internal AI use
‘These endorsements reflect our commitment to evolving our cover, keeping pace with our clients’ needs and providing greater clarity and confidence,’ says head
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Marsh launches AI placement platform for London market brokers
‘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
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Low cyber penetration persisting despite 17% growth in cyber attacks on property firms
‘Property businesses are becoming increasingly reliant on digital systems while continuing to hold large amounts of sensitive personal and financial information,’ says analyst
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Trust and relationships remain London market’s core despite AI advances – Liiba
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
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Zurich UK calls for regular property inspections as suspected cannabis farm incidents rise
’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
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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 7 to 11 September 2026
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Future UK wildfires could cause more complex coverage disputes and litigation
During the summer of 2026, prolonged hot, dry weather fuelled blazes across moors, farmland and urban parks
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Litigation funding now a ‘permanent feature’ of civil justice landscape
‘For insurers, the practical implication is this – funding is now an important part of litigation risk,’ says associate professor of law
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Protesters target five insurance offices for connections to Israeli arms manufacturer
‘Previous insurers have been forced to cut ties with Elbit Systems following sustained pressure,’ says protester
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Travel insurance sector a ‘noticeable absence’ from contributory data sets
‘These initiatives span several markets and, in some cases, have existed for several decades – the noticeable absence is travel,’ says actuary
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