Story of the Day – Page 7
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NewsChris Wallace: Charitable campaign targets £1m single day fundraise following market-wide ‘momentum’
’This isn’t just about the insurance industry. It’s about people helping people – loved ones, family, friends,’ says founding member
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News AnalysisIs it the end of the road for motor referral fees?
The FCA has raised concerns that referral fees in the motor market can drive up the lifecycle and cost of claims – however, market participants are tight-lipped about next steps for this model
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IT InterviewNimeshh Patel: Automotive brands want to work with businesses that have ‘intermediary layers’
Embedded insurance can act as a ’lubricant’ to support car manufacturer sales, notes chief executive
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IT InterviewTom Downey: Pen Underwriting aims to be £1.75bn GWP business by 2030
Despite a raft of new product launches this year, the MGA’s chief executive anticipates that the majority of the firm’s GWP growth will come from ‘thoughtful’ acquisitions
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News AnalysisWhich commercial lines products will find sustainable profit in 2026?
Insurance Times analyses eight major commercial lines products to predict where the industry will see sustainable growth in 2026 amid challenging market forces
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News AnalysisGreater appetite around reinsurers ‘rolling the dice’ on ‘immature’ cyber market
Softer market conditions are encouraging diversification strategies – however, the challenge and opportunity see-saw of branching into emerging risks presents a tightrope for reinsurers to navigate
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NewsMGA sector entering ‘two speed market’ as innovation and maturity diverge – SiriusPoint’s Alex Hardy
As established MGAs scale up and sector startups seek to drive innovation, long-term partnerships must withstand shifting market cycles, changes and movements, says head of delegated and distribution
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News AnalysisMapped out: How data is helping insurers navigate risky postcodes
Improved data models could prove vital in dismissing postcode generalisations and providing a more granular basis for underwriting
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News AnalysisBrokers reveal 2025’s best and worst insurer eTrading platforms
Aviva has secured a seventh consecutive five star award for eTrading service in Insurance Times’ latest research, trumping other extranet platforms such as Zurich Online, RSA Online and QBE FastFlow – but what else is the survey data saying?
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News AnalysisIs the industry’s handling of claims inflation damaging its reputation?
‘If the industry does not adapt, we risk widening the gap between pricing assumptions and actual claims costs, which can erode trust with policyholders and limit commercial growth,’ says head of carrier and market relationships
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News AnalysisPet and travel insurance complaints rise amid regulatory scrutiny
In particular, claims journeys appear to be causing customer dissatisfaction, says market intelligence firm
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News AnalysisBrokers are ‘logical latecomers’ to AI use as ‘old guard’ believe in certain way of doing tasks
Multiple experts spoke at Insurance Times’ TechTalk Live roundtable, which focused on affirmative cover for artificial intelligence and the myriad impact this technology is having on policies and practices
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IT InterviewBenjamin Verlingue: Fourth generation leader emphasises ‘entrepreneurial spirit’ underpinning UK and European operations
Chairman and chief executive plans to ‘respect the legacy’ of familial past leaders while steering the broker’s strategy to double business size over the next three years
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News AnalysisMarket responds to FCA clamp down on 'poor' practice in claims
’Transparency in claims handling is paramount, fostering trust and demonstrating a genuine commitment to customer well-being,’ says head
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NewsBrokers push for greater delegated authority as demand for bespoke and hybrid eTrading grows
’There isn’t any nuance for the wealth of experience and advice that the broker can bring in,’ says managing director
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IT InterviewRichard Hartley: Digitising risk with agentic AI can expand the insurance industry
Chief executive outlines how he hopes artificial intelligence will unlock a larger, more resilient commercial insurance industry that is capable of addressing uninsured global economic losses
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IT InterviewNoel Sequeira and Tom Chamberlain: How data democracy is reshaping the insurance industry for the better
AI is reshaping insurance workflows across a wide range of roles, and many firms like insurtech Hyperexponential are betting heavily that customers will embrace the change
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News AnalysisTesla leads the slide as EV resale values drop
Petrol, diesel and electric vehicles have all lost value over the last 12 months, while hybrid vehicles have bucked this trend and stayed steady, according to a new report from Insurance Times and Percayso Inform
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News AnalysisFrom Uber to robotaxi: Rising premiums and the driverless dawn steer taxi cover trends
‘The liability question, is key. I’m not sure the risks of autonomous taxis are fully understood by the industry at this point, or that enough real-world mileage has been undertaken to yet form a complete view,’ says head of motor
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News AnalysisCracking foundations: How 2025’s summer drought is sinking UK homes
Hotter, drier summers are leading to an increased risk of subsidence damage to UK properties and – with population centres in south east England most at risk – insurers will be wary of climate driven dangers
