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Which 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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Brit’s undiscounted COR rises in H1 2025
It came ’against a backdrop of significantly increased major loss activity and more challenging market conditions’, says chief executive
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UK and global commercial insurance rates continue to fall
‘Mounting competition among insurers with ambitious growth targets is providing reduced pricing and broader coverage options,’ says president of global placement
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Clear Group sees revenue and ebitda climb in latest full-year results
‘Our strategy is working,’ says chief executive
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UK insurance market remains ‘unchanged and buyer-friendly’ for 2025 – Aon
’It is a highly competitive environment and insurers are looking to try and differentiate themselves with the cover they offer,’ says broking director
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Nearly 60% of carriers set to increase MGA capacity in next two years – Clyde and Co
’This year’s report reflects a sector that remains dynamic and forward-looking, even as it faces mounting pressure from both economic volatility and regulatory scrutiny,’ says partner
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UK MGA celebrates 17th year of double-digit growth
‘We are in an excellent position to continue scaling,’ says chief financial officer
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Finance and insurance sector sees £10m boost in government investment
‘If you miss out on securing external funding, you could risk losing your competitive edge,’ says expert
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Policy Expert's profit before tax grows by over 500% in latest results
‘The combination of strong performance and customer satisfaction puts us in a fantastic position to realise our goal of doubling the size of the business within the next three to five years,’ says chief executive
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Cost of M&S and Co-op cyber attacks up to £440m – CMC
Lost sales, supplier disruption, legal and IT costs all contributed to the figure
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Global investors still back the City – UK leads Europe in financial services investment
‘The strength and depth of the UK’s financial services sector continues to capture global investor confidence – particularly as they navigate challenging market conditions,’ says managing partner
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Insurers should consider Bitcoin’s role in investment portfolios – Cartwright
’Although Bitcoin may still feel unconventional to some, its characteristics as a finite, decentralised, high liquid asset with low correlation to traditional markets make it increasingly difficult to disregard,’ says head of corporate treasury
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Biba 2025: Sompo aims to double underwriting headcount in regional presence push
’We’re here for the long term and we’re here to grow – and we’re here to make a difference,’ says head
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MGA secures long-term capacity from Axa for property scheme
’Securing capacity from Axa is a significant endorsement of the strength of our proposition,’ says managing director
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Axa UK expands personal lines presence as new partnership launched
’This is just the beginning and I look forward to exploring the opportunities this partnership will bring,’ says chief executive
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Allianz to underwrite motor LEI products for new partner
‘We believe the Allianz passion for good customer service reflects our own ethos and look forward to progressing our partnership,’ says managing director
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Beazley grows IWP by 2% in Q1 2025
’Markets softened in the first three months of the year and we maintained our focus on strong underwriting discipline whilst navigating those conditions,’ says chief executive
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Broker established in 1887 transitions to employee ownership trust
’Becoming an EOT allows us to preserve our independence while ensuring our dedicated colleagues have a direct stake in future success,’ says managing director
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Cost of extreme weather and natural disasters around £1.55tn in last decade
‘Addressing the escalating costs of extreme weather and natural catastrophes requires collective and immediate action,’ says chief executive
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UKGI industry to reach £113bn by 2029, forecast says
’The sector anticipates steady growth but must adapt to emerging risks and consumer demands,’ says senior analyst
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