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Insurance Times Advent Calendar: William Cooper
William Cooper, managing director at high net worth focused broker Stanhope Cooper, sums up his Christmas wishlist in today’s content advent calendar
IT Interview
Nicola Holmes: Schemes leader bringing insurer know-how to broker business with ‘energy, optimism, influence’
Divisional director leaves insurer days behind as ‘the culture, the people [and] the growth ambition’ of specialist intermediary lures her into broking
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Startup private client broker appoints industry stalwart as new chairman
‘He brings unparalleled experience and is a true stalwart of the industry,’ says founder
News Analysis
In Focus: Are HNW lifestyles evolving faster than traditional risk models?
’The reality is that the pace of client innovation is outstripping the industry’s ability to respond,’ warns associate director
Analysis
In Focus: Does digital transformation undermine HNW’s service-defining human touch?
High net worth clients have long valued the delicate touch that distinguishes their experience from the mainstream market – but with the industry hot on the trail of automation, could technology inadvertently undermine the very qualities that make this sector so unique?
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The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 6 to 10 October 2025
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Agriculture broker plants new seeds for growth with launch of high net worth arm
The division forms part of its plan double in size within the next five years
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Three in five HNW property owners left high and dry by water damage – Ecclesiastical
’Even small leaks can lead to significant damage to walls, ceilings, floors, electrics and contents, especially if they go unnoticed – which can be a real issue in second homes,’ says art and private client business director
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Hiscox attributes 6% retail growth to ‘reinvigoration of our distribution’
Group underwriting officer says ‘distribution has been key’ to insurer’s retail growth in first six months of 2025, alongside digital capability investments and a brand refresh
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The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 7 to 11 July 2025
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Liberty enters UK HNW market with hire from Chubb
‘His appointment represents a pivotal moment for Liberty as we expand on our existing, market-leading FAS offering in the UK,’ says senior underwriter
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High Five: Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 2 to 6 June 2025
News Analysis
HNW homes at risk from underinsured wardrobes
’Revaluation should take place every one to two years, or upon major fashion market shifts,’ says head of private clients
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High Five: Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 19 to 23 May 2025
News Analysis
Mansion impossible: Temporary HNW housing shortage tests industry agility
‘London boroughs, for example, are facing an emergency situation with soaring costs for temporary accommodation,’ says private clients account executive
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Ex-Bollington chief executive joins boutique broker’s board
’He is a very well-known and incredibly well-respected figure within the insurance industry,’ says chief executive
News Analysis
Music equipment theft under the mic-roscope as claims severity escalates
‘The rise in microphone thefts is becoming prevalent due to the ease of sale on the dark web,’ says director
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The off-pitch risk – Burglars, brokers and the beautiful game
’High profile people, be it footballers or others in the public eye, are becoming more of a target,’ says director of HNW private clients
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Bspoke Group acquires subscription-based insurtech in expansion drive
‘We’re ready to unlock new opportunities and take our offering to the next level,’ says founder
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Q&A: Hiscox on developing eTradeable HNW products
Sponsored content: Laura Shaw, head of digital trading at Hiscox, and Simon De Ferry, chief insurance products officer at Acturis, discuss how eTraded HNW products can help brokers better serve clients
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