Last week’s Insurance Networks Fair – organised and hosted by Empower Development – attracted a full house to the City of London Club, bringing together industry veterans and newcomers alike to promote the networks and clubs that form the backbone of the insurance community
’It’s no longer a big bang change programme,’ says president
As the professional indemnity MGA celebrates its 40th anniversary, managing director Richard Turnbull reflects on mutual origins, growth and why underwriting discipline still trumps chasing premium.
‘Following a robust year of growth in 2025, this exciting news reflects the market’s growing confidence in our offering,’ says co-founder
‘As we grow, we’re investing in technology and data that genuinely support underwriting performance and make it easier to do business,’ says chief operating officer
A surge of deals has triggered a new consolidation cycle that is redefining scale, competition and capability across the UK general insurance market. But questions remain around integration risk, broker dynamics and whether bigger will truly mean better.
’London leads the world when it comes to globally traded risks, there is no greater concentration of insurance expertise in any city,’ says Lady Mayor
‘Joining an organisation that places digital and data as key pillars of its strategy was an extremely attractive proposition,’ says new hire
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 16 to 20 February 2026
Specialty insurance and specialist knowledge should not be tarred with the same brush. A successful combination of these two components in the London market, however, could benefit both brokers and insurers
’As Bishop Street continues to scale its portfolio of MGAs it is critical that our underwriting technology scales with us,’ says chief executive
‘Their combined experience and deep understanding of the Lloyd’s market will continue to strengthen the council and guide our strategic priorities,’ says chair
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 9 to 13 February 2026
’Our expansion into the London market demonstrates our commitment to delivering a full suite of solutions across multiple access points for our clients,’ says head
‘Everyone will feel the heat in a cascading effect and claims leaders will expect more of their team, their staff, the claims practitioners and the handlers,’ says chief claims officer
’His deep expertise and market experience will be invaluable as we continue helping our clients manage complex and evolving catastrophe risks,’ says chief underwriting officer
’The transaction heralds the next phase of our development,’ says chief executive
A report suggested that Blueprint Two ’has been quietly shelved, with the team responsible for market engagement disbanded at the end of last year’
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 2 to 6 February 2026
’With this investment, we will grow our team, continue to innovate and ensure that Artificial Labs remains the natural choice for brokers and carriers seeking a smarter way to trade digitally,’ says co-founder