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Insurance Networks Fair draws capacity crowd to City of London Club

2026-03-02T15:00:00+00:00By George McDade

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

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In Focus: What’s going on with Blueprint Two after ‘quietly shelved’ report?

2026-02-27T08:00:00+00:00By James Cowen

’It’s no longer a big bang change programme,’ says president

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Richard Turnbull: Collegiate marking 40 years of quiet success

2026-02-26T08:00:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

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.

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Specialist complex risk MGA approved as Lloyd’s Europe coverholder

2026-02-25T12:00:00+00:00By George McDade

‘Following a robust year of growth in 2025, this exciting news reflects the market’s growing confidence in our offering,’ says co-founder

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Hive Underwriters appoints chief technology officer

2026-02-24T14:03:00+00:00By George McDade

‘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

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The Big Question: Insurer megamergers are adding up – what M&A opportunities are still on the table for UKGI’s largest carriers?

2026-02-24T08:00:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

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.

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City of London announces inaugural Global Risk Summit

2026-02-23T14:09:00+00:00By James Cowen

’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

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Aegis London expands executive team with new CIO

2026-02-23T13:00:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

‘Joining an organisation that places digital and data as key pillars of its strategy was an extremely attractive proposition,’ says new hire

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The biggest people moves this week

2026-02-20T13:00:00+00:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 16 to 20 February 2026

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News Analysis

Briefing: Specialty versus specialist insurance – and why the London market matters more than ever

2026-02-18T09:00:00+00:00By Lee Anderson

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

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US consolidator expands partnership to support its London-based MGAs

2026-02-17T12:28:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’As Bishop Street continues to scale its portfolio of MGAs it is critical that our underwriting technology scales with us,’ says chief executive

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Lloyd’s names two new deputy council chairs after departures

2026-02-16T07:00:00+00:00By George McDade

‘Their combined experience and deep understanding of the Lloyd’s market will continue to strengthen the council and guide our strategic priorities,’ says chair

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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2026-02-13T14:00:00+00:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 9 to 13 February 2026

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MGA expands direct and facultative property offering to London market

2026-02-10T14:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’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

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News Analysis

Lloyd’s new hurdle principle will ‘set the hares running’ across the London market

2026-02-10T08:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

‘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

Andrew Fish

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MS Amlin appoints ex-Aon leader as head of exposure

2026-02-09T13:33:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’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

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AIG acquires minority ownership stake in specialist insurer in deal worth over £1bn

2026-02-09T10:50:00+00:00By James Cowen

’The transaction heralds the next phase of our development,’ says chief executive

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Lloyd’s issues comment after it reportedly ‘quietly shelves Blueprint Two’

2026-02-09T07:00:00+00:00By James Cowen

A report suggested that Blueprint Two ’has been quietly shelved, with the team responsible for market engagement disbanded at the end of last year’

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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2026-02-06T15:25:00+00:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 2 to 6 February 2026

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Artificial Labs raises £33m in funding round to grow globally

2026-02-05T15:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’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

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