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Marsh protest 10_07_2025 (3)

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Extinction Rebellion supporters target Marsh office

2025-07-11T10:00:00+01:00

One protester said that if the insurance industry is to ’have a future at all’, it needs to ’play its part in building a safer and more sustainable future for us all’

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Aon unveils new full-life cycle insurance facility

2025-07-11T09:00:00+01:00By

’The result is greater capital efficiency, faster execution and stronger resilience across infrastructure projects,’ says broker

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News

L&G agrees new deal with investment firm

2025-07-10T12:00:00+01:00

’Today’s announcement marks another important step in delivering our strategy for focused, sustainable growth and enhanced shareholder returns,’ says chief executive

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News Analysis

Briefing: Is pet insurance reaching a breaking point?

2025-07-10T08:00:00+01:00By

With record-level premiums and a rising number of complaints, pet insurance is facing some serious questions over Fair Value and customer outcomes

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​Insurance Times editor Katie Scott named Biba journalist of the year

2025-07-09T10:15:00+01:00By

’Throughout the judging process, she scored highly across the board and the judges were unanimous in their praise,’ says chief executive

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IT Interview

Alastair Swift: Willis cementing ‘deep specialty expertise’ as a ‘true differentiator’

2025-07-09T07:00:00+01:00By

’Others may be really interested in breadth, but we’re really interested in expertise and being leaders in our chosen fields,’ says broker’s head of specialties

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Pets at Home set to launch own insurance proposition

2025-07-09T06:34:00+01:00By

‘Our vision is on track to build the world’s best pet care platform,’ says retailer

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Fall in pet insurance premiums begins to accelerate

2025-07-08T14:00:00+01:00By

‘With average prices now 2.6% lower than a year ago, it’s clear that market conditions are shifting,’ says product manager

High five, cat

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High five: Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week

2025-07-04T14:00:00+01:00

Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 30 June to 4 July 2025

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UK insurance market remains ‘unchanged and buyer-friendly’ for 2025 – Aon

2025-07-04T12:00:00+01:00By

’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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News Analysis

In Focus: The ‘very real challenge’ of MGA capacity amid soft market cycle – how can MGAs stand out?

2025-07-04T08:48:00+01:00By

’There is an inevitable pressure on firms to demonstrate how they can better manage their underwriting portfolios,’ says managing director

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News Analysis

Briefing: As Aviva completes DLG takeover, is more personal lines market consolidation on the cards?

2025-07-02T10:00:00+01:00By

The personal lines market is hotting up, with big players looking at acquisitions in this area

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News Analysis

What 30 years of DVLA data reveals about the changing face of UK roads

2025-06-30T07:00:00+01:00By

Ever busier roads, electric and hybrid vehicles, self-driving technology and ageing vehicle fleets have all played a part in changing the composition of UK roads – and insurers must pay careful attention in order to remain in control of a dynamic market

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Insurers urged to back nuclear fusion as commercial viability nears

2025-06-27T07:00:00+01:00By

‘Within the insurance market, there’s only a few massive opportunities that come through in any one single career to this size and scale,’ says underwriter

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Construction sector is biggest borrower for funding premium payments – Premium Credit

2025-06-26T14:00:00+01:00By

’Credit plays a major role in funding vital insurance premiums across a wide range of sectors, as demonstrated by the ongoing growth in loans we have seen,’ says commercial officer

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Allianz UK raises over £300,000 for Barnardo’s in first year of partnership

2025-06-26T12:40:00+01:00By

’It’s fantastic to see our contributions making a real difference through fantastic Barnardo’s initiatives,’ says head

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Finance and insurance sector sees £10m boost in government investment

2025-06-26T10:00:00+01:00By

‘If you miss out on securing external funding, you could risk losing your competitive edge,’ says expert

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News Analysis

The risks and rewards of hyper-personalised insurance models

2025-06-26T06:00:00+01:00By

High quality data enrichment and AI supported risk assessments are leading to the hyper-personalisation of insurance, bringing a suite of pros and cons for industry professionals to navigate

attracting talent

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More brokers drawn to MGAs with emerging talent and innovation commitment

2025-06-23T13:00:00+01:00By

‘As the war for talent intensifies, MGAs with strong cultures will stand out,’ says managing director

Market competition

Analysis

In Focus: Are brokers relying too heavily on MGAs to place niche risks and is this impacting market competitiveness?

2025-06-23T07:00:00+01:00By

The rise of MGAs has transformed the broker landscape over the past decade, with a Prestige Underwriting survey revealing that 42% of brokers turn to MGAs as their first port of call for placing non-standard risks. But what are the implications of a potential shift into overreliance on MGAs and ...