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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 9 to 13 March 2026
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‘Centre of gravity’ of European M&A market shifting out of UK – FTI Consulting
‘As the UK and Irish markets reach a point of high saturation, the centre of gravity for European insurance M&A has decisively shifted toward continental Europe,’ says senior advisor
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‘Supply not being matched by demand’ as EV values fall 18% in year – Percayso Inform
With accurate vehicle valuations key to securing adequate motor cover, Insurance Times has analysed the performance of a cohort of vehicles of differing fuel types over the past year, to better understand the market trends shaping prices
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Aviva is not ‘knee jerking’ in reaction to ‘tough’ commercial lines market – Jason Storah
UKGI boss says that commercial lines rates are ‘down about 6% to 7%’, creating ‘tough trading conditions’ that ‘are going to continue through this year’
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Briefing: Trump Re shows insurance is strategic again
Insurance is playing a role within US president’s chess game with Iran, as Donald Trump introduces political risk cover for maritime trade venturing into the Persian Gulf. But what can the UK learn from this?
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Markel appoints new international chief information officer
‘His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to enhance our operational performance and provide brokers and clients with best-in-class service,’ says chief operations officer
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Backchat: March 2026
A sensational singing soiree, law firm partner delivers podcast, former loss adjuster turns author for claims-centric memoir and London market collaborates for industry linked fundraising. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
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Wakam UK partners with broker to launch new motorcycle insurance product
‘Bikers have increasingly aired their frustrations that competition has been stifled,’ says managing director
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Opinion: Regional broker market poised to ‘outpace growth’ in London
More firms are planting their flags in the regional insurance market, providing a ‘beefed up’ footprint that supports a nearer to home relationship building model that is benefiting brokers
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Sophia Pilkington-Miksa: Inside ManyPets’ shift from external technology to in-house innovation
‘It’s never been easier to get ideas at low cost in front of customers and get feedback quickly,’ says chief product officer
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Sabre reports 4.9% profit growth despite GWP drop in latest results
‘I am very pleased that Sabre has continued its track record of delivering strong profits throughout the underwriting cycle,’ says chief executive
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Brokers aiming to use soft market to address property underinsurance – Aviva
‘Underinsurance is no longer just an oversight – it’s becoming an embedded behaviour,’ says director of innovation
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Premium finance provider on track for 85% Cagr target after £1bn posting
‘I would be disappointed if, in two years’ time, we are not one of the top two premium finance providers in the UK,’ says chief executive
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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 2 to 6 March 2026
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Fantasy Football: Howden’s Alexander Webb Q&A
Howden Consumer and Local Commercial divisional director Alexander Webb talks to Insurance Times about his strong performance in this year’s Fantasy Football league
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Initial cyber ransom demands grew by 47% in 2025
‘The data suggests a turning point in the economics of ransomware,’ says head of claims
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Specialist motor insurer launches ‘ultra HNW’ product
‘The new product benefits from our specialist motor underwriting and claims expertise and our commitment to delivering flexible, high quality solutions,’ says managing director
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Insurers face growing exposure to social media harm claims
Legal claims related to harm caused by social media addiction are growing, leaving insurers increasingly exposed to a new type of liability
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H&H Group promotes long-serving team member to lead insurance broker business
‘Having been part of the business for so many years, I know how important it is that our clients feel confident and supported when it comes to insurance,’ says new appointee
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EY’s Jonathan Zhao: What Britain’s insurers can learn from Asian markets
Jonathan Zhao, global insurance leader and Hong Kong financial services managing partner at EY Advisory tells Insurance Times why Asia Pacific is leaving Europe behind on insurance innovation, why boardrooms are immobilised by AI and why UK insurers must stop looking inward.
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