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Michael Pepper

IT Awards 2026

Insurance Times Awards 2026: Superscript on combining AI ‘ambition and discipline’

2026-10-20T16:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Michael Pepper, head of engineering at Superscript, explains his firm’s entry to the Excellence in AI category

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Antares Global promotes for newly created chief actuary role

2026-10-19T09:02:00+01:00By

‘Bringing reserving, pricing and exposure management together under her leadership will enable us to streamline our operations,’ says chief executive

Colin Wallace Close Brothers

IT Interview

Colin Wallace: ‘Sun, moon and stars’ aligning for commercial growth at CBPF

2026-10-19T07:00:00+01:00By

After several years of regulatory scrutiny and a strategic pivot, Wallace explains why Close Brothers Premium Finance is moving from simplification to growth

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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2026-10-16T14:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 12 to 16 October 2026

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Fantasy Football: How the table stands ahead of gameweek 7

2026-10-16T13:28:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times looks at how managers are doing in the Insurance Times Fantasy Football league

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Specialist MGA incubator appoints new chief digital officer

2026-10-16T11:00:00+01:00By

‘The playing field is changing quickly and I look forward to seeing where we can take the business,’ says new appointee

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IT Awards 2026

Insurance Times Awards 2026: Finalists for the Business Partner of the Year – strategic and professional services award announced

2026-10-16T09:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Six firms are competing for the Business Partner of the Year – strategic and professional services category

Nicola Garciab

IT Awards 2026

Insurance Times Awards 2026: DWF on saving clients £2.8m through ‘better decisions quicker’

2026-10-15T17:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Nicola Garcia, head of recoveries at DWF Law LLP, explains her firm’s entry to the Business Partner of the Year – strategic and professional services category

Natalie Larnder

IT Awards 2026

Insurance Times Awards 2026: Keoghs on ensuring the insurance industry’s ‘voice is heard’

2026-10-15T16:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Natalie Larnder, partner and head of market affairs at Keoghs, explains her firm’s entry to the Business Partner of the Year – strategic and professional services category

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IT Awards 2026

Insurance Times Awards 2026: Premium Credit on making regulation a ‘competitive advantage’

2026-10-15T15:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Adam Morghem, brand, marketing and sustainability director at Premium Credit, explains his firm’s entry to the Business Partner of the Year – strategic and professional services category

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IT Awards 2026

Insurance Times Awards 2026: Markel UK on building a ‘full wraparound service’

2026-10-15T14:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Richard Napoli, claims and legal services director at Markel UK, explains his firm’s entry to the Business Partner of the Year – strategic and professional services category

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IT Awards 2026

Insurance Times Awards 2026: Deloitte on delivering ‘one of the largest integrations’ in UK insurance

2026-10-15T13:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Peter Williams, M&A integration partner at Deloitte, explains his firm’s entry to the Business Partner of the Year – strategic and professional services category

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IT Awards 2026

Insurance Times Awards 2026: Superscript on removing ‘complexity’ from insurance

2026-10-14T16:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Tori Butler, managing director of SME at Superscript, explains her firm’s entry to the Customer Champion of the Year – Broker category

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IT Awards 2026

Insurance Times Awards 2026: C&C on using technology to ‘bring brokers and clients closer together’

2026-10-14T15:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Joe Fay, claims manager at C&C Insurance Brokers, explains his firm’s entry to the Customer Champion of the Year – Broker category

Robert Leigh Got You Covered

IT Awards 2026

Insurance Times Awards 2026: Got You Covered on challenging ‘that’s how it’s always been done’

2026-10-14T14:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Robert Leigh, chief executive at Got You Covered, explains his firm’s entry to the Customer Champion of the Year – Broker category

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IT Awards 2026

Insurance Times Awards 2026: Partners& on putting ‘clients ahead of shareholders’

2026-10-14T13:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Phil Barton, group chief executive at Partners&, explains his firm’s entry to the Customer Champion of the Year – Broker category

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Which? calls for ban on insurers profiting from monthly payment ‘poverty premium’

2026-10-14T09:50:00+01:00By

‘The prime minister has pledged to create more breathing space for consumers and that’s why we’re urging him to use the upcoming budget to announce a ban on two-tier pricing,’ says director

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News Analysis

Opinion: Milburn’s report is a spotlight – but UKGI must brainstorm the answers

2026-10-14T08:00:00+01:00By

An independent review commissioned by the government in 2026 paints a stark picture around young talent and their employment opportunities in the UK. As a sector, UKGI must not sit on its laurels – or the consequences will be severe

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Sponsored Content

Refreshing the brand based on broker feedback – Travelers

2026-10-13T14:00:00+01:00By Matthew Wilson

Sponsored content: Matthew Wilson, chief executive at Travelers Europe, discusses the importance of broker feedback – and the commitments this project has led to

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Aon expands Ukraine war risk facility as MS Amlin boosts reinsurance capacity

2026-10-13T13:21:00+01:00By

‘With the war continuing to imperil the Ukrainian economy, war risk insurance is central to sustaining investment and building resilience in Ukraine,’ says chief executive