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The Insurance Charity launches new schools essentials grant programme

2026-06-22T13:00:00+01:00By

’Through the school essentials programme, we’re providing targeted support that can make a meaningful difference,’ says chief executive

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IPT receipts crossed £2bn in May despite sluggish start to year

2026-06-22T12:00:00+01:00By

‘IPT receipts have begun the new financial year at a slightly more measured pace compared with the very strong levels seen throughout 2025,’ says head

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Married couples facing highest home cover costs

2026-06-22T09:00:00+01:00By

‘As couples and families may often live in larger properties and own more possessions, this can sometimes contribute to higher premiums,’ says expert

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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2026-06-19T14:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 15 to 19 June 2026

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Airmic 2026: Risk managers must get comfortable operating in the gaps between traditional risk categories as modern risks ‘refuse to stay in their lane’

2026-06-19T12:00:00+01:00By

Successful risk managers of the future will ‘understand connections, navigate uncertainty that doesn’t fit neatly into a risk register, see around corners and imagine futures that haven’t ever happened before’, says insurer chief underwriting officer

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Airmic 2026: Tripartite communication central to tackling protection gaps

2026-06-19T11:00:00+01:00By

Trade associations publish joint report with short, medium and long-term action points on how to mitigate protection gaps, including a product design pivot to focus on outcomes rather than strict lines of business

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In Focus: How can MGAs sustain growth over the next five years?

2026-06-19T07:00:00+01:00By

MGAs have cemented their place at the heart of insurance distribution, driven by specialist expertise, agility and strong broker relationships. But as the sector continues to grow, can it maintain the qualities that fuelled its success while avoiding the pitfalls of rapid expansion – and what will it take to ...

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Cover costs fall for young drivers but monthly mark-ups still biting

2026-06-18T11:00:00+01:00By

‘There are always savings to be had when taking out car insurance, and sometimes it’s the basics that offer the most potential,’ says chief executive

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Consumers being ‘ripped off’ over car insurance ‘poverty premium’ charges – Which?

2026-06-16T06:00:00+01:00By

‘Those who can least afford it are still paying significantly more simply because they cannot pay upfront,’ says director

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MS Amlin appoints two to executive leadership team

2026-06-15T12:00:00+01:00By

‘They are both highly accomplished leaders in their fields, whose experience will provide great support and leadership to our business,’ says chief executive

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Claims Excellence Awards 2026 in pictures

2026-06-15T09:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

The photos are in for last night’s Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2026 – can you spot yourself?

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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2026-06-12T14:00:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 8 to 12 June 2026

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Zurich gives licensed trade customers open goal during World Cup

2026-06-12T13:00:00+01:00By

’Major events like the World Cup are a fantastic opportunity for licensed trade businesses to drive footfall,’ says head

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Opinion: Coaching versus leadership – How you listen can steer your business

2026-06-10T08:00:00+01:00By

Canadian broker leader Traci Boland inspired Biba Conference delegates with her views on meaningful leadership, emphasising that ‘the act of listening’ is the most important trait to bring to work

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Flood Re launches learning module to support claims initiative

2026-06-03T13:00:00+01:00By

‘With flood risk increasing the need to ensure there is an army of skilled and informed PFR practitioners at the ready has never been more urgent,’ says director

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Howden launches new commercial operation in North Wales

2026-06-03T11:00:00+01:00By

‘With North Wales playing a central role in our growth strategy, I look forward to the opportunities ahead for our expanding team,’ says managing director

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Underwriter leads 600-mile ride to raise funds for cancer research in memory of father

2026-06-02T14:00:00+01:00By

’Knowing there will be more families in the same situation, directly raising funds for research feels like a positive, tangible step in the face of something so negative,’ says underwriter

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PRA drops planned London market reporting reforms

2026-06-02T12:01:00+01:00By

‘I am delighted that the PRA has taken on board our comments and agreed not to unnecessarily increase the reporting burden for our members,’ says director

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Aviva expands ChatGPT insurance offering

2026-06-02T10:47:00+01:00By

‘This is another step in growing consumer awareness of protection insurance by making our products more accessible to customers in the ways that suit them,’ says managing director

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Authorised claims management firms have halved in past decade

2026-06-02T06:00:00+01:00By

‘Higher standards around governance, conduct and consumer outcomes have undoubtedly raised the bar for firms operating in the sector,’ says head