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Why are there differences between market price tracking sources?

2026-09-10T14:43:00+01:00By Stephen Kennedy

Sponsored content: Stephen Kennedy, managing director at Defaqto, says there is an important distinction between the consistency of a data collection process and the extent to which observed premiums can be considered representative of the prices that would be returned in a ‘real world’ situation

Litigation funding now a ‘permanent feature’ of civil justice landscape

2026-09-10T13:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘For insurers, the practical implication is this – funding is now an important part of litigation risk,’ says associate professor of law

Protesters target five insurance offices for connections to Israeli arms manufacturer

2026-09-10T11:34:00+01:00By George McDade

‘Previous insurers have been forced to cut ties with Elbit Systems following sustained pressure,’ says protester

Broker Broadway renews sleeve sponsorship agreement with football club

2026-09-10T09:32:00+01:00By James Cowen

’We’re delighted to welcome Broadway Insurance Partners back for a second season as our official sleeve sponsor,’ says commercial manager

Soft market, hard lessons? The hidden risks behind broader cover

2026-09-10T07:00:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

Falling premiums and more generous policy terms are benefiting buyers, but experts warn that today’s competitive market could create challenges when claims arise and conditions tighten

Travel insurance sector a ‘noticeable absence’ from contributory data sets

2026-09-10T06:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘These initiatives span several markets and, in some cases, have existed for several decades – the noticeable absence is travel,’ says actuary

Beazley chief executive calls on industry to hire former offenders

2026-09-09T11:11:00+01:00By George McDade

‘Rehabilitation depends on employment and if you can give employment to prison leavers, they will have another chance to rebuild their lives,’ says former inmate and chief financial officer

Only specialist lines see growth as commercial sector suffers seventh quarter of GWP falls

2026-09-09T06:00:00+01:00By George McDade

This quarter’s instalment of the Insurance Times Commercial Premium Index – released in partnership with Open GI – takes a deep dive into packages and specialist lines to see where GWP growth is being achieved in contrast to market conditions

Markel launches travel product for rare-disease clinical trial participants

2026-09-08T14:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘People living with a rare disease may need to travel considerable distances to access specialist clinical trials,’ says underwriter

HDI Global receives approval in principle for new Lloyd’s Syndicate

2026-09-08T06:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘Receiving approval in principle from Lloyd’s is an important milestone for HDI,’ says chief executive

Compre agrees £200m adverse development cover deal with Lloyd’s syndicate

2026-09-07T13:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘By combining our expertise in structured reinsurance with a renewable approach, we can provide a solution that addresses earnings volatility and supports capital optimisation,’ says chief underwriting officer

Aviva launches MGA hybrid fronting proposition

2026-09-07T11:45:00+01:00By James Cowen

’We’re bringing something different to the MGA market by combining fronting capabilities with meaningful risk retention,’ says head

Staged e-bike and scooter accidents are an ‘epidemic up and down the country’

2026-09-07T06:00:00+01:00By George McDade

‘If you hit someone on a scooter, you’re immediately going to be terrified – and when people are terrified, it’s much easier get them at the scene, in shock, to admit liability,’ says partner

Insurers urged to use AI and planning portals to tackle home underinsurance problem

2026-09-04T11:03:00+01:00By George McDade

‘We could have a system in place where in the run up to renewal, the insurer cross-references or does an AI check on if the property has had any planning permission applications’ says director

Drug trial saboteur jailed after £300,000 Antiguan travel insurance scam uncovered

2026-09-04T09:32:00+01:00By George McDade

‘NCA officers were investigating Thomas for attempting to sabotage a drugs trial when we discovered key evidence that he was also involved in significant and complicated attempts to defraud insurance companies,’ says investigating officer

Alternative capital now ‘embedded’ as ‘permanent form of capacity’ for reinsurance market as investor risk appetite and ILS scope expand

2026-09-03T13:00:00+01:00By Katie Scott

Alternative capital shows signs of perminancy and cat bonds ‘complement’ reinsurance pricing by ‘stepping in to provide more cover for frequency risk as reinsurers have retrenched from that’, according to Moody’s

WTW becomes official insurance partner of WSL Football

2026-09-02T12:17:00+01:00By James Cowen

’This long-term collaboration presents a unique opportunity to bring our risk, insurance and advisory capabilities to women’s football,’ says chief executive

Tower purchases Wilmslow-based broker in first of buy-and-build acquisitions

2026-09-02T10:57:00+01:00By George McDade

’Completing our first acquisition is an important milestone,’ says chief executive

Aviva launches new proposition for complex mid-market risk

2026-09-01T12:37:00+01:00By George McDade

’Businesses are operating in an increasingly complex risk environment and many require more than a traditional insurance solution,’ says managing director

Tokio Marine HCC appoints ex-Travelers head as new cyber business lead

2026-09-01T11:24:00+01:00By George McDade

‘I am excited to join and return to an organisation I know well, working alongside a strong team to build on its deep specialty expertise,’ says new appointee