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MGA sector entering ‘two speed market’ as innovation and maturity diverge – SiriusPoint’s Alex Hardy
As established MGAs scale up and sector startups seek to drive innovation, long-term partnerships must withstand shifting market cycles, changes and movements, says head of delegated and distribution
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Regulated firms report FCA and PRA performance improvement – LMG
‘The service delivered by both regulators has taken a significant step forward over the past year,’ says trade body chief executive
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Briefing: Are premium finance providers allowed to profit?
There is a cost to providing customers with access to capital – so what’s all the fuss about?
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Is the industry’s handling of claims inflation damaging its reputation?
‘If the industry does not adapt, we risk widening the gap between pricing assumptions and actual claims costs, which can erode trust with policyholders and limit commercial growth,’ says head of carrier and market relationships
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June rise marks end of trade credit insurance claims falls
‘There’s no question that June’s rise in claims marks a shift in momentum’, says head of commercial
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Record IPT receipts fuel calls to ‘cut’ tax to support growth
‘If the government is serious about growth, business confidence and supporting working people, they should cut IPT,’ says head of policy and public affairs
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Insurance Times Fantasy Football League returns for 2025/26
Whether returning for your second season or trying your luck as a new player, do you have what it takes to claim the insurance sector’s most impressive bragging rights?
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Cost of living crisis ranked as biggest threat to SMEs
Despite a slight decline in concern, SMEs have once again rated the cost of living crisis as the biggest threat to their continued operation
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Atec Group-owned MGA secures £120m of capacity in new deal
’We had reached a tipping point with more demand for our products than we were able to meet. This additional capacity will take the shackles off,’ says chief underwriting officer
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UK and global commercial insurance rates continue to fall
‘Mounting competition among insurers with ambitious growth targets is providing reduced pricing and broader coverage options,’ says president of global placement
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Premier League club West Ham names commercial broker as official insurance partner
’Together, we look forward to achieving great things on and off the pitch,’ says managing director
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Benjamin Verlingue: Fourth generation leader emphasises ‘entrepreneurial spirit’ underpinning UK and European operations
Chairman and chief executive plans to ‘respect the legacy’ of familial past leaders while steering the broker’s strategy to double business size over the next three years
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Market responds to FCA clamp down on 'poor' practice in claims
’Transparency in claims handling is paramount, fostering trust and demonstrating a genuine commitment to customer well-being,’ says head
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Briefing: Is the insurance industry still underestimating the cost of poor service?
During softer market conditions, service becomes an even more important differentiator – but still too many firms are failing to focus on service as an important commercial USP
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Supply chain risks leaving UK construction firms exposed
‘The confluence of global supply chain disruptions, rising material costs, labour shortages and sustainability goals present a complex risk landscape for the UK construction sector,’ says portfolio manager
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Latest FCA complaints data reveals drop in motor-related disputes
Motor insurance – the second most complained about product covered by the FCA – saw a drop of 22,000 complaints lodged in the second half of 2024, reversing a trend of increasing complaints
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Backchat: July/August 2025
Broker-backed rugby revels, arty education with an insurer, a business’ anniversary outing and some very special awards for Insurance Times editor. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
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Insurance body rebrands and relaunches London division
’London is the global hub for major, complex risk – and the partnership between reinsurers, insurers, brokers and legal representatives is essential to its continued success,’ says president
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Cyber insurance market surges as threats diversify
With a cagr of 16%, cyber is one of the fastest growing insurance markets, driven by growing threat vectors and high-profile incidents
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Biba calls for ‘pro-market regulation’ ahead of chancellor’s Mansion House speech
With the chancellor’s Mansion House speech scheduled for tomorrow, the trade body has asked for ’strong, proportionate regulation’
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