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MGA secures new £120m capacity deal for property owners’ proposition
‘We are delighted to be building on our successful partnership in this way,’ says head
News
French broker enters UK market with acquisition of six Leicester-based firms
The deal for a suite of Leicester-based firms involved in the real-estate insurance sector marks the French firm’s first foray into the UK market
News
Wildfire threat spreading to UK as incidents hit record levels
‘Wildfires are an increasing risk for the UK insurance market and can no longer be confined to hotter climates,’ says senior product manager
News Analysis
A third of commercial rooftops unfit for solar without remedial work
Data from 575 structural feasibility surveys of commercial rooftops has shown that 35% of buildings cannot safely support solar panel installations without remedial work or alterations
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New property MGA set to launch this autumn
’As we expand our footprint beyond the UK, we are looking to partner with talented underwriters across Europe, a region with significant opportunities for the MGA market,’ says chief executive
IT Interview
Stuart Heath: Tokio Marine HCC seeks to inject ‘fresh ideas’ with global distribution strategy
International head of distribution says specialty insurer is planning to “strike that gold” with tiered broker distribution strategy, aiming to mirror UK plan implementation in the US and Europe
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Elevate Specialty launches embedded rent guarantee and landlord legal protection products
‘Our role is to help partners turn genuine customer needs into insurance products that work,’ says chief executive
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London’s subsidence timebomb – check your postcode here
New figures from property data intelligence firm Chimnie, published exclusively by Insurance Times, reveal that the overwhelming majority of London properties will be at risk of subsidence-related damage by the year 2080
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Jimmy Williams: How Urban Jungle is fending off fraud for renters’ financial inclusion
‘If we can tell the difference between a genuine customer who just happens to live in a lower income postcode and a fraudster, we can underwrite that better,’ says chief executive
News
Flood Re to pilot Flood Performance Certificates for new builds
‘Integrating post-construction records of flood mitigation would strengthen the transparency, confidence and recognition of flood resilience measures,’ says head
News Analysis
Residential property owners brokers win big amid strong scheme performances
The latest Insurance Times Schemes Index – an in-depth analysis of exclusive data from broker schemes software provider SchemeServe – reveals that two major schemes performed exceptionally well in what has been a strong six months for brokers
News
Construction costs jump 4.4% amid US-Iran war
‘The risk of underinsurance has already grown and the problem is likely to worsen over time,’ says director
News
Ageas extends 30 year partnership to launch bespoke digital home insurance platform
Expanding its partnership ’strengthens our home portfolio and demonstrates how our digital capabilities can unlock growth for partners’, says managing director for broker and partnerships
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Addept Insurance launches digital-first home emergency services
’By adopting a digital-first approach we can remove call centre volumes while increasing the service’s capacity to focus on contractor deployment and improving customer experience and control service costs,’ managing director
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Addept Insurance partners with Howden-owned broker to expand pet damage insurance
’With the Renters’ Rights Act strengthening tenants’ rights to keep pets, it’s increasingly important that landlords have appropriate protection against the associated risk of possible property damage,’ says associate director
News Analysis
World Cup windfall or claims headache? Hospitality’s summer surge puts insurers on alert
A summer boost from staycation spending and World Cup crowds is set to lift UK hospitality revenues, but insurance experts warn that higher footfall could drive claims and expose underinsurance across the sector
News
Commercial MGA launches SME real estate product on Bravo Network’s eTrade platform
’Our launch on Bravo Digital Trader is an exciting opportunity for us to deliver this same tried-and-true proposition to a broader cohort of brokers,’ says chief executive
News Analysis
Green shoots in packages and specialist segments amid commercial lines premium slump
Insurance Times’ Commercial Lines Premium Index – released in association with Open GI – reveals that while a 7.7% year-on-year fall in commercial lines GWP has reaffirmed persistent soft market conditions, a small number of lines have bucked the trend
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Backchat: May 2026
A blazing Guinness World Records success, industry themed attire, new office digs with a difference and impending wedded bliss for Insurance Times staffer. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
News Analysis
Renters’ Rights Act ‘turning point’ for landlord insurance risk exposure
’Reviewing tenancy structures, understanding how rent reviews will be assessed and making sure properties and insurance arrangements are fit for the new framework will be essential,’ says trading director
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