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Marine insurers face ‘substantial’ long-term risk from ships trapped in the Persian Gulf
’Let’s say for 12 months all these boats cannot leave the Persian Gulf and are trapped – in that case that could lead to substantial losses for the insurance industry,’ says senior vice president
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JBA Risk Management scales global flood model to meet evolving risk
’Our new global flood model’s enhanced functionality, built on our flood maps, enables our clients around the world to fully understand their flood exposure,’ says managing director
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Nine in 10 brokers prefer regional insurer presence
‘Brokers continue to tell us that strong relationships and face-to-face engagement are central to their success,’ says managing director
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The Big Question: What is the potential impact of the Middle East conflict on UKGI?
Insurance Times asked industry figures to consider the risks arising from the ongoing Middle East conflict and what it could mean for the UK insurance market
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New MGAs should choose between distribution advantage and underwriting insight
‘In my view, the real successful MGAs are the ones that begin by deciding what they want to do and what they can bring to the table,’ says chief executive
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‘Rest of the world’ should adopt insurance’s risk modelling approach – Rowan Douglas
’We are the only industry that properly takes blood pressure, not just has a nice chat with the doctor,’ says senior advisor
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Briefing: From Dubai with love – a room with a frontline view on a rapidly changing world
The situation in the Middle East proves that appearances can be deceiving, with the complexity of today’s risks still clearly keeping the insurance industry on its toes – or the back foot
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New end-to-end platform for MGAs launches
‘Anybody who works in the insurance industry will have experienced the frustration of having to work through multiple systems, requiring the same details to be added again and again,’ says founder
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MGA sector still in growth phase – Mike Keating
‘I think the level of service, innovation and entrepreneurship – the nature of the MGA market – continues to attract the right talent,’ says chief executive
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McGill and Partners announce deal with AIG on subscription market capacity
‘This collaboration has the potential to disrupt the dynamics of the subscription market,’ says chief executive
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Is wildfire risk an ‘underestimated’ peril spreading to the UK?
With the threat of wildfires spreading globally, industry experts tell Insurance Times what the risks are to properties in rural urban interfaces and HNW structures in the UK if the industry is unprepared
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Incoming UK crypto regulations will drive ‘survival of the fittest’
Law firm director says crypto rules could face uphill battle as CFOs question ’whether businesses can practically comply’ with incoming requirements in the UK – or even whether these organisations will ’want to comply’ by keeping their operations in the country
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Wakam UK partners with broker to launch new motorcycle insurance product
‘Bikers have increasingly aired their frustrations that competition has been stifled,’ says managing director
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Laying down the law – Arag
Sponsored content: Andy Talbot, director of marketing, ATE and broker at Arag, explains how legal expenses insurers support policyholders through complex legal changes that impact employers, landlords, tenants, small businesses and the self-employed.
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Risk partner appoints ex-Axa leader as its chief people and communications officer
’We are delighted to welcome her to the team and her appointment demonstrates the company’s commitment to upholding the highest standards,’ says chief executive
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Brokers aiming to use soft market to address property underinsurance – Aviva
‘Underinsurance is no longer just an oversight – it’s becoming an embedded behaviour,’ says director of innovation
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Two decades, one trade body: The making of the IUA’s modern voice
Insurance Times speaks to the trade body’s directors of claims and underwriting, who have spent more than two decades between them at the International Underwriting Association – and have no plans to leave.
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Initial cyber ransom demands grew by 47% in 2025
‘The data suggests a turning point in the economics of ransomware,’ says head of claims
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Specialist motor insurer launches ‘ultra HNW’ product
‘The new product benefits from our specialist motor underwriting and claims expertise and our commitment to delivering flexible, high quality solutions,’ says managing director
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Insurers face growing exposure to social media harm claims
Legal claims related to harm caused by social media addiction are growing, leaving insurers increasingly exposed to a new type of liability
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