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Parametric policies and extreme weather driving home payout increases
‘Traditional, postcode level assessments are no longer enough’ when pricing around extreme weather events, says chief revenue officer
News Analysis
The Big Question: What impact could greenwashing have on insurance provision and management?
Greenwashing – a practice whereby companies make misleading or false claims to appear more environmentally friendly and sustainable than they actually are – is emerging as a challenge for insurers and brokers, with potential reputational, regulatory and legal consequences
News Analysis
Should the UK have a minister for resilience?
‘Improving risk management practices will help to build a sustainable and resilient insurance sector that is better equipped to serve the evolving needs of customers,’ says director of commercial customer risk management and sustainability
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Group calls for action on subsidence claims skills gap
’There is a real need for the insurance sector to invest now in initiatives to attract and train the subsidence claims managers, field surveyors and technical experts of the future,’ says head of subsidence claims
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Briefing: Insurers set to feel the heat as climate fires new risks for UK
‘Wildfires are no longer a seasonal threat. They are a persistent and growing risk to life, property and the environment,’ says membership association chair
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Two insurers named as targets in next Extinction Rebellion climate protest offensive
Two insurers are in the sights of Extinction Rebellion’s next coordinated climate protest campaign
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Rising calls for ‘green’ insurance among industry professionals
‘Insurers which can demonstrate environmental commitments will enhance their brand reputation and improve trust among consumers,’ says analyst
News Analysis
Briefing: Climate risk places insurers on increasingly shaky ground
Although insurers remain wary of subsidence claim surges over the British summertime, certain types of subsidence claims could pose a reputational risk depending on their cause
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Briefing: Climate risk must move from the boardroom to the underwriting floor
There are undoubtedly reputational impacts surrounding more closely considering sustainability and underwriting, however there is also a strong business case for tying underwriting practices to ESG actions
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Almost half of brokers say fleet operators are not adapting to electric vehicles – Direct Commercial
’Fleets aren’t resisting the sustainability agenda – they’re navigating practical challenges at different speeds,’ says deputy chief executive
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Liberty targets renewables growth with trio of hires
‘They bring strong sector expertise that will be key to further growing our power and renewables offering,’ says head of energy
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Ecclesiastical sounds alarm on growing subsidence risk
’We expect the volume of subsidence claims to rise over time as weather conditions get warmer,’ says claims director
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Chubb accused of U-turn as coal deal allegedly struck
The insurer pledged in 2019 to restrict coal underwriting – but new reports suggest a reversal
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The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 14 to 18 July 2025
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Aviva doubles offshore renewable energy capacity to £150m as senior hire announced
’Aviva’s significant expansion in offshore renewables capacity reflects our continued investment in building a market-leading renewable energy proposition,’ says director
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Extinction Rebellion target Howden and Marsh offices in Shrewsbury
’We need insurers to stop making things worse and step up to be climate heroes,’ says protester
Analysis
Revealed – the best and worst gender pay gaps at UK brokers
Insurance Times reveals the gender pay gaps at the biggest brokers listed within its annual Top 50 Brokers report
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Industry responds as Reeves unveils £4.2bn flood defence pledge
’Underfunding flood defence programmes could cost the government far more in the long run,’ warns RSA CUO
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Extinction Rebellion to demand RFU drop Allianz in protest
A protest is set to go ahead at the Premiership rugby final this weekend
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Two-thirds of regional brokers offer no climate risk guidance to clients – Ecclesiastical
‘There’s a clear disparity between the national brokers that are leading the way and smaller regional brokers,’ says managing director
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