Devolution, IPT and business rates: Insurance industry responds to 2026 Autumn Budget
’We’ll continue to work closely with our members and the government as it sets out more details on its plans to drive this forward,’ says ABI director general
Backchat: October 2026
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WATCH: Insurance Times’ Efficient Where It Matters, Personal Where It Counts webinar
Sponsored by Zurich, the webinar explores how the insurer helps brokers place risks efficiently
MGA launches Zurich-backed haulage fleet proposition
‘Together, we’ve developed a forward-thinking solution that reflects the evolving needs of the haulage industry,’ says head
Zurich promotes for new UK CUO
’Her deep understanding of our markets, combined with her focus on collaboration and innovation, will be critical as we continue to evolve our underwriting capabilities,’ says UK chief executive
Beazley chief executive to depart after Zurich acquisition
’We would like to thank him for his leadership of Beazley over many years,’ says Zurich chief executive
‘It’s not about robots’ – Zurich says technology should remove friction, not judgement
Insurance Times’ latest webinar with Zurich explored how insurers can use technology to deliver faster, more efficient trading without sacrificing underwriting judgement, broker relationships or the human element of claims
The Big Question: Are specialist commercial lines the answer to soft market rate pressure?
As the appetite for specialist lines grows, industry experts discuss what is underpinning the shift in the commercial market – and how specialism could be the missing link to standing out and beating rate competition in soft market conditions
Charles Bush: Employee risk is ‘definitely higher up’ corporate agendas as ‘very significant’ losses start to stack up
The insurer’s head of commercial claims says that although employees are the ‘most important assets’ within an organisation, they are also ‘one of the points of greatest weakness’
Updated insurance apprenticeship standards attract strong market uptake for ‘more modern approach’
’As the industry continues to evolve, it is important that we harness the skills and perspectives of a digitally native workforce while providing lifelong learning opportunities for people at every stage of their career,’ says apprenticeships lead
David Nichols: Zurich UK’s ‘best ideas’ driven by broker engagement
TechTalk: AI washing creates ‘massive expectation gap’ across insurance provision and liability
In Focus: How can insurers stay relevant as captives grow in the UK?
Claims performance comes into sharper focus as brokers seek placement certainty
The Big Question: Insurer megamergers are adding up – what M&A opportunities are still on the table for UKGI’s largest carriers?
Briefing: Why is Zurich so keen on acquiring Beazley – and will Beazley bite?
UK regulation driving commercial insurance away from London, Zurich tells Lords
Drazen Jaksic: The ‘disruptor’ focusing on ‘continuous improvement and acceleration’ at Zurich UK
Charles Bush: Employee risk is ‘definitely higher up’ corporate agendas as ‘very significant’ losses start to stack up
The insurer’s head of commercial claims says that although employees are the ‘most important assets’ within an organisation, they are also ‘one of the points of greatest weakness’
David Nichols: Zurich UK’s ‘best ideas’ driven by broker engagement
‘We don’t have the right to demand growth – we have to show up and earn respect to get it,’ says head of retail
Drazen Jaksic: The ‘disruptor’ focusing on ‘continuous improvement and acceleration’ at Zurich UK
Insurer chief executive looks to level up firm’s strategic plans after a year in post, while committing to deliver ‘world class service’ to broker partners
James Nicholson: What to keep an eye on in the claims sector for 2026
With the New Year in sight, Zurich’s chief claims officer predicts a significant uptick in claims from ’failing AI systems’ and ’wrong decisions’ being made regarding customer experience
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