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News Analysis

Briefing: Cyber opportunities create new pressures for insurers

2024-10-09T07:00:00+01:00By

Acting quickly could be said to be insurers’ kryptonite – however, the supply and demand see-saw for cyber cover means insurers may need to embrace this discomfort

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Three arrests made as Palestine Action promises more action against Allianz

2024-10-09T06:00:00+01:00By

Group says its action against the insurer ’will continue’ until demands are met

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News

Aviva teams up with Cyber Resilience Centre

2024-10-08T13:00:00+01:00By

’Cyber Resilience Centres provide access to high quality – and generally free – advice and guidance,’ says head of cyber

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News Analysis

Paul Anscombe: Seventeen Group’s independence means culture is the ‘number one priority’

2024-10-08T07:00:00+01:00By

After a healthy dose of M&A this year, the broker chief executive is keen to slow down purchases and showcase an organic growth focus alongside making larger, fewer buys

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IT Interview

Jon Dye: Hiscox is third of way through ‘strategy for profitable growth’

2024-10-07T07:00:00+01:00By

UK chief executive flags ‘really good energy’ at the specialist insurer as it targets retail growth ‘between 5% and 15% at the right level of profit’ over four-year strategy duration

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Nick Line: ‘Better representation’ at senior underwriter level needed

2024-09-26T07:00:00+01:00By

Markel International’s chief underwriting officer talks attracting and retaining underwriting talent

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Admiral’s UK insurance chief executive to step down

’It has been a privilege to lead the UK business for the last eight years,’ says chief executive

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MIB reveals results from latest crackdown on uninsured drivers

The operation continues to take place on the M8 motorway between Edinburgh and Langbank

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Munich Re MGA officially closes for business

’We’d like to thank our clients, partners and colleagues for your support and trust over the years,’ says firm

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New syndicate secures in principle approval from Lloyd’s

’We believe that our expertise and specialist knowledge in credit and financial risks makes for a uniquely attractive opportunity to work at Lloyd’s,’ says chief executive

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Credit hire costs surge over the last decade – Keoghs

Research from Keoghs has highlighted the ‘detrimental’ impact of ‘litigious’ credit hire organisations on consumers

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Insurance industry urged to be transparent and honest to combat talent shortage

The industry’s struggle to draw in and keep talent stems largely from its ’image problem’, says managing director

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Chester-based broker joins JMG Group

’This collaboration will help us develop new products and expand the business,’ says managing director

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What to do about homeowners shunning home insurance?

PCW confirms that home premiums grew 13% last year, leading consumers to search for savings shortcuts – but the insurance industry must still strive to combat underinsurance in this line of business

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‘Many impediments’ to innovation, but ‘significant opportunities’ ahead – Earnix

Chief executive tells delegates that insurance industry ’has not really fulfilled its potential’ around innovation

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Ifig members vote to form UK chapter of international organisation as it celebrates 25th anniversary

’The insurance counter fraud industry now has a truly agnostic body that has the capability to collaborate across borders and world wide,’ says chair

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Insurance sector in ‘buoyant mood’ as expectations of growth improve – Lloyds Bank

’Headwinds do remain in the market and insurers on both sides will need to remain vigilant as the year progresses,’ says managing director

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Howden’s Blanc calls for shift in way insurance is thought about

The head of mergers and acquisitions was speaking following the launch of a new charity

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Watch: Relive the 2023 Insurance Times Awards

In December, over 1,000 insurance professionals gathered to discover who would be taking home an award at this year’s Insurance Times Awards

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Insurance Times Awards 2023 in pictures

The photos are in for last week’s Insurance Times Awards 2023, can you spot yourself?

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Why Aviva, Arch and Ageas were named insurers of the year

After being crowned as market-leading insurers at this year’s Insurance Times Awards, Insurance DataLab explores the figures behind the trio’s successes in 2023

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Revealed: Who won at the Insurance Times Awards 2023?

With gold, silver and bronze awards across 36 categories, the winners from last night’s Insurance Times Awards have now been revealed.