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Briefing: Cyber opportunities create new pressures for insurers
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
Group says its action against the insurer ’will continue’ until demands are met
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Aviva teams up with Cyber Resilience Centre
’Cyber Resilience Centres provide access to high quality – and generally free – advice and guidance,’ says head of cyber
Jon Dye: Hiscox is third of way through ‘strategy for profitable growth’
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
Nick Line: ‘Better representation’ at senior underwriter level needed
Markel International’s chief underwriting officer talks attracting and retaining underwriting talent
Ronit Maor: Insurance needs more female CFOs
’The CFO role has historically been perceived as a power role, [meaning] that in order to do it you need to be tough and aggressive,’ says chief financial officer
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Paul Anscombe: Seventeen Group’s independence means culture is the ‘number one priority’
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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Jon Dye: Hiscox is third of way through ‘strategy for profitable growth’
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
IT Interview
Nick Line: ‘Better representation’ at senior underwriter level needed
Markel International’s chief underwriting officer talks attracting and retaining underwriting talent
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
MIB reveals results from latest crackdown on uninsured drivers
The operation continues to take place on the M8 motorway between Edinburgh and Langbank
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
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
Credit hire costs surge over the last decade – Keoghs
Research from Keoghs has highlighted the ‘detrimental’ impact of ‘litigious’ credit hire organisations on consumers
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
Chester-based broker joins JMG Group
’This collaboration will help us develop new products and expand the business,’ says managing director
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
‘Many impediments’ to innovation, but ‘significant opportunities’ ahead – Earnix
Chief executive tells delegates that insurance industry ’has not really fulfilled its potential’ around innovation
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
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
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
Three arrests made as Palestine Action promises more action against Allianz
Group says its action against the insurer ’will continue’ until demands are met
Broker adds Markel UK to insurer panel
Director says welcoming Markel ’enables us to expand our offering of choice’
Insurance Times launches new Talent Development Report in association with RSA
Insurance Times has teamed up with insurer RSA to fully explore talent attraction, retention and development in the UK general insurance market as the industry-wide war for talent continues
Insurance Times reveals headline results of 2024 eTrading survey
This is the 10th year that Insurance Times has conducted its annual eTrading survey
Headline results released for Insurance Times’ 2024 Five Star Rating Report: Commercial and Personal Lines
More than 800 UKGI brokers have been rating commercial and personal lines insurers for the report
Insurance Times launches new Talent Development Report in association with RSA
Insurance Times has teamed up with insurer RSA to fully explore talent attraction, retention and development in the UK general insurance market as the industry-wide war for talent continues
Insurance Times reveals headline results of 2024 eTrading survey
This is the 10th year that Insurance Times has conducted its annual eTrading survey
Headline results released for Insurance Times’ 2024 Five Star Rating Report: Commercial and Personal Lines
More than 800 UKGI brokers have been rating commercial and personal lines insurers for the report
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
Insurance Times Awards 2023 in pictures
The photos are in for last week’s Insurance Times Awards 2023, can you spot yourself?
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
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.
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