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Graham Stait: Allianz’s motor trade revamp and target to become ‘easiest to do business with’

2025-12-03T08:00:00+00:00By

Allianz’ director for UK markets lays out why the insurer is doubling down on mid-market motor trade, where AI is reshaping underwriting discipline and how broker expectations are driving a major service overhaul

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The Big Question: What will industry innovation for UKGI look like in 2026?

2025-11-26T08:00:00+00:00By

During 2025, artificial intelligence has quickly reshaped roles, processes and risk exposures – but what innovations and new technologies are UK general insurance participants expecting to land next year and what impact could they have on market practices?

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Hackers using stolen insurance documents to tailor ransomware demands

2025-11-20T08:00:00+00:00By

Cyber criminals are using stolen insurance documents to extort the maximum ransom from their victims, with one such group declaring, ‘we are very well informed and precise in our operations, so we know that Wootton have cyber insurance that reaches £500k’

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Broker CEO Forum: Industry must make talent development ‘strategic and intentional’

2025-11-19T10:00:00+00:00By

’Having better, more well rounded individuals that understand all facets of the market is a real investment in the industry of the future,’ says insurer’s head of retail

Neal

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Briefing: Ex-Lloyd’s chief executive still to find a home after AIG split

2025-11-19T08:00:00+00:00By

Former Lloyd’s leader has showcased inconsistency in career prospects after declining Aon and AIG advances – but what is the reasoning behind this and what could be next for Neal?

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Insurers face growing exposure as surge in workplace stress escalates

2025-11-18T08:00:00+00:00By

‘The biggest overarching driver we see is awareness – we’re all far more aware of mental health and its impact on business,’ says broker

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Was scratching out required pet damage insurance from Renters’ Rights Act a missed opportunity?

2025-11-14T07:00:00+00:00By

With the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force last month, the decision to drop the clause that allowed landlords to require tenants hold pet damage insurance has come under fire, with a managing director branding it a ‘retrograde step for landlords and tenants alike’

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Sector should not aim to implement AI as a ‘be-all and end-all’ solution

2025-11-13T09:00:00+00:00By

’The AI can recommend a course of action, but the handler has to take the final decision,’ says chief executive

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IT Interview

Xavier Laurent: Banging the drum for ‘consistency’ at Covéa Insurance following new UK leadership

2025-11-10T08:00:00+00:00By

Although emphasising that status quo will be maintained at the insurer in the short term, incoming chief executive adds that his business development expertise will prove ‘instrumental in supporting Covéa Insurance’s next chapter’

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Georgina Davis: Making a mark on regional growth and future leaders

2025-11-07T12:00:00+00:00By

After six months in role, the sector’s youngest regional head has taken her division from strength to strength – writing over 30% more new business so far this year than in all of 2024

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Briefing: As Reeves urges insurers to back London, where should investment be made?

2025-11-06T10:51:00+00:00By

’The right technology and tools can empower the workforce to punch above its weight and further grow our share of the global market,’ says London market director

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In Focus: Are HNW lifestyles evolving faster than traditional risk models?

2025-11-05T08:00:00+00:00By

’The reality is that the pace of client innovation is outstripping the industry’s ability to respond,’ warns associate director

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