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News Analysis

In Focus: The ‘very real challenge’ of MGA capacity amid soft market cycle – how can MGAs stand out?

2025-07-04T08:48:00+01:00By

’There is an inevitable pressure on firms to demonstrate how they can better manage their underwriting portfolios,’ says managing director

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News Analysis

Briefing: As Aviva completes DLG takeover, is more personal lines market consolidation on the cards?

2025-07-02T10:00:00+01:00By

The personal lines market is hotting up, with big players looking at acquisitions in this area

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News Analysis

What 30 years of DVLA data reveals about the changing face of UK roads

2025-06-30T07:00:00+01:00By

Ever busier roads, electric and hybrid vehicles, self-driving technology and ageing vehicle fleets have all played a part in changing the composition of UK roads – and insurers must pay careful attention in order to remain in control of a dynamic market

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News Analysis

In Focus: Underwriting is the lifeblood of MGAs, but claims service must not be ignored

2025-06-27T10:00:00+01:00By

’Most MGAs aren’t huge and haven’t really got the infrastructure to manage claims. They’re focused on underwriting, so partnering with TPAs is critical to not having to worry about managing claims,’ says underwriting development manager

AI evolution

News Analysis

Briefing: Is the AI hype cycle now approaching its ‘slope of enlightenment’?

2025-06-26T07:00:00+01:00By

A focus on the practical upside of AI technology from UK insurance firms seems to indicate that the level of maturity around the technology has increased

data, noise

News Analysis

Briefing: Data without direction is just noise

2025-06-25T06:00:00+01:00By

Data collection must be driven by a purpose, to solve a set problem – otherwise, unintended consequences could cause issues for insurers

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News

Three UK insurers earn spot on prestigious best workplaces list

2025-06-20T07:00:00+01:00By

Firms on the list were rated by their employees as supportive of personal and professional growth

flexible driving

News Analysis

Insurers gearing up for changing motor trends

2025-06-18T07:00:00+01:00By Trevor Hemsley

Increasing demand for motor insurance policies that cater towards flexible driving is fomenting market adaptation – but is this just a flash in the pan, or a longer-term trend?

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News Analysis

TechTalk: When AI acts alone, who is to blame? Insurers confront the unthinkable

2025-06-17T06:00:00+01:00By

‘AI is beginning to have motivation of its own – that’s a different kind of risk,’ said senior law firm partner

Diversity

News Analysis

Young people are ‘looking for a commitment’ to a diversified insurance industry

2025-06-13T08:00:00+01:00By

‘We need to tell our stories better. Too many young women don’t see themselves in this industry because they don’t see people like them in leadership roles,’ says director

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News Analysis

Sector must take counter fraud messaging and education ‘to another level’

2025-06-12T07:00:00+01:00By

Much more work is needed to truly educate the public on the dangers of insurance fraud – and Fraud Charter attendees agreed that this had to be collaborative

Michelle Taylor, Aviva

IT Interview

Michelle Taylor: New role provides opportunity to ‘draw the dots’ and fill Aviva’s distribution strategy gaps

2025-06-11T06:00:00+01:00By

Expanding the insurer’s exclusive regional broker proposition and tackling the relationship ripple effect of broker consolidation are both key focus areas for the broker distribution director

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