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Markerstudy to sell MGA arm
Markerstudy Group is set to sell its managing general agent arm to the parent company of insurer Tradex, as it sharpens its focus on broking, Insurance Post’s sister title Insurance Age has revealed.
QBE targeting £2.5bn UK GWP by 2030
QBE is aiming to grow its UK business to £2.5bn gross written premium by 2030, according to QBE’s UK casualty director Adrian Browne.
Davies targets injury claims delays with AI upgrade
Davies has upgraded its personal injury claims management platform with new artificial intelligence capabilities designed to automate valuation processes and reduce handling times.
Brokers seek stronger insurer partnerships at Biba
Strengthening partnerships with insurers has emerged as brokers’ top priority ahead of the kick-off of 2026’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester on Wednesday (13 May).
Fraudster jailed after cycle claim hits the brakes
A man has been sentenced to 10 months imprisonment after he exaggerated his injuries following a road traffic accident.
Ripe reveals acquisition and new product plans
Ripe CEO Alan Thomas discusses the MGA’s growth plans and its move to launch a ChatGPT app.
Industry experts launch people development consulting firm
A team of insurance experts have teamed up to launch Cream Consulting, with the hope of delivering “real change across people development, consulting and technology in insurance and financial services,” Insurance Post can reveal.
Insurer action on loyalty penalty gets public recognition
A growing number of consumers now believe insurers have responded effectively to their concerns about the loyalty penalty, according to data published by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Roundtable: Can commercial insurers crack the fraud conundrum?
Insurers, brokers and fraud experts discussed the challenges of better data sharing, earlier detection and stronger cross-market cooperation.
How the war with Iran will rip through insurers’ balance sheets
Editor’s View: From soaring claims inflation and disrupted supply chains to cyber threats, travel chaos and potential power outages, Emma Ann Hughes outlines how the Iran conflict could reshape underwriting, pricing and profitability for years to come.
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Road Safety Strategy: boon or burden for motor insurers?
How the UK government’s new Road Safety Strategy could reshape underwriting, pricing and claims trends is the focus of a special Motor Week episode of the Insurance Post Podcast.
Managing blackout exposure in the freight sector
As power cuts become more frequent, Fiona Nicolson examines the significant operational, safety and liability risks this poses across the global freight and logistics sector.
Are motor premiums nearing equilibrium?
To kick off Motor Week, Stephen Kennedy, director at Defaqto, reveals after a sharp correction, falling motor premiums are beginning to level off, suggesting a more stable yet uneven competitive landscape ahead.
Why rural roads remain a deadly blind spot for insurers
With crashes on rural roads far more likely to prove fatal than those in urban areas, Emma Ann Hughes explores how insurers are shifting from simply pricing risk on country lanes to trying to prevent the collisions that lead to claims.
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Recalls surge to record highs amid reform drive
European product recall activity has increased for the seventh year in a row, with 15,608 events recorded by Sedgwick across the UK and European Union in 2025.
Home insurance market shrinks as product strategies evolve
Although home insurance provider numbers have declined significantly since 2016, Angela Pilley, insight consultant for general insurance at Defaqto, reveals insurers are maintaining consumer choice through expanded product options.
Demand for unemployment cover doubles
Consumer interest in unemployment insurance more than doubled during 2025, according to data from Best Insurance, signaling growing anxiety about UK job security.
Flood support gaps that insurers can’t afford to ignore
Flood victims face prolonged financial strain and unmet mental health needs, a survey has shown, placing fresh scrutiny on how insurers handle claims, vulnerability and post-loss support.
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