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Insurance Times team receive multiple accolades at 2026 Biba Media Awards
6+ hour, 14+ min ago (242+ words) The Insurance Times team picked up several accolades at the2026 Biba Media Awards. The Insurance Times team (plus a traitor) receiving their awards The association's annual event recognises the role of the media and journalists in increasing the understanding of insurance…...
Consumers being "ripped off" over car insurance "poverty premium" charges " Which?
2+ week, 3+ day ago (324+ words) Those who can least afford it are still paying significantly more simply because they cannot pay upfront," says director Many consumers that pay their motor insurance premiums in monthly instalments are being "ripped off" by unfairly high interest rates, according…...
One in seven insurance customers cancel or decline cover " Premium Finance
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (389+ words) The number of people unable to make claims because they do not have cover or have inadequate insurance is rising and the sums people are missing out on can be substantial, says'chief commercial officer' Around one in seven consumers decided…...
Biba 2026: Brokers and insurers face new liability questions over self driving cars
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (397+ words) Insurers and brokers are facing a growing challenge over how liability will be determined when autonomous vehicles are involved in accidents, according to speakers at the 2026 Biba Conference. Read: Motor premiums stable in Q1 2026 despite cost of repairs increasing During a…...
Insurance Times reveals headline results of 2026 e Trading survey
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (358+ words) We're at Biba Conference 2026 Keep informed with our online coverage Attending? Visit us at stand A50 More than 750 broker respondents provided feedback on their e Trading experiences via software houses and insurer extranets Three insurer extranets and three insurers e Trading…...
Five Star 2026 Commercial Lines Overall Ratings
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (170+ words) The broker service survey ran from October to December 2025, inviting UK brokers to identify and rate the insurers with whom they have regularly placed business over the preceding 12 months. Around 850 brokers participated, reflecting thoughtfully on many aspects of service delivered…...
Calling all brokers " contribute to the Insurance Times public liability insurance survey
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (277+ words) Brokers are invited to help shape the future of liability insurance by providing critical insight UK brokers can complete the survey here'to access a full copy of the final report, to be published in May 2026' The latest'Insurance Times survey on…...
Howden instrument subsidiary partners with guitar shop for point-of-sale insurance
4+ mon, 11+ hour ago (339+ words) Customers should have peace of mind as soon as they have purchased their instrument," says divisional director Musical instrument insurance firm Lark Music has partnered with Gibson Garage London to offer free, 12-month, point-of-sale insurance coverage on Gibson and Epiphone…...
Under 25s motor switching fall severely dents new business flow
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (916+ words) Policy switching activity among young drivers has fallen significantly over the past year, reducing new business opportunities for insurers and prompting questions over pricing, retention and coverage in the motor market As motor insurance premiums fall, so too do the…...
250k grant to help Insurance Museum introduce insurance to young people
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (497+ words) We are very grateful to The National Lottery Heritage Fund for awarding us this generous grant, says director The Insurance Museum has been awarded a "249, 700 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Read: The Big Question" What steps should UKGI…...