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Hormuz war risk market enters fragile new phase as ceasefire clock ticks

Hormuz war risk market enters fragile new phase as ceasefire clock ticks

Forty-six vessels attacked, mines still in the water, and a 60-day ceasefire that settles little. Where does the London market go from here?

Bryony Garlick Jul 02, 2026
Brexit Bregret? Insurance professionals have their say

Brexit Bregret? Insurance professionals have their say

Exclusive Insurance Business poll – What do insurance professionals think 10 years on from THAT vote?

UK motor insurers turn to digital MGAs as margins tighten

UK motor insurers turn to digital MGAs as margins tighten

Allianz's Slick Cover joins a wave of digital-first brands as UK motor insurers face a return to underwriting losses

IUA report flags cyber coverage gap in W&I insurance

IUA report flags cyber coverage gap in W&I insurance

New research warns that cyber cover often lapses after deal close, leaving W&I as the sole recourse for breaches

Motor cover drives complaints rise despite broader FOS improvement

Motor cover drives complaints rise despite broader FOS improvement

New FOS data shows motor insurance complaints up in Q1 2026 while most other lines saw declines

Flood Re cuts premiums for lowest-income households as Band G and H costs spiral

Flood Re cuts premiums for lowest-income households as Band G and H costs spiral

A sharp levy rise, a cat bond, and new resilience certificates signal a scheme racing to stay viable before its 2039 wind-down

Texel Group signs MoU with Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector

Texel Group signs MoU with Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector

Deal highlights London's continued strength in credit and political risk insurance

Auxillis rebrands as Northgate Insurance Services

Auxillis rebrands as Northgate Insurance Services

Rebrand gives customers access to 60,000-vehicle fleet as GTA reforms reshape the credit hire market

Insurance moves: Hiscox, Liberty, FCA, Clear Group and TT Club

Insurance moves: Hiscox, Liberty, FCA, Clear Group and TT Club

They include a new group chief marketing and revenue officer

IB TALK

Inside the rise of drone insurance

Coverdrone's Phil Heath and Richard Webb discuss the growth of drone insurance and what it reveals about insuring emerging technologies.

Automated Vehicle Replacement: Reducing the Stress of the Claims Experience

Unlock the power of automation to transform the hire car process into a smooth, effortless journey

Building diverse talent pipelines in insurance

How can insurance welcome - and retain - a new generation of talent?

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