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Talent shortage and AI fraud among top concerns for UK insurers, Gallagher Bassett finds
17 February 2026
Reporter Elliot Hayes

More than 70 per cent of UK insurers say difficulties securing specialist talent are limiting their operational capacity, while 73 per cent are now using generative AI in claims, according to Gallagher Bassett.

Fraccalvieri named CEO of global facultative at Aon
17 February 2026
Reporter Nicole Bennett

Aon plc names Nick Fraccalvieri as CEO of global facultative for its reinsurance solutions division, effective 1 March 2026.

MDD launches AI platform to streamline business interruption claims
10 February 2026
Reporter Nicole Bennett

MDD, the forensic accounting arm of Davies, launches MDDi, an AI-enabled platform designed to support the handling of low-value, high-volume business interruption (BI) claims.

Patel joins MAXIS GBN as chief business development officer
09 February 2026
Reporter Elliot Hayes

MAXIS Global Benefits Network (MAXIS GBN) appoints Jayesh Patel as chief business development officer, subject to regulatory checks.

Zurich and Beazley reach agreement on possible £8bn acquisition
04 February 2026
Reporter Elliot Hayes

Zurich Insurance Group and Beazley have reached agreement in principle on the key financial terms of a possible recommended cash offer for Beazley's entire issued share capital.

Generali launches cyber insurance for IFAs
03 February 2026
Reporter Elliot Hayes

Generali, through its UK branch, announces the launch of primary cyber insurance for its Independent Financial Advisor (IFA) clients.

Willis expands global placement hubs to Dubai and Madrid
02 February 2026
Reporter Nicole Bennett

Willis Direct & Facultative (D&F) announces the expansion of its global property and casualty (P&C) placement hubs with the addition of new strategic locations in Dubai and Madrid.

Willis warns 2025 NatCat losses should not lull market into false sense of security
29 January 2026
Reporter Elliot Hayes

Willis warns that while natural catastrophe (NatCat) losses in 2025 were lower than the previous year, the insurance industry must not be lulled into a false sense of security.

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