The market is performing at its best since 2007 but a crucial systems upgrade is running very slow
Many take out the wrong kind of protection insurance, leaving them with overlapping — or inadequate — cover
Insurers are receiving a very handsome reward for such a low-risk business
Chief executive says primary insurers could simply choose to buy less cover
New byelaws proposed as insurance market battles poor reputation for participant conduct
John Neal expresses concern on deterring investment in latest industry warning ahead of Budget
UK company has struggled with post-pandemic jump in cost of claims
Financial regulator to examine whether customers receive poor value for products such as critical illness cover
Property insurer calls for better risk management as climate impact grows
Hefty capital returns to shareholders in reinsurers are expected, with shares likely to follow
Boss of FTSE 100 insurer says industry is responding to severe storms last year and rising labour costs
FTSE 250 life insurer to ‘substantially exceed’ earnings target this year
Start-ups, legacy groups and policymakers are working out how to operate in areas of rising weather risks
Insurers increase prices after paying out record weather-related claims in 2023
Financial Conduct Authority launches discussion paper on simplifying rules to boost competitiveness
Regulator tells CEOs it could limit ‘amount and structure’ of business to prevent rapid build-up of risk in sector
Claims handling in need of urgent improvement, says consumer group
Premiums have soared, prompting calls to investigate a market reeling from inflation and theft
Government plan for 1.5mn new homes must consider location and drainage as extreme weather becomes more common
Premiums likely to increase further as insurers catch up with rising cost of claims
Insurer known for selling straight to customers will put flagship brand on platforms for first time
Private capital firms have been hunting ways into market as companies look to offload schemes
Shares rise as UK insurer pledges to return capital to shareholders by 2026
Growing numbers of large companies are setting up entities to insure their own risks
Amanda Blanc says UK party’s promised crackdown on rising premiums would be using a ‘sledgehammer to crack a nut’
