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Underwriters who harness AI will become industry ‘superstars’ says Axa UK distribution head

15 May 2026 And they will be able to ask for Hollywood-star sized salaries to boot.

General brokers should fear AI more than specialist commercial ones, says Markel UK broking boss

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Inflection point for brokers in quest for relevance not volume

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Every firm should have cyber insurance, the same as they have business insurance, says Matt Cullina, head of global cyber insurance at TransUnion.

Insurance

‘Cautious optimism’ for 2024, but market shifts await: Worldwide Broker Network

WBN CEO Olga Collins highlights the importance of getting the ‘creative juices flowing’ as she shares her market predictions for global re/insurance in the year ahead.

Insurance

‘Robust honesty' vital as broker/insurer relationship evolves

Brokers continue to dominate distribution channels, making positive relations a must for insurers, but Markel’s Dan Martin says such strong interactions are no cakewalk, and neither should they be.

Insurance

Latin American reinsurance broker obtains Lloyd’s licence

New Lloyd’s broker has been operating in the Miami market for over two decades.

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Broker consolidation and trapped value: new broker Augment’s CFO speaks out

Reinsurers and cedants have been adversely impacted by consolidation among reinsurance brokers – making this a good moment for a new player to launch. That is the argument of Charlie Love, the newly appointed chief financial officer of Augment, launched in July, who also promises the broker will innovate and help clients unlock trapped value.

Insurance

Revolutionary tech not required: Lloyd’s innovation guru Gaze on insurtech success

“You don’t need revolutionary technology to really make a difference.” Doing things smarter and more efficiently, with help from specialised brokers, can enable insurtechs to break down barriers, penetrate markets and streamline operations, driving true transformation within the industry, says Lloyd’s innovation expert.

Insurance

How brokers can grow in a hard market: Inver Re’s Hearn

In an ideal realm, brokers would hold a steadfast position regardless of market conditions. But the reality paints a different picture, says Steve Hearn, CEO of Inver Re, speaking ahead of Re/insurance Outlook Europe 2023, a conference taking place in Zurich in June.

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