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Insurance news from trade publications, regulators, companies and research houses, as it is published. Each line is the outlet’s own headline (in English translation, labelled, when the original is in another language) with our one-line summary; follow the link to read the original. Last checked 2026-10-20 12:00 UTC.
AI blurring the line between regulated and unregulated financial advice: FCA ↗
An FCA board member says AI tools are blurring regulated and unregulated financial advice.
Christmas trees, ice cream and Allianz's £130m play ↗
Thomas Carroll Picks Up a Win in UK Broker Awards ↗
Seaworthy brings disability insurance estimates to ChatGPT ↗
Bajaj Finserv announces establishment of new reinsurance subsidiary ↗
Bajaj Finserv has incorporated Bajaj Reinsurance Limited, marking its entry into reinsurance.
Johannesburg headquartered Lloyd’s broker expands into corporate ↗
Also: Insurance Times
Colin Wallace: ‘Sun, moon and stars’ aligning for commercial growth at CBPF ↗
Antares Global promotes for newly created chief actuary role ↗
Brit extends cyber insurance distribution through Acturis Package ↗
Brit adds its cyber cover to the Acturis Package to make arranging cover easier for brokers.
Allianz Partners signs five-year deal with travel insurance provider ↗
Pro: MGAs retain capacity support as growth becomes more selective ↗
The convergence of financial investors and reinsurers ↗
Liva Insurance’s independent director resigns ↗
Methaq Takaful launches mobile app for motor insurance purchase and claims filing ↗
Methaq Takaful launched a mobile application that lets customers purchase motor insurance, file motor claims, and chat with the insurer directly from their phones.
Cobra Network promotes for CEO as Tedstone exits ↗
Cobra Network names Jo Russell CEO, succeeding Andy Tedstone, who is leaving PIB.
₹10 crore cover at 70? Insurance reform must start with the buyer ↗
Opinion says Indian insurance reform should start with the buyer, citing very large cover at age 70.
Seattle DJC.com local business news and data - Business - California orders lenders to report on handling of insurance payouts to LA fire survivors ↗
EU Officials Propose Guardrails for Insurance Risk Transfer Boom ↗
An anonymous memo from insurance insiders sends a profound message about UK climate policy ↗
Simply Business names ex-Go Compare MD Sanga as UK CCO ↗
Simply Business adds a UK chief commercial officer and an MGA managing director to its leadership team.
Job Moves and Senior Appointments 19.10.2026 ↗
Weekly roundup of senior appointments and job moves across insurance firms, including Conduit Holdings.
How AI is transforming insurance ↗
Insurance leaders discuss AI return on investment and governance inside brokerages.
Why AI makes insurance technology harder to own ↗
Earnix says cheaper GenAI does not remove insurers' long-term governance and regulatory accountability costs.
Gallagher Re warns of growing flood risk beyond traditional hotspots ↗
Gallagher Re white paper says rainfall flooding causes growing losses beyond traditional European flood zones.
Late August Euro SCS and hail event “Raphaela” estimated near EUR 3.3bn industry loss: PERILS ↗
Artemis reports PERILS initially estimates nearly €3.3bn of industry losses from the late-August hail outbreak.
Also: Reinsurance News, Commercial Risk
Autumn Budget opportunity to slash IPT: Broadstone ↗
Broadstone urges Autumn Budget cuts to insurance premium tax, saying it deters employers funding health cover.
German broker association tells members to invest in AI ↗
German brokers' association BDVM tells members to invest in AI amid sector upheaval.
Beagle Street launches Critical Illness Plus ↗
William Furness-Smith named CEO of Tysers Singapore ↗
Also: Insurance Asia News
Lower spread environment may encourage more cat bond sponsors in Q4’26: Rostan, SCOR IP ↗
SCOR's Sidney Rostan expects a strong Q4 cat bond market as lower spreads draw more sponsors.
Howden appoints Nanni as Europe CEO in next phase of EMEA growth ↗
Howden appoints Enrico Nanni CEO, Europe, effective 1 January 2027.
Centene scales employee ICHRA program as big employers lead market shift ↗
Health insurer Centene is scaling its employee ICHRA program; 54% of brokers have yet to sell one.
Green buildings aren't safer ↗
A property insurance panel concludes green buildings are not safer, based on renewals and risk profiles.
FSCS opens for claims from Verus Financial Services customers ↗
What keeps insurtechs' AI stuck in pilot? Zinnia CEO weighs in ↗
Zinnia CEO George Esposito says integration, not standalone tools, is insurtechs' next AI opportunity.
Insurers must govern the AI agent harness layer ↗
Commentary argues insurers need visibility into AI agent actions to realise value and govern them.
Guard Murdered as Thieves Steal K1.4 Million from Prime Insurance in Balaka ↗
Fine art fakes pass on paperwork, and standard cover leaves the authenticity risk with the owner ↗
Standard fine art cover leaves authenticity risk with the owner until a claim tests it.
Parametric cover belongs in the cash flow conversation, not the capacity one ↗
Parametric cover and captives increasingly feature in clients' retain-or-transfer risk discussions.
Marsh hires Sulav Saha as head of digital for Pacific region ↗
Anti-Fraud: Europol Report Looks at Digital Forensic Evidence ↗
Europol report highlights digital forensic evidence as a defence against fake claims evidence.
Conduit Re appoints Winfried Knust to support growth in specialty reinsurance ↗
Exhaustive Data on Car MoT Failure Rates is Invaluable For Insurers ↗
CarCostCheck MoT failure data, including Tesla first-test fail rates, may help motor insurers.
Moody’s RMS estimates Isaias losses at $3.5bn ↗
Moody's RMS puts Isaias insured losses at $2.5bn–$4.5bn, with a best estimate of $3.5bn.
Also: Insurance Business (US)
Lloyd’s issues framework for broker-originated reinsurance structures ↗
Delhi HC imposes fine of ₹1 on Niva Bupa Health Insurance: What's the case? Why the amount? Explained ↗
Australian insurance brokers’ new 2027 code of practice doubles renewal notice, opens up fee disclosure ↗
Australia's 2027 broker code, effective 1 January, doubles renewal notice and widens fee disclosure.
NIBA launches internship guide for brokerages as Gold Coast convention passes 1,000 ↗
NIBA launches an internship guide for smaller brokerages and polls its convention on AI use.
'Investors will sour on insurer Lemonade' ↗
Leaders of Influence - Insurance 2026 - Orange County Business Journal ↗
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