News

New Survey Suggests Decision Complexity Might be a Road Block

The latest from Ordnance Survey, who used to focus on map making, but have seemingly branched out; Major projects across the UK’s financial services sector are running five months late on average due to growing […]

Opinion

The Gig Economy Has a Coverage Problem. But Not the One You Think

This piece is by Dan Bratshpis, CEO and co-founder of INSHUR The insurance industry has spent the last decade congratulating itself for discovering the gig economy. The self-congratulation is premature. When platforms like Uber, DoorDash, […]

Global insurance trends

2026 Economic Outlook: Some Growth is Likely Says MAPFRE

The word from MAPFRE as they look ahead to 2026; MAPFRE Economics, MAPFRE’s research arm, has raised its global growth forecast for this year by two tenths to 3.1%, while maintaining the 2026 projection at 3%, […]

UK Insurance Trends

UK Economy Trends: Rise in Interest Only Mortgages

The latest data from the Vernon Building Society suggests that older people are looking to release house equity further down the road, whilst unlocking some cash to fund a retirement lifestyle that the State pension […]

UK Insurance Trends

The Future: Building a Circular Economy Means Building Collabs

The circular economy means using less resources, reducing raw materials consumption, extending product lifespans too. Insurers need to think about covering the risks with recycled products, from recovery through refurbishment, to retail sales to consumers. […]

UK Insurance Trends

CBI Outlook: Weak Prospects Ahead For UK Economy

The latest from the CBI as they look ahead over the next quarter; Private sector firms expect another fall in activity over the next three months (weighted balance of -17%), according to the CBI’s latest […]

News

CBI Chair Calls For Sustainable Innovation and Growth

The word from the CBI, the leading association for larger companies in the UK, as the economy struggles with post-Covid debt, low skill migration, higher taxation levels from April onwards and more. Speaking at the […]