Blogs
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Guest blog: Accent bias as a barrier to social mobility
14/10/2025
At our flagship Young Professionals event in Glasgow, Dr Christian Ilbury's keynote explored the often-overlooked role of accent bias in shaping perceptions of professionalism and competence. In this…
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Guest blog - Motor claims inflation: Causes, consequences and what comes next
29/09/2025
Insurers have known for a long time that claims costs have been outpacing general inflation, and the recent FCA report on motor insurance claims analysis proves it. Between 2019 and 2023, whilst inflation rose 21%, claims costs increased 34%. This trend shows no sign of abating for several reasons. This article briefly discusses those.
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The Bulk Purchase Annuity Market: A Quiet Powerhouse in the Pensions Ecosystem
05/08/2025
The UK’s Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA) market is evolving, protecting millions of retirements and driving billions into the UK economy. Hetty Ahern, Head of Long Term Savings Policy, unpacks insights from Oxera’s independent report and what it means for DB pension schemes.
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Guest Blog: Helping consumers get fair value from premium finance and protection
02/06/2025
FCA scrutiny on premium finance and the pure protection market means firms should be thinking about the fair value lessons they learned from Consumer Duty – and getting ready for regulatory change.
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Guest Blog: Covering the gap - Parents in insurance and long-term savings need more than policies
28/05/2025
Working parents in the insurance and long-term savings industry face unique challenges that policies alone can't solve. Discover how thoughtful cultural shifts can make a meaningful difference
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Homes for the future? Resilience in our flood defences must be a priority at the Spending Review
19/05/2025
By Hannah Gurga, Director General at the ABI and Emma Howard Boyd, Former Chair of the Environment Agency. The government has made economic growth its number one priority with investment in the UK at…
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Guest blog: Supporting our future workforce
16/05/2025
Health anxiety is rocketing in Gen-Z and as they will be the predominant cohort in the workforce by 2030, Peter Hamilton explores how our industry can best support them.
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Guest Blog: Fraud and insurance - Keeping ahead of the bear when facing unprecedented pressures
24/03/2025
As we enter the second half of a truly pivotal decade, an unprecedented mix of pressures are driving the threats and opportunities of how insurers manage fraud risk.
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Guest Blog: Combatting insurance fraud together
19/03/2025
Find out how the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department, is collaborating with industry to combat insurance fraud.
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Navigating the global tax shift
10/03/2025
Neil Fletcher, Mark McKay and Danielle Cyrus offer insights into the sweeping changes impacting international taxation and showcase technology's potential to mitigate disruption and provide stability amid the turbulence.
