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The stats: Commercial rates fall across the board in Q1 2026

Commercial lines premiums have continued to decline in the first quarter of 2026, with the value of the Acturis Commercial Broking Index dropping 3.6% compared to Q1 2025 – the largest negative movement since the inception of the index in 2010. Ida Axling reports. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/OnCDftQ

Parametric specialist Descartes expands into Lloyd’s

Parametric-based insurance provider Descartes Underwriting has secured Lloyd’s coverholder status through teaming up with Oak Global. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/fJvAb1q

Insurers line-up to support licensed trade during World Cup

With Scotland having kicked off with a win over Haiti, and England’s men’s team set to start its tournament on Wednesday, insurers have lined-up to support licensed trade customers as the World Cup progresses. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/QKNiV6k

Axa shares plans to shine a light on domestic violence with broker training

Axa has unveiled its partnership with domestic violence awareness company Alpha Vest to train brokers on spotting the signs, with the aim to help 100 brokers become ‘trusted contacts’. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/FrAhW8l

MS Amlin adds CRO and CIO executive leaders

MS Amlin has appointed Kirsten Mitchell-Wallace as chief risk officer and Phil Young as chief information officer. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/xawuqZR

Zurich scores businesses flexible cover ahead of World Cup

Zurich has kicked off flexible opening hour cover for SME and mid-market licensed trade, as it claimed the update will help pubs, bars and restaurants capitalise on the World Cup, without falling foul of policy conditions. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/Azner03