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Features, analysis and opinion from the February/March 2026 edition of Insurance News magazine

The premium puzzle

The long search for a solution on affordability is testing the patience of local authorities – some of which are taking radical steps on their own

Upper crusts

How do the rich listers protect their homes and property? We hear from the high net worth insurance providers

The McMillennials

McLardy McShane’s new leaders on their vision for the family business, and why they have no time for sale gossip

GPT TIME: AI use is surging, and business leaders worldwide are wondering if the benefits outweigh the many risks

EXCITING OUTLOOK: Find out what’s on the agenda as the Insurance News conference returns with a stellar line-up of industry voices and insights

NO LET-UP: 2025 was a relatively quiet year for catastrophes, so why was the insurance bill so stubbornly high?

Elder statesmen

Three industry veterans reflect on their careers and how the industry has evolved, for better or worse, over the decades

Quantum quandary

A ‘scary’ advance in computer technology is looming, and the criminals are ready to react – even if you’re not

Code makers

Phil Khoury’s broking code review has drawn a controversial response from the profession’s peak body. 

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REBOOT: How reinsurers can find new ways to grow despite the soft market

INSIDE INFORMATION: Claim services specialist EML is pursuing a ‘higher purpose’

INSIDE INFORMATION: UAC is well set for the future under it’s new-look board