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UK insurers revisit pricing as FCA reforms bite back

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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UK insurers reshape pricing and products as FCA reforms spur fresh gaps between new and renewal premiums and add complexity for consumers.
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UK & Irish SME chiefs back growth despite economic gloom

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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UK and Irish SME bosses fear a worsening economy yet still plan to ramp up investment, betting on AI, innovation and sales growth in 2026.
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UK drivers stick with older cars, switch insurers less

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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UK motorists cling to older, cheaper cars and shop around less for cover as easing premiums and cost pressures dampen insurer switching.
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Most UK & Irish CFOs regret costly ERP systems adoption

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Most UK and Irish CFOs regret adopting costly ERP systems, citing spiralling expenses, stressful rollouts, and underused features, says new research.
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UK motor insurance switching rises as premiums stabilise

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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More UK motorists shopped around for insurance in H2 2024, with 25% switching providers, up from 20% in 2023 amid rising price competitiveness.
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Semarchy reports 50% revenue growth in EMEA, posing competition to industry giants

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Semarchy, a French MDM solutions provider, reports a 50% annual revenue rise in its EMEA sector for 2023, due to robust investment in UK and Ireland operations, increasing competition with data management titans.