Insurance Times

What Insurance Times does

Insurance Times is a UK-based B2B trade media brand covering the general insurance market, serving insurance brokers, insurers, MGAs, and risk management professionals in the United Kingdom. It is published by Newsquest Media Group Limited, a privately held UK media company that is part of the Gannett/USA Today network, and operates with a 51-100 employee team headquartered in Bournemouth with editorial operations in London.

The company's core product is a digital-first media platform built on a web content management system, a dedicated email newsletter infrastructure (including ITDaily, High Five, People Moves, TechTalk, and Schemes), an HTML5-based digital edition reader for research reports, and event registration infrastructure. Content is organized into distinct verticals: TechTalk (insurtech, AI, broker software, eTrading), Expert Views (sponsored commentary), and Destination Insurance (talent, culture, D&I). The brand produces a portfolio of proprietary research reports including Top 50 Brokers and Top 50 Insurers rankings, Five Star Rating Reports for MGA, commercial and personal lines, eTrading reports, Digital Transformation reports, AI Claims reports, and Talent Development reports. It also runs the Claims Excellence Awards, Tech and Innovation Awards, Insurance Times Awards, Broker CEO Forum, and the Executive Edit Podcast.

Insurance Times operates a freemium B2B media business model with three primary revenue streams: subscription revenue from premium content and research reports, event revenue from sponsorship, ticket sales, and exhibitor fees across its awards and forum portfolio, and professional services revenue from sponsored research and webinars. Strategic content partnerships with major UK insurance incumbents (Applied Systems, Hiscox, Intact, Browne Jacobson, Arch, Iceye, Zurich, Aviva) provide both sponsorship revenue and co-produced research. The go-to-market is sales-led, targeting enterprise insurance buyers through industry events, webinars, partnerships with industry bodies, and digital content marketing.

Name

Insurance Times

Legal name

Newsquest Media Group Limited

Website

https://insurancetimes.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Insurance Times is a UK-based B2B trade media brand covering the general insurance market through news, research reports, events, and podcasts for brokers, insurers, MGAs, and risk managers. It operates as part of Newsquest Media Group, a Gannett subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insurance Trade Media

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Business, Finance & Industry Trade Magazines (MPAJAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

News, Politics & Current Affairs Magazines (MPAJAEAO)

Keywords

• Insurance industry news
• Trade media publishing
• Industry research reports
• Awards programs
• Professional events

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue: Premium magazine and digital content subscriptions providing access to award-winning news coverage, analysis, research reports, and exclusive industry insights for insurance professionals
2. Event Revenue: Insurance Times organizes and hosts events including Claims Excellence Awards, Tech Awards, Insurance Times Awards, webinars, and the Broker CEO Forum. Revenue generated through sponsorship, ticket sales, and exhibitor fees
3. Research Reports: Five-star rating reports covering commercial lines, personal lines, eTrading, MGA market, and digital transformation. Sold as digital editions and executive summaries

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Insurance Times is a B2B news publication covering the UK general insurance sector, providing daily news, analysis, expert commentary, research reports, webinars, podcasts, and industry awards to insurance professionals including brokers, insurers, MGAs, and risk managers. The publication also organizes flagship awards programs and hosts events such as the Broker CEO Forum and Claims Excellence Awards.

Product overview

Insurance Times is a B2B news publication providing comprehensive coverage of the UK general insurance market through multiple channels. The core offering is the Insurance Times website delivering daily news, analysis, and expert commentary. Content is organized into distinct verticals including TechTalk (covering insurtech, AI, broker software, and eTrading), Expert Views (sponsored expert perspectives), and Destination Insurance (talent and culture). The publication produces flagship research reports including Top 50 Brokers and Insurers rankings, Five Star Rating Reports for MGA/commercial/personal lines, eTrading reports, Digital Transformation reports, AI Claims reports, and Talent Development reports. Insurance Times also hosts events including the Claims Excellence Awards, Tech and Innovation Awards, and Insurance Times Awards, and produces the Executive Edit Podcast featuring industry leaders. The publication offers multiple newsletter products and provides webinar content including discussions with industry experts on topics ranging from telematics to premium finance partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TechTalk: Weekly newsletter and topic covering technology stories including Insurtech, AI, Broker Software Platforms, eTrading
• Destination Insurance
• The Executive Edit Podcast
• Claims Excellence Awards
• Insurance Times Awards
• Tech and Innovation Awards

Products and services

• Insurance Times Publication A B2B subscription-based news publication covering the UK general insurance sector, providing daily news, analysis, expert commentary, and industry intelligence to insurance professionals including brokers, insurers, MGAs, and risk managers.
• Top 50 Brokers Report Annual ranking and analysis of the top 50 UK insurance brokers, including webinar discussion of findings and industry impact analysis. Available as a digital edition.
• Top 50 Insurers Report Annual ranking and analysis of the top 50 UK insurers, published as a digital edition with industry insights and competitive analysis.
• Five Star Rating Reports Five-star rating reports covering the MGA market, commercial lines, and personal lines based on broker feedback and service evaluation.
• eTrading Reports Annual reports examining electronic trading capabilities and trends across commercial lines, personal lines, and overall insurance distribution.
• Talent Development Report Annual report examining talent development, retention challenges, and workforce trends in the insurance sector, published in association with Intact.
• Digital Transformation Reports Research reports examining digital adoption and transformation trends across the UK insurance industry.
• AI Claims Report Report examining how artificial intelligence is transforming insurance claims processes and operations across the UK market.
• Claims Excellence Awards Annual awards ceremony recognizing standout achievement across the UK claims landscape, featuring trophies presented to companies, teams, and individuals.
• Insurance Times Awards Annual industry awards recognizing excellence across various categories including MGA of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, and Excellence in Underwriting.
• Tech and Innovation Awards Awards recognizing technology and innovation achievements in the insurance sector, with finalist shortlists announced annually.
• Executive Edit Podcast A podcast featuring female broker leaders discussing key topics and trends in the insurance industry, launched as a distinct content initiative by Insurance Times.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 trophies presented at Claims Excellence Awards 2026 recognizing outstanding claims achievements

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Applied SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2026Insurance Times partnered with Applied Systems to launch a survey on the future of personal lines connectivity in the insurance market. The survey aims to explore growth opportunities, distribution partnerships, and operational challenges in the sector.
• HiscoxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 July 2026Insurance Times partnered with Hiscox for a webinar examining how informal digital communication channels like WhatsApp are reshaping professional advice across the consultancy and professional services sector. Hiscox provided research showing 86% of professional services firms receive informal advice requests weekly.
• IntactcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Insurance Times launched its Talent Development Report 2026 in association with Intact. The report surveyed 304 respondents and revealed insights on talent retention, career development, and industry experience challenges.
• ArchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Insurance Times published a UK product liability report in association with Arch Insurance, providing industry insights on rising complexity in product liability risk.
• IceyeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Insurance Times conducted a flood readiness webinar in association with Iceye, discussing satellite technology and flood risk assessment capabilities.
• ZurichminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Insurance Times partnered with Zurich for the 2025 Commercial Lines Report webinar, providing industry insights on commercial lines market trends.
• AvivaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Insurance Times partnered with Aviva for the 2025 eTrading report webinar, discussing digital trading trends and capabilities.
• Browne JacobsoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025Insurance Times' Broker CEO Forum was led by law firm Browne Jacobson, where UK insurance broker CEOs discussed top business concerns for 2026 including rate volatility, economic environment, talent retention, and regulatory burden.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Insurance Post: Insurance Post is another long-running UK-based trade publication covering the general insurance and London Market. It directly competes with Insurance Times for the same broker, insurer, and MGA audience via news, analysis, events, and awards — making it the closest UK-side comparable.
• Insurance Business UK: Insurance Business UK is a B2B media brand serving UK insurance brokers, insurers, and MGAs with news, magazines, events, and awards. It competes directly with Insurance Times for the same UK professional audience and commercial sponsorship budget.
• StrategicRISK: StrategicRISK is a sister title within the same Newsquest Insurance & Risk group, focusing on risk management and corporate buyer audiences. Operating under the same parent, it is a structurally close comparable and a potential internal substitute for some Insurance Times coverage.
• Reactions (Global Reinsurance): Reactions is another Newsquest Insurance & Risk title covering the global reinsurance market with digital and print editions. It shares the same parent and operating structure as Insurance Times and targets overlapping (re)insurance professional audiences with similar content and events.
• Insurance Journal: Insurance Journal is a US-based trade publication covering the P&C insurance industry with news, magazines, and directories. It uses a very similar B2B media + subscription + event model targeting insurance professionals, making it a strong analogue despite the US rather than UK geographic focus.
• Cover Magazine: Cover Magazine is a UK trade publication focused on the insurance and financial advice profession, including advisers, protection, and mortgage topics. It overlaps with Insurance Times' broker and intermediary audience and competes for similar sponsorship and event dollars.

Emerging players

• The Insurer: The Insurer is a digital-first specialist news and analysis platform covering reinsurance, ILS, and specialty insurance. While focused on the global reinsurance and ILS segment, it increasingly competes with Insurance Times for senior insurance professional readership and event sponsorships.

Broad incumbents

• Business Insurance (Crain Communications): Business Insurance is a long-established US/international trade publication covering commercial insurance, risk management, and employee benefits via a broad news, magazine, and events portfolio. It is a comparable B2B insurance media brand at greater scale, offering insight into how a mature insurance trade publication can be operated and monetized.

Others

• AM Best News & Research: AM Best is a global insurance credit rating agency that also publishes extensive insurance industry news, research, and analytics. While primarily a rating agency, its news and research output competes for the same insurance professional readership time and attention that Insurance Times monetizes.

Regional players

• Insurance Asset Management: Insurance Asset Management is a B2B media title covering insurance investment activity from a US/global base. It targets insurance treasurers and CIOs with news and research, partially overlapping Insurance Times' broader insurance professional audience in adjacent sub-segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/InsuranceTimes_
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/insurancetimes
• LinkedInuk.linkedin.com/company/insurance-times
• Instagraminstagram.com/insurance_times

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Insurance Times