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How Dual’s data capability is transforming the MGA
Simon McGinn, CEO of Dual, has shared how the MGA’s data capability has been transformed in recent years and is accelerating the growth of the business.
Axa CIO reveals ROI on AI
Artificial intelligence has resulted in a significant uptick in the number of customers Axa retains, according to the insurer’s chief information officer Natasha Davydova.
ABI urges MPs to hardwire insurance into national resilience
The government must embed insurers at the heart of national resilience planning and involve the sector at the earliest stage of major policy decisions, Association of British Insurers director general Hannah Gurga told industry leaders.
Outsmarting fraudsters with connected intelligence
At a recent roundtable hosted by Insurance Post and sponsored by LexisNexis Risk Solutions, insurers explored smarter, connected approaches to fraud.
Blog: Why knowing your customer is critical for pet insurers
Rising costs and growing complaints are testing the UK pet insurance market like never before. CRIF’s Sara Costantini explores how truly knowing customers and their pets can build trust, reduce risk and meet rising regulatory expectations.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Axa’s therapy; Acini’s shots
Penny Black is back, sharing the tittle-tattle she overheard at insurance industry events, reviewing the quality of buffets at conferences and giving a thumbs up – or down – to the sector’s social media posts.
Five insurance trailblazers to celebrate on International Men’s Day
Editor’s View: Ahead of International Men’s Day on Wednesday (19 November) Emma Ann Hughes reflects on the male trailblazers who are reshaping the insurance industry by leading with empathy, allyship and action.
Markel names MD for new London Market business
Markel Insurance has today named Rohan Davies as managing director of its newly created London Market business.
Proposals for simplified FCA commercial and bespoke rules imminent
Post understands the Financial Conduct Authority is aiming to publish proposals for simplified rules for commercial and bespoke insurance products before the end of the year.
Webinar: Learn about AI underwriting lessons from the front line
The conversation around AI in underwriting is shifting, from what’s possible to what’s already in play.
Laka raises £14.1m in series B round
Laka has raised £14.1m in its series B funding round, following the green mobility insurer securing a £6.5m venture debt facility from HSBC Innovation Banking.
Throwback Thursday: Lifeguard in difficulty
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to November 1975 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when Lifeguard Assurance ran into difficulty.
Q&A: Rob Kemp, Aon
Rob Kemp, head of commercial risk at Aon, speaks to Insurance Post regarding his role so far, the broker's recent M&A activity, and its investments in AI.
How insurers should navigate a market in flux
View from the Top: Chris Wallace, QBE’s executive director of UK insurance, outlines his priorities in a market that’s softening and a UK economy that’s under pressure.
Gallagher shifts retail structure following AssuredPartners deal
Gallagher has announced a new UK retail operating structure with the creation of two new trading divisions.
Government introduces Bill to bolster cyber resilience
The UK government has today (12 November) introduced a new Bill to parliament aimed at strengthening cyber security for the nation’s essential public services.
Motor premiums decrease for third straight quarter
Motor insurance premiums have dropped each quarter so far in 2025, according to the Association of British Insurers’ latest tracker.
MPs call for more clarity on leasehold insurance fees
During a recent parliamentary debate, MPs shared horror stories of constituents dealing with their property management firms and insurers.
Solvency II inconsistencies put pet insurance on uneven footing
Pet insurance is a growing part of the non-life market, but inconsistent Solvency II classifications mean identical risks can attract very different capital requirements – a disparity that Catherine Drummond, partner at LCP, warns could shape competitiveness as the sector expands.
How insurance fuels the global shift to cleaner energy
As governments and activists call for faster climate action, Damisola Sulaiman digs deep into how the insurance industry is quietly enabling the net zero transition by unlocking investment, managing emerging risks, and helping high-emission sectors go green.
Which? names and shames insurers with low claims acceptance rates
Which? has found continued hesitancy from home insurers when accepting claims.
Biba welcomes government’s signposting initiative
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the financial inclusion strategy from government which outlines a total signposting initiative to improve access to insurance.
Aon expects new AI tool to cut claims resolution time by up to 20%
Aon is targeting a 10 to 20% improvement in its claims resolution time in the first year of deployment of its new artificial intelligence claims tool.
60 Seconds With… Trium’s Hanna Metsanvirta
Hanna Metsanvirta, Trium’s director of underwriting performance and one of the few female active underwriters in the market, shares her career milestones, love for Wonder Woman, and why Darude always gets her dancing.
Big Interview: Paul Greensmith and Jodie Kaufman Davis, HW Kaufman
After plenty of acquisitions over the years, HW Kaufman international CEO Paul Greensmith and group co-president Jodie Kaufman Davis sit down with Harry Curtis to discuss plans to turn the group’s international businesses into a broking and underwriting force to be reckoned with.
Is claims service the new battleground in a softening market?
Trade Voice: Richard Napoli, chair of the CII Claims Community board and UK claims and legal services director at Markel, looks at how insurers can differentiate themselves as competition heats up.