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Justice Committee relaunches court delay inquiry
The Justice Select Committee has announced today (21 January) that it is to reinstate its previously announced inquiry into the work of the County Court, following complaints regarding court capacity and resources.
Chancellor to sit down with top insurance bosses
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to host various forums with financial services bosses over the coming weeks, including with senior executives from the insurance and reinsurance industries.
Climate protesters fail in attempt to cut insurer comms
Climate protesters Shut The System have claimed to hit major insurers by cutting communication cables yesterday (20 January). However, disruption appears to be minimal.
Court kicks off fortnight of Covid BI hearings
Two key appeals relating to Covid-era business interruption disputes are set to be heard by the Court of Appeal in the coming weeks, with the first of two hearings beginning today (21 January).
How MGAs can continue to transform in 2025
Trade Voice: As the underwriting capacity of the Managing General Agents’ Association’s membership tops £15bn, CEO Mike Keating looks at the trends that will shape the MGA market in 2025.
60 Seconds With... Charles Taylor's Jeremy Stevens
Jeremy Stevens, head of EMEA business at Charles Taylor InsureTech, can't live without coffee and nothing is going to break his stride.
Big Interview: Adam Humphrey, Global Risk Solutions & Cila
"Relevance" is vital to Adam Humphrey, CEO of CCS & GRS International at Global Risk Solutions, who wants to use his year as president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters to raise the sector’s game.
Pet insurance premiums stabilise in Q4
Pet insurance premiums stabilised in December 2024, following a year of fluctuating pricing trends, the latest Pearson Ham Group data has shown.
PRA CEO tells Starmer his main focus is stability
Sam Woods, CEO of the Prudential Regulation Authority, has written to prime minister Keir Starmer promising to support the Labour government’s growth goal.
EY steps away from Direct Line following Aviva deal
Insurance Post understands EY has stepped down as service provider for Direct Line Group as a result of the deal with Aviva.
Arch promotes Bottle to UK MD
Arch Insurance International has promoted senior vice president of distribution and strategy Mike Bottle to UK managing director with immediate effect.
Professional indemnity rates expected to fall rapidly
A capacity-driven professional indemnity insurance market offers the chance for growth and competitive pricing in 2025, Clyde & Co has predicted.
Diary of an Insurer: Purbeck’s Todd Davison
Todd Davison, managing director of Purbeck Insurance Services, visits new offices in Rugby, puts his Excel talents to the test, tackles present wrapping and works on his swing.
FCA CEO promises focus on growth in letter to prime minister
CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority, Nikhil Rathi, has written to prime minister Keir Starmer promising growth will be a “cornerstone” of the regulator’s strategy through to 2030.
Acorn acquires MyPolicy; Sedgwick’s repairs initiative; Bridgehaven’s head of claims
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Marshmallow sued for alleged disability discrimination
Insurance unicorn Marshmallow is being sued by its former chief financial officer for alleged disability discrimination, an employment tribunal judgment has revealed.
Ex-law firm execs to appear at Southwark Crown Court
Five former Axiom Ince executives appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday (15 January) to hear charges being brought against them by the Serious Fraud Office.
Is it time to write an obituary for telematics?
Content Director’s View: With once market leader Insurethebox now closed to new business and renewals, Jonathan Swift asks is the golden age of UK telematics insurance already over or should he wait to see how the latest new dawn pans out before writing an obituary?ait to see how the latest new dawn pans out before writing an obituary.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Guidewire’s Lasso and Markerstudy balls
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.
Cila President outlines plan to avoid future FOS roastings
Adam Humphrey, president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, has revealed changes at the professional body that should prevent the Financial Ombudsman Service criticising the sector again.
IFB to launch integrated fraud database in 2026
The Insurance Fraud Bureau will launch a ‘unified fraud technology platform,’ which will integrate insurance fraud datasets into one database, in 2026.
New City minister promises Labour will unlock broker potential
Less than 24 hours after replacing Tulip Siddiq as City minister, the new holder of the post Emma Reynolds has promised to partner with brokers to help them achieve growth.
Cyber market under pressure to pass on know-how to the next generation
The cyber insurance market needs to expedite the passing on of know-how from experienced staff to new recruits, Markel’s head of cyber has said.
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FCA told to stop insurers exploiting Goldilocks-like customers
Rocio Concha, director of policy and advocacy at Which?, claims her organisation’s research suggests insurers are failing to “put themselves in their customers’ shoes” and are exploiting their Goldilocks-like approach to purchasing policies.