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Repair costs still rising despite improvements to body shop capacity
Repair costs are set to continue to increase into 2026, despite a decreasing rate in accidents and improved body shop capacity, Matt Thorby, head of motor at Verisk Claims has told Insurance Post.
21 insurtechs compete for a place in Lloyd’s Lab cohort 15
Lloyd’s Lab conducted a pitch day for its 15th cohort on Tuesday (9 September), which saw 21 firms face off for one of the 10 spots in the 10-week accelerator programme.
Aviva’s DLG takeover: Why social media can’t be an afterthought
After Aviva completed its £3.7bn takeover of Direct Line, Adam Biddle, CEO of marketing agency Gh0st, explores why social media visibility is critical when financial brands merge.
AI agents could join insurance workforce within next three years
Erez Barak, chief technology officer at insurtech Earnix, has told Insurance Post artificial intelligence agents could join the insurance workforce in the next “12 to 36 months.”
Former Gable CEO found liable for £5m misappropriations
The former CEO and chief financial officer of insurer Gable, which collapsed in 2016, have been found liable for millions of pounds in legal proceedings brought by the company’s liquidators.
Fraudsters using AI ‘next great threat’ to insurance industry
Generative artificial intelligence in the hands of fraudsters has the potential to be a huge threat, but the industry must fight fire with fire, delegates have heard.
TifGroup looks to rival Verisk with Protectif screening tool
TifGroup has opened up its medical screening tool, Protectif, to the wider travel insurance market as it looks to challenge Verisk and take a “piece of the pie”, Insurance Post can reveal.
Verisk flags ‘big hole’ in property claims net zero understanding
Head of property claims solutions at Verisk Ben Blain has argued there is a “big hole” in the understanding of scope three emissions within property claims.
Santam unveils syndicate exec team after Lloyd’s approval
Santam has revealed the executive team to lead its newly launched syndicate, 1918.
Unum UK enters health cash plan market
Unum UK has entered the health cash plan market, with Mark Till, CEO of Unum UK, revealing the insurer intends to become a top three provider.
Percayso names new group CEO as Tomlinson exits
Percayso has hired Keith Binley to be group CEO as Richard Tomlinson leaves the business after seven years.
Aviva’s Storah calls for pricing sanity not vanity
Aviva’s UK and Ireland General Insurance CEO Jason Storah has called for the market to show more pricing sanity as the market softens.
Nexus CEO exits after email investigation
Nexus Underwriting CEO Stuart Rouse has stepped away from the business following an internal investigation into an “offensive” all-staff email, with Steve Hearn replacing him on an interim basis.
Ageas joins Co-op panel; Aon sponsors F1 Ferrari; Descartes hires new CFO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
HSB hires former Das boss Burke as CEO
Specialist engineering insurance and inspection services provider HSB UK & Ireland has appointed Andrew Burke, ex-CEO of Das UK Group, as its new CEO.
Tiernan denies Lloyd’s has done a u-turn on fossil fuels
Lloyd’s of London CEO Patrick Tiernan has denied claims the marketplace will no longer ask insurers to stop providing insurance cover for fossil fuels.
Aviva detects £60m of claims fraud in first half of 2025
Aviva has detected and intercepted over 6000 fraudulent insurance claims in the first half of 2025, amounting to over £60m, the insurer reported this morning.
CFC appoints Jane Poole as group CFO
Former Direct Line Group chief financial officer Jane Poole will be joining CFC in September, subject to regulatory approval.
Viral sign-holding graduate secures Howden internship
Alexander Mani, a job-seeking economics graduate who stood outside the Lloyd’s building for 10 hours holding a self-advertising sign this summer, has secured an internship at Howden.
Jensten finds buyer in Bain Capital
Jensten is set to be bought by private equity firm Bain Capital, following two years of attempts to find a buyer.
Ferma urges insurers to ditch transition risk exclusions
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has called for insurers to stop imposing “blanket exclusions or one-size-fits-all pricing” when insuring transition-related risks.
Starpeak x Peach; Liiba’s commercial report; Aon’s head of professional services
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Home Protect ready to roll out AI-powered claims system
Home Protect is getting ready to launch a fraud detection and claims settlement system in September that chief technology officer Dan Huddart has called a “genuine game changer” for insurance.
Nicola George to depart Allianz Broker
Allianz Personal Broker’s managing director of personal lines will depart the business in October, the company has confirmed.