Opinion
Why MGAs need to hold the line in 2026
Trade Voice: Mike Keating, CEO of the Managing General Agents’ Association, says the softening market gives MGAs the opportunity to prove their mettle – but they must show underwriting discipline.
Could AI widen the insurance gap?
While artificial intelligence dominates forecasts for the future of insurance, Jarrod Johnson, director of Scenario Risk Partners, argues other technologies like drones and mobile risk-assessment tools may be the ones that hold the key to closing the UK…
Why insurers can’t afford to sleepwalk into the next regulatory wave
As regulatory demands tighten across the FCA and Lloyd’s, Loka Venkatramana, senior consultant at Pathlight Associates, warns insurers must adapt with data-driven, outcome-focused compliance or risk being left behind.
Navigating the Arbitration Act 2025
Lydia Savill, partner of Hogan Lovells, outlines what the Arbitration Act 2025 means for insurers.
Why Which?’s super-complaint is a turning point for insurance
Rocio Concha, director of policy and advocacy at Which?, explains why the Financial Conduct Authority’s agreement with its super-complaint marks a critical moment for home and travel insurance, and why swift regulatory action is now essential to improve…
JLR breach sparks debate on insurance gaps and state support
Joel Leigh, partner at law firm Howard Kennedy, examines how the £2bn Jaguar Land Rover breach triggered government intervention, supply-chain strain and potential disputes that underline the need for robust cyber cover.
Underwriting takes its toll so mental health support is vital
Tim Groves, professional communities and engagement manager at the Chartered Insurance Institute, outlines the lessons learned from a recent wellbeing programme run by the trade body’s Underwriting Community.
How Covid-19 litigation has shifted BI policy wording
Joanna Grant, managing partner of Fenchurch Law, explores how business interruption insurance has evolved five years on from the pandemic, and whether the lessons of Covid-19 are being properly applied today.
Five insurance M&A storylines to follow in 2026
As we bid farewell to 2025, Post content director Jonathan Swift highlights the M&A storylines that might make the transition from rumour to reality next year and beyond.
NFU Mutual chief urges action on rising rural road fatalities
Nick Turner, chief executive of NFU Mutual, warns that rural roads remain disproportionately deadly and calls on the government to ensure the new national road safety strategy tackles the persistent loss of life.
Motor Insurance Taskforce report proves providers call the shots
Deputy Editor’s View: Scott McGee observes the Labour government’s motor insurance taskforce report felt more like a victory for industry lobbying than for politicians or drivers.
Potholes put councils on legal front line over road repairs
As pothole-related injury and damage claims increase, Georgia Milton, paralegal at DWF, warns councils and insurers must navigate complex legal duties, evidential hurdles and financial risks in proving when liability begins.
MOJ review must confront delays in the OIC Portal
The Ministry of Justice’s post-implementation review must confront data gaps, delays and fairness issues in the low-value motor claims process, writes Sue Brown, chair of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society.
A Christmas Carol for insurance’s digital dilemmas
Editor’s View: Insurers to confront the ghosts of past technology missteps in order to claim a more connected, brighter future, according to Emma Ann Hughes who is under the influence of Charles Dickens this Christmas.
How modern methods of construction are affecting insurers
As modern construction methods reshape UK property, Jon Thacker, chief commercial officer of Aon UK, explores how insurers can adapt to evolving risks, limited data and rising claims complexity while supporting safer, greener building.
ABI says Which?’s complaint evidence ‘doesn’t reflect reality’
Trade Voice: Chris Bose, director of general insurance and international at the Association of British Insurers, responds to concerns raised by Which? and sets out why practical, proportionate reforms are essential to strengthen trust in the market.
How MGAs are shaping the future of insurance
View from the Top: Kevin Morton, head of high net worth and personal lines partnerships at Zurich UK, explains why MGAs are set to remain a central pillar of the insurance market.
Six insurance risks of employee attendance monitoring
With major employers starting to keep tabs on office attendance, Colin Ashworth, managing director of insurance operations at NFP, unpicks the potential claims that could arise from forcing more employees back into the workplace.
UK insurtechs are making waves on the world stage – and rightly so
Trade Voice: Melissa Collett, CEO of Insurtech UK, explains how the body is supporting the UK’s insurtech sector as it goes from strength to strength.
Which? super-complaint shows insurance is a race to the bottom
James Daley, managing director of Fairer Finance, argues Which’s super-complaint lays bare long-standing problems in policy quality, claims performance and comparison-site competition and pushes for better purchase information to halt the industry’s…
Die Hard: Who is insurance’s answer to John McClane?
Content Director's View: Putting aside the argument about whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie or not, Jonathan Swift asks if you have ever wondered who would be the insurance equivalent to NYPD cop turned terrorist plot spoiler John McClane?