Articles by Scott McGee
Big Interview: Kelly Ogley, Howden
Kelly Ogley, CEO of Howden consumer and local commercial (C&LC), talks with Scott McGee about the increasing severity of change within the motor industry, A-Plan’s transition to Howden, and after 39 years in industry, looking at leaving a legacy to be…
Kelsall at Marshmallow no s’more
Marshmallow head of claims Nick Kelsall has left the insurer for Munich Re.
What will impact UK motor moving forward?
Given predictions of the UK motor insurance market going back into the red next year, experts have outlined the factors likely to impact performance and how the industry can mitigate those pressures.
IFB expanding into new lines with five-year strategy
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has today launched its five-year strategy in which it plans to bring about a more connected industry in the fight against fraud.
Direct Line leadership exodus concludes after Aviva takeover
The leadership exodus from Direct Line Group at Aviva has now concluded, with three senior executives departing the combined business, Insurance Post can reveal.
Ageas CEO ‘realistic’ on redundancies as Esure and Saga integration begins
Ageas UK CEO Ant Middle has said that while it is “very early” in the integration of Esure and Saga, “there is a reality” when it comes to staff.
Markel looking to expand geographies within the UK
Lee Mooney, Markel UK managing director, has revealed to Insurance Post that the company is in the early stages of expanding its geographical footprint.
McMillan steps down as Ageas completes Esure deal
David McMillan is stepping down as CEO of Esure after the provider completed its move over to Ageas.
Markel UK targets growth as 1% market share ‘not enough’
Lee Mooney, managing director of Markel UK has said the focus for the insurer is to increase its relevance for brokers, saying 1% of market share “is just not big enough to be relevant”.
Contrasts show among travel insurance premiums
Travel insurance premiums showed striking contrasts between summer 2025 and summer 2024, according to analysis from Pearson Ham Group.
Covéa Insurance UK CEO Macedo to step down
Georges De Macedo is stepping down from the role of Covéa UK CEO.
Rapid AI rollout tests insurers’ ability to prove real value
Without the right projects and processes, many artificial intelligence deployments in the insurance industry risk failing to deliver real benefits, a panel at today's (24 September) Defaqto conference has warned.
FCA uncovers £200m of short-changing from motor insurers
More than 270,000 motorists are to receive a collective £200m in motor insurance compensation after the Financial Conduct Authority found some insurers had short-changed customers on stolen or written off vehicle claims.
Hold senior management to account so social mobility goals are met
Introducing social mobility targets into senior management responsibilities was a key takeaway from a Dive In panel debate.
Regulator to open UK borders for international insurers
The Prudential Regulation Authority has launched a consultation on proposals to make it easier for international insurers to establish UK branches.
Motor consolidation pushing providers to new lines
WTW has suggested the increased consolidation in the UK personal lines motor market has started pushing providers to widen their nets.
Seventeen Group names CEO to replace retiring Anscombe
Seventeen Group has revealed that Oliver Thorne will take on the role of CEO at the company once current CEO Paul Anscombe retires.
Experts weigh up AI threats and opportunities within fraud
At Insurance Post’s Claims and Underwriting Clubs last week, experts discussed how fraudsters are increasingly exploiting artificial intelligence while insurers are also using the technology to fight back.
Calls for brokers and PCWs to do more to tackle ghost broking
Mark Allen, head of financial crime and fraud at the Association of British Insurers has called ghost broking an “everybody problem” and called for the broking and price comparison site communities to get on board.
Insurers still struggling to convert cyber awareness to sales
News Editor’s View: Research from FWD shows that while some insurers are excelling at turning awareness of cyber insurance into sales, others continue to struggle with both awareness and conversion.
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.
Santam unveils syndicate exec team after Lloyd’s approval
Santam has revealed the executive team to lead its newly launched syndicate, 1918.
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.
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.