Articles by Scott McGee
Prestige Underwriting targeting £300m GWP by end of 2026
Prestige Underwriting’s MD Alison Williams has told Insurance Post how she is targeting £300m in GWP by the end of 2026, which includes M&A.
RSA ‘needs acquisitions’ to realise growth ambitions
RSA UK and International CEO Ken Norgrove has said the insurer needs to make acquisitions if it is going to reach its ambition of doubling the business by 2030.
DWF and Verisk partner to enhance offering to clients
DWF and Verisk have teamed up to deliver enhanced service offerings and targeted solutions for their shared clients in the insurance industry, Insurance Post can reveal.
Are e-scooters worth the hassle?
News Editor's View: Five years into the UK’s e-scooter trials, Scott McGee considers how safety concerns, data gaps, and regulatory uncertainty continue to cloud the mode of transport's future and whether the insurance industry will want to provide cover.
Galjaard cautious of history repeating itself with returning competition
While he hopes the market has matured in the last few years, Markel’s managing director for the UK, Neil Galjaard, is hoping brokers “have long memories” of providers that exited markets when things got tough.
MGAA looking at increasing Lloyd’s syndicate membership
Managing General Agents’ Association CEO Mike Keating has revealed he is in discussion with some large Lloyd’s insurers in a bid to bring more syndicates in as members.
Biba attendee seeks justice after payment fraud
A delegate at last week’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference is seeking justice after finding out dozens of people used his bank card to pay for their parking.
Ageas to keep Esure and Saga brands
At a time when many heritage brands are on their way out, Ageas UK CEO Ant Middle has told Insurance Post that both the Esure and Saga brands it has bought are to set to stay.
Big Interview: Jason Richards, Swiss Re
Jason Richards, Swiss Re CEO for UK and Ireland sits down with Scott McGee to talk through company priorities, the UK property insurance market, and what he thinks must be the top priorities for the next CEO of Lloyd's.
Markel’s Galjaard outlines plan to double the UK business
Markel’s UK managing director Neil Galjaard shared the business has just signed off a growth strategy that aims to double the size of the business by 2030.
Sedgwick’s Blunt says lack of future insurance CEOs is ‘our fault’
Sedgwick’s managing director for its Talent Solutions unit, Carolyn Blunt, has said it is the industry’s fault that we are seeing a lack of future CEOs coming through.
FCA hopes firms will gain confidence with fewer rules
The Financial Conduct Authority has said how it hopes firms build confidence in their knowledge of customer service and outcomes, as opposed to a “tickbox” exercise again.
DLG deal ‘on course’ and not a distraction for Aviva
Despite the Competitions and Markets Authority opening up a probe into the acquisition, Aviva’s Owen Morris remains confident the deal will still be done in mid-2025.
Hiscox warns how tech insurance bubble could burst
Hiscox’s head of technology, Adam Atkins, has warned that the influx of new competition into the market could lead to another event which would see many exits in the sector.
Sedgwick launches L&D service for insurance clients
Sedgwick has this morning (12 May) launched a new unit of the business, offering learning and development solutions to insurance and corporate clients across the UK, Insurance Post can reveal.
Konsileo could raise more funds as it looks to ramp up recruitment
Konsileo CEO and founder John Warburton has told Insurance Post the broker could look to raise more funds to achieve its recruitment targets over the next two years.
Ageas unifies customer records using LexisNexis tech
Ageas has partnered with LexisNexis to take policyholder data across all platforms and collate it down to a single identity for each customer.
Premium finance costs continue to decrease amid regulator scrutiny
The cost of financing insurance premiums has fallen since October 2024, the latest data from Pearson Ham has revealed.
Aviva to sell HNW policies through Lloyd’s
Aviva is developing a high-net-worth product it can sell through its Lloyd’s platform, Probitas, Insurance Post can reveal.
Aviva refreshes and relaunches HNW offering
Aviva’s private clients managing director Ann Owen has revealed how the insurer has revamped and relaunched its high-net-worth offering, following its Azur and Axa XL acquisitions.
Insurance complaints take a slight dip
The Financial Conduct Authority’s latest data has shown insurance and pure protection complaints decreased 6% from 764,272 in the first half of 2024 to 718,496 in the second half.
Esure launches its own motor ownership app
In early March, Esure rolled out its own motor ownership app, having learned lessons from peers attempting to do the same.
Half of UK brokers recruiting to fuel business growth
While the number of brokers actively looking to recruit has decreased, Aviva’s latest Broker Barometer has suggested those looking to recruit are doing so because they want to fuel business growth.
Motor repair skills gap still a concern that needs addressing
Experts have addressed the ongoing issue of a lack of skilled technicians being able to service more complex vehicles at the point of claim.