Commercial
KPMG’s Evans reveals US investors set to snap up UK insurers
US investors are lining up to buy mid and top-tier UK MGAs and brokers in the year ahead, according to Huw Evans, partner and head of insurance at KPMG UK.
Diary of an Insurer: Zurich’s Paul Green
Paul Green, Zurich UK's multinational hub manager, engages with brokers, leads underwriters, enjoys river walks with his dog and late-night F1 racing sessions.
Zurich UK promotes for commercial lead as Streidl departs
Zurich UK has appointed Anita Gabat as head of commercial insurance.
How 9/11 still shapes insurance
Editor’s View: On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Emma Ann Hughes reflects on how the attacks changed terrorism risk, catastrophe modelling and insurance capacity forever and reminds the sector of how it must always help people recover from loss.
Diversity and Inclusion In Insurance Awards 2026 shortlist revealed
Insurance Post can reveal the businesses and individuals who have been shortlisted for the 2026 Diversity and Inclusion In Insurance Awards.
Boycott Bloody Insurance change tactics and plan global protest
Boycott Bloody Insurance has revealed protests against the insurance industry will become more artistic and expand into the regions.
Forget breaking in: AI helps cyber criminals blend in
Cyber insurers must adapt as attackers increasingly exploit trusted identities, software and AI-generated content rather than traditional vulnerabilities, according to Ben Watson, class underwriter for cyber at Westfield Specialty International.
Time:To – MGAA’s Keating on how to stay on top of governance
The importance of data to keep tabs on delegated authority to satisfy the regulator is stressed by Michael Keating, CEO of the Managing General Agents’ Association, in the latest Insurance Post Time:To video.
Aviva launches specialty hybrid fronting for MGAs
Aviva has launched a new MGA hybrid fronting proposition through its Global Corporate & Specialty business.
BPL launches surety division
BPL has launched BPL Surety, a new business line offering global guarantee solutions, marking the broker's second business line launch this year.
Time:To – Aspect’s Carpio on how AI has made it easier to underwrite
Artificial intelligence and technology allows you to adjust your portfolio easier than ever before, according to George Rojas Carpio, senior underwriter at Aspect.
Webinar: Watch Iprism, Duck Creek and Hyland discuss the future of commercial underwriting
The conversation around AI in underwriting is shifting, from what’s possible to what’s already in play. What will be the norm in five years' time, and how do we get there?
How AI cut Miller’s KYC processing time by over 50%
From cutting KYC processing time by more than half to automating routine work, Clare Lebecq, group chief operating officer of Miller, reveals how her artificial intelligence strategy is delivering measurable business value.
Agentic AI has ability to ‘fundamentally change’ operations
Hamilton CEO Pina Albo said in “one of the most complex environments ever” in the insurance industry, agentic artificial intelligence is making the sector feel like it has more staff.
Zurich cuts commercial underwriting time by 78% with AI
Zurich UK’s underwriting workbench for commercial insurance has reduced processing times by 78% in less than two years.
Who pays when AI gets it wrong in the boardroom?
Duane Folkard, lead cyber underwriter, and Sam Cornelius, lead management liability underwriter at rrelentless, examine whether current underwriting approaches adequately assess how artificial intelligence-generated information is used in decision making.
Time:To – Zurich’s Thomas on using AI to strengthen underwriting
Artificial intelligence should be used to help underwriters spend less time hunting around for data, according to Sam Thomas, interim chief underwriting officer of Zurich UK.
AI turns cyber from a frequency story into an accumulation one
Richard Ford, CyberCube’s vice president of engineering, says cyber in the artificial intelligence era means underwriters are being asked to price a moving target that’s changing direction unpredictably.
Time:To – Commercial Express’ Pritchard on AI improving decisions
Duncan Pritchard, managing director at Commercial Express, shares how the business has cleansed its data and created a virtual underwriting assistant.
Time:To – CyberCube’s Brink on educating customers
In the latest Insurance Post Time:To video, Nate Brink, head of broker sales and account management at CyberCube, explained how brokers should use artificial intelligence so they can spend more time educating customers about their risks.
CFC CUO on why excluding AI is not an option
Nick Line, chief underwriting officer of CFC, says insurers must adapt coverage and their thinking now for how artificial intelligence is reshaping businesses.