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Allianz UK CEO anticipates ‘difficult trading year’ ahead
Despite almost a 30% increase in operating profits, Allianz UK CEO Colm Holmes believes 2026 is going to be a “difficult trading year”.
Aviva’s Washington out as Probitas CEO
Aviva’s MD of global corporate and specialty at Aviva, and CEO of Probitas, Matt Washington is leaving the business to “pursue opportunities outside of Aviva”.
Markel International’s Hogan on how cover for environmental contamination is evolving
View from the top: Olivia Hogan, senior environmental underwriter at Markel International, looks at how tighter regulations, industry awareness and risk management are changing approaches to environmental liability cover.
Blog: Claims standards are tightening, but rebuild costs are the real stress test
Claims handling is under FCA scrutiny, but rebuild factors may be shaping home insurance outcomes just as much, says Matthew Ward of RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Roundtable: Transforming risk management in commercial insurance
How insurers and brokers can help businesses navigate a complex risk landscape and strengthen loss prevention for the future.
Q&A: Ashleigh Gwilliam, nCino
Ashleigh Gwilliam, director of insurance at nCino, talks to Insurance Post about life post-acquisition, soft market dynamics, and what the firm has planned for 2026.
Throwback Thursday: Golf society; Risk assessor wages
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to February 1971 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when golfers were gathering and only male risk assessors need apply for jobs.
Threat actors showing dramatic shift in cyber-attack executions
Data has indicated a dramatic shift in how threat actors are executing prolonged attacks on organisations.
Ageas Group sees continued growth following Esure and Saga deals
Ageas Group has recorded a 9% growth in revenue, as well as a 33% increase in operating profit thanks to “transformative M&A”.
Centuries old Lloyd's entities join forces
The 290-year-old maritime risks partner for the London market, Lloyd’s List Intelligence, is set to evolve its ecosystem by moving the Lloyd’s Agency Network under its management.
Hiscox delivers record profit and plots next phase
Hiscox has delivered its third consecutive year of record profits and set out ambitions for further acceleration through to 2028.
What do insurers need before the UK goes driverless?
With the UK government moving full steam ahead with autonomous vehicle testing, Scott McGee asks how close we are to a driverless world, and what do insurance providers need before that becomes a reality.
Why the FCA’s fair value rules need a rethink
Four years after their introduction, Branko Bjelobaba is principal of Branko Ltd, observes the Financial Conduct Authority’s fair value rules remain costly, unclear, and ineffective offering consumers little real insight into whether general insurance products genuinely deliver value.
Will the CMA tame pet insurance costs?
In the latest episode of the Insurance Post Podcast, deputy editor Scott McGee (and proud puppy owner to Ozzy) digs into why pet insurance costs have soared and whether the Competition & Markets Authority’s proposed reforms of the veterinary sector could make cover more affordable.
Stanford replaces Thaker as Sompo UK CEO
Aspen UK CEO Sarah Stanford will lead all of Sompo UK’s property and casualty insurance operations, replacing outgoing CEO Bob Thaker.
Caravan Guard founder Peter Wilby passes away
Peter Wilby, founder and chairman of caravan insurance firm Caravan Guard, has passed away at age 78, his family has announced.
Aviva appoints Chris Cochrane as group CIO
Aviva has appointed Chris Cochrane as group chief information officer with effect from summer 2026, replacing the retiring John Cummings.
Sign up for Claims Club to hear from London Fire Brigade and others
Fire risk in residential and mixed-use buildings is evolving in ways that are not always fully captured by data, models or regulation.
FCA outlines insurance regulation plans
The Financial Conduct Authority has promised to improve access to insurance, scrutinise claims handling, get to grips with artificial intelligence and cyber risks, plus slash red tape over the year ahead.
Big Interview: Andrew Burke, HSB UK & Ireland
After stepping back from executive life to spend more time with his three daughters, Andrew Burke has returned as CEO of HSB UK & Ireland with plans to grow the specialist insurer and strategic partnerships.
The power of partnership in a soft market
Trade Voice: Isha Patel, group commercial director at Partners&, and chair of the CII Broking Community Board, explains how brokers should be responding to a soft market.
Phil Bayles confirmed as Everywhen’s broking CEO
Phil Bayles has been named as Everywhen’s general insurance broking CEO, after having served as chief commercial officer since 2021.
City of London launches rival to Biba conference
The City of London Corporation has announced the launch of their inaugural Global Risk Summit.
Ami North the latest to leave DLG
Ami North, Direct Line’s head of counter fraud, and chair of the Insurance Fraud Investigators’ Group, is leaving the insurer, Post can reveal.
Aviva targets financial lines expansion
Aviva is gearing up to for a number of financial lines launches across both its London and regions operations as it attempts to build scale in segment.
Insurers' greatest IT headaches revealed
Delays in data updates (75%) and inflexible screening tools (80%) are the insurance sector’s most acute challenges, a London Stock Exchange Group Risk Intelligence survey of compliance professionals has revealed.