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House of Lords to probe insurance market
The House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee has today (21 May) launched a new inquiry on the regulation of the UK’s consumer insurance market.
Regulator interest gives MGAs ‘competitive advantage’
Heightened regulatory interest in the MGA sector could actually help the sector grow, according to Pen Underwriting CEO Tom Downey.
Why now is the time to introduce a new Financial Services Bill
Trade Voice: Graeme Trudgill, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers Association, says the time is now for a new Financial Services Bill to help supercharge the broking sector.
Oliver and Alexander Kent-Braham, Marshmallow
Oliver and Alexander Kent-Braham’s journey from running a start-up on free wi-fi in a Virgin Active gym to leading one of Europe’s largest fintechs has become one of the most compelling success stories in UK insurance.
Industry experts launch people development consulting firm
A team of insurance experts have teamed up to launch Cream Consulting, with the hope of delivering “real change across people development, consulting and technology in insurance and financial services,” Insurance Post can reveal.
Final Dive In festival to tackle balance between humans and AI
The final iteration of the Lloyd’s of London diversity and inclusion festival has been announced, with the theme taking aim at retaining crucial human elements alongside artificial intelligence adoption.
Why the insurance industry needs to mind its language
View from the Top: Clare Knight, Managing Director, Bspoke Underwriting, breaks down why the industry should revaluate the language it uses both internally and in policy wordings.
Average home insurance payout in Q1 ‘highest on record’
The latest data from the Association of British Insurers shows home insurers paid out £846m in property claims across the first quarter of 2026.
McGill’s aviation solution; Aviva’s flood risk app; Zurich UK’s COO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Axa offers financial assistance to staff affected by domestic abuse
Axa UK has launched a domestic abuse internal financial fund to support employees with financial assistance to help them get out of an abusive situation.
Insurance consumers leaning towards humans over AI
Customers prefer dealing with a human when buying cover and feel that human interaction is essential when it comes to claims, according to data from KPMG.
Nick Hobbs to depart Allianz Commercial
Nick Hobbs, chief distribution officer for Allianz Commercial, is to step down from his role at the business after 25 years with Allianz, the insurer has announced.
Insurance ERGs pivot towards data amid AI bias risks
Insurers are shifting employee resource groups towards data, collaboration and commercial value, while some in the industry warn of AI internal bias risks.
Jensten creates two executive roles amid restructure
Jensten Group has added two new roles to its executive leadership team as part of a restructure of the business into two trading divisions: broking, and product and distribution.
Tysers Live CEO Chapman steps down
Tysers has announced that Paul Chapman is stepping down from his post as chief executive of Tysers Live to pursue personal interests.
Is it third time lucky for Axa as it merges divisions again?
Content Director’s View: With Axa UK and Ireland combining its personal and commercial businesses into one, Jonathan Swift reflects on why insurers often oscillate between splitting and merging these divisions, and what led the insurer to believe this…
Axa nabs DLG’s Milliner for new claims role
Axa Insurance UK has appointed Martin Milliner to the new role of chief claims transformation officer, following the merger of the provider's retail and commercial arms in the UK.
Bridgehaven’s European move; Covéa’s partnership; Axa UK’s general counsel
Weekly Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Acrisure UK Broking scoops up four firms
Acrisure UK’s broking platform has acquired four retail businesses across several lines.
Arc Legal CEO Lee Taylor steps down
MGA Arc Legal has named Ashley Law as its new CEO as Lee Taylor leaves for personal reasons.
Qover tops $100m in funding with $12m facility
Embedded insurance firm Qover has secured a $12m (£9.5m) growth capital facility from CIBC Innovation Banking.