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FCA’s Knight insists CPD changes are not a relaxation
The Financial Conduct Authority’s decision to ditch its 15-hour-per-year continuing professional development requirement for insurers should not be viewed as a relaxation of standards, according to the regulator’s director of insurance, Chris Knight.
Ogden calls for different responses to predictable shocks
Stephanie Ogden, CEO of Munich Re Global Specialty, has said the insurance industry must respond differently to predictable shocks as it becomes accustomed to black swan events.
Aviva’s Blanc urges CII to ‘stay relevant’ amid AI boom
Aviva Group CEO Amanda Blanc has urged the Chartered Insurance Institute to lean into the “extraordinary opportunity” but stave off the real “threat of irrelevance” it faces as artificial intelligence continues to change the way the industry operates.
Covéa's Crabb joins Commercial Express to lead schemes launch
After departing Covéa, Nicki Crabb has joined Commercial Express to head up its newly launched delegated authority schemes division.
CII CEO raises concerns over AI and entry-level insurance roles
Matthew Hill, CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute, has warned that the automation of entry-level tasks could change how future insurance professionals develop their skills and judgement.
Aviva’s Morse is third HNW exec to join Euna
MGA Euna has hired the third Aviva high-net-worth private clients executive who left the provider back in May this year.
Sky Protect faces continued losses
Sky UK’s insurance arm has reported continued losses in 2025.
Q&A: James O’Hara, AbbeyAutoline
James O’Hara, a Chartered insurance broker and senior manager at AbbeyAutoline, reveals how he achieved one of the Chartered Insurance Institute’s highest global accolades after topping the performance charts in his Fellowship examinations.
Throwback Thursday: Casualty of Eagle Star fallout
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to October 1991 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when Eagle Star’s restructuring caused a senior exit.
Dive In ends with Lloyd’s promise to widen doors to insurance
Editor’s View: As Dive In comes to an end after 12 years, Emma Ann Hughes reflects on the festival’s legacy and Lloyd’s promise to make the industry more open, accessible and representative.
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Is a gen AI-enabled fraud tsunami heading for multiple business lines?
Amid an escalation of artificial intelligence-enabled fraudulent claims in the home and motor lines, Marcel Le Gouais explores how insurers are ramping up detection measures and collaborating with police to aid fraudster convictions.
Has broker Bennetts set a record with seven owners since 2000?
Content Director’s View: Private equity, consolidators, insurers seeking diversification ... these have all contributed to a boom in M&A and investment in the UK insurance sector since 2000. Jonathan Swift looks at which businesses have – as a result – changed hands the most since the turn of the century.
How insurers are navigating a stormy yacht market
From superyachts to mid-tier pleasure craft, Tom Luckham explores what's driving the yacht insurance market, and whether better tech, data and underwriting is keeping pace with risk.
Protecting panting pets from overheating in heatwaves
As the UK swelters through heatwaves, Scott McGee discovers insurers are seeing signs that soaring temperatures are changing the nature of pet claims and prompting renewed focus on prevention.
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UK claims service hits new record high
Six out of eight general insurance business lines showed improvement when it comes to claims service in the second quarter, with only energy and marine declining, the latest data from Gracechurch revealed.
Middle East disruption drives uptick in travel insurance complaints
A 30% year-on-year rise in travel insurance complaints has been partly linked to disruption from the Middle East conflict. However, Millie Ridley, senior researcher at Fairer Finance, reveals customer satisfaction in the product continues to improve.
Energy leaders say insurance is ‘essential’ to their business
Energy business leaders view insurance as essential to their business and reckon insurers’ importance will grow, according to new data gathered by Reuters Insights and Axa XL.
Parametric benefits gain traction in travel insurance
A growing number of providers are introducing automatic flight and baggage delay payments as demand for faster claims solutions increases, according to Anna-Marie Duthie, insight consultant for general insurance at Defaqto.
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