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Davies CEO warns agentic AI investment ‘imperative’ for survival
Davies group CEO Dan Saulter has argued investment in agentic artificial intelligence is an “imperative” and not an “option”.
Big Interview: Simon McGinn, CEO of Dual UK
Simon McGinn, CEO of Dual UK, is betting on regional expansion, specialist expertise and empowering underwriting talent, rather than pursuing takeovers, to double the MGA business by 2030.
Spotlight: Shifting fraud detection to the point of application
Financial pressures and new technology are boosting fraudulent activity to ever-higher levels. With increasing online interactions, gaps in verification processes and sometimes limited resources dedicated to fraud detection, application and identity fraud have become the fastest-growing and most challenging threats to detect. Insurers must therefore apply the best possible controls at point-of-quo
Howden buys Church of Scotland insurance scheme
Howden has agreed to acquire the Aviva-backed insurance services from the Church of Scotland, following a strategic review of its insurance provision.
Why insurance is still a people business
Trade Voice: Graeme Trudgill, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, says the value of in-person connection is firmly in evidence on the trade body’s regional tour.
Claims fraud interceptions continue to top £1bn
£1.16bn worth of fraudulent general insurance claims were identified in 2024, according to the Association of British Insurers’ latest data.
Dual’s McGinn outlines plan to accelerate MGA’s expansion
Simon McGinn, CEO of Dual UK, has revealed how he intends to accelerate the growth of the MGA business.
Insurers stuck in scaling trap as IT lags ambitions
Insurers may be more determined than ever to accelerate product innovation, but new data suggests outdated IT infrastructure is standing in the way of that ambition.
Diary of an Insurer: Dual’s Moira Spencer
Moira Spencer, regional manager for Dual in the northwest, starts her week with an energising early morning workout before diving into broker conversations about the newly launched commercial combined product.
Five insurance trailblazers to celebrate on International Men’s Day
Editor’s View: Ahead of International Men’s Day on Wednesday (19 November) Emma Ann Hughes reflects on the male trailblazers who are reshaping the insurance industry by leading with empathy, allyship and action.
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Space congestion pushes insurers towards a new frontier
With low-Earth orbit becoming more crowded, Harry Curtis examines how the rise of in-orbit servicing and tighter de-orbit rules could reshape the market for satellite cover.
Providing cover for construction
From green buildings and supply chain bottlenecks to keeping premiums viable amid increasingly complex projects – the latest Insurance Post Podcast explores how changes in the construction sector are causing insurers to adapt.
Could Applied be lining up a bid to buy a UK software house?
Deputy Editor’s View: It has been a few months now since Applied Systems pulled its Epic product from the UK. However, Scott McGee asks if they are lining up an even more shocking move?
Could the Trocadero ruling threaten broker commission arrangements?
After the High Court ordered the landlord of London’s Trocadero Centre to repay £653,150 to Picturehouse Cinemas because of commission-sharing arrangements, Tom Luckham examines whether similar deals could face legal challenge.
Top 100 UK Insurers 2025 revealed
Strong motor results, Aviva’s takeover of Direct Line, and ongoing property challenges shape this year’s Insurance Post Top 100 UK Insurers ranking.
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Insurers stuck in scaling trap as IT lags ambitions
Insurers may be more determined than ever to accelerate product innovation, but new data suggests outdated IT infrastructure is standing in the way of that ambition.
HCC International is the nation’s best performing underwriter
HCC International is the best-performing underwriter in the UK general insurance market, according to Insurance DataLab.
Loss adjusting evolves as people skills match technical know-how
The traditional role of a loss adjuster as a purely technical expert is rapidly evolving, research from the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has revealed.
SMEs lose faith in growth and their insurers
Small and medium-sized business confidence fell to historic lows in the second quarter of 2025 – and their trust in insurers weakened alongside it.
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