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Gallagher shifts retail structure following AssuredPartners deal
Gallagher has announced a new UK retail operating structure with the creation of two new trading divisions.
Government introduces Bill to bolster cyber resilience
The UK government has today (12 November) introduced a new Bill to parliament aimed at strengthening cyber security for the nation’s essential public services.
Motor premiums decrease for third straight quarter
Motor insurance premiums have dropped each quarter so far in 2025, according to the Association of British Insurers’ latest tracker.
MPs call for more clarity on leasehold insurance fees
During a recent parliamentary debate, MPs shared horror stories of constituents dealing with their property management firms and insurers.
Which? names and shames insurers with low claims acceptance rates
Which? has found continued hesitancy from home insurers when accepting claims.
How insurance fuels the global shift to cleaner energy
As governments and activists call for faster climate action, Damisola Sulaiman digs deep into how the insurance industry is quietly enabling the net zero transition by unlocking investment, managing emerging risks, and helping high-emission sectors go green.
Solvency II inconsistencies put pet insurance on uneven footing
Pet insurance is a growing part of the non-life market, but inconsistent Solvency II classifications mean identical risks can attract very different capital requirements – a disparity that Catherine Drummond, partner at LCP, warns could shape competitiveness as the sector expands.
Biba welcomes government’s signposting initiative
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the financial inclusion strategy from government which outlines a total signposting initiative to improve access to insurance.
Aon expects new AI tool to cut claims resolution time by up to 20%
Aon is targeting a 10 to 20% improvement in its claims resolution time in the first year of deployment of its new artificial intelligence claims tool.
Does Intact’s UKGI investment signal a new era of insurers buying into brokers?
Content Director's View: With Intact investing into the owner of Addler Fairways, are we about to see another dawn of insurers buying into commercial insurance distribution? Jonathan Swift weighs up the lessons of the past and present to find an answer.
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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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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.
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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