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Laka raises £14.1m in series B round
Laka has raised £14.1m in its series B funding round, following the green mobility insurer securing a £6.5m venture debt facility from HSBC Innovation Banking.
Q&A: Rob Kemp, Aon
Rob Kemp, head of commercial risk at Aon, speaks to Insurance Post regarding his role so far, the broker's recent M&A activity, and its investments in AI.
How insurers should navigate a market in flux
View from the Top: Chris Wallace, QBE’s executive director of UK insurance, outlines his priorities in a market that’s softening and a UK economy that’s under pressure.
Throwback Thursday: Lifeguard in difficulty
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to November 1975 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when Lifeguard Assurance ran into difficulty.
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.
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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