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Lloyd’s probe deepens after Clement promotion cleared
Lloyd’s is believed to have widened a fresh investigation into top-level behaviour, just as a report emerged that October’s review of the London Market’s former CEO John Neal’s relationship with his former head of corporate affairs Rebekah Clement ruled it wasn’t inappropriate.
Charges dropped over climate protesters’ Royal Exchange stunt
Two climate protesters have had all charges against them dismissed by the Crown Prosecution Service for lack of evidence after they climbed a 10-metre column at the Royal Exchange.
Richard Tuplin to depart Everywhen
Everywhen’s CEO of insurance broking Richard Tuplin is set to depart the business, with CCO Phil Bayles set to oversee relationship broking.
NFU Mutual leads motor insurance market
NFU Mutual, LV and Saga are strengthening motor insurance customer loyalty as we race towards 2026 through better claims experiences, according to the latest Fairer Finance research, while others are falling back due to weaker service experiences.
Diary of an Insurer: Liberty Specialty’s Henry Nelson
Henry Nelson, chief underwriting officer for the UK, Middle East and North Africa at Liberty Specialty Markets, balances strategy and encounters with US Presidents with early-morning family time, cycling and revisiting guitar bands.
Clear Group’s Scottish expansion; Bridgehaven’s buy; B.P. Marsh’s CEO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Admiral Business CEO joins Ecclesiastical
Ecclesiastical Insurance has appointed David Hockey as its new director of schemes and partnerships, replacing Chris Withers, who departed the business in November.
Government seeking insight to develop autonomous vehicles framework
The government yesterday (4 December) published a call for evidence on developing the autonomous vehicle regulatory framework.
Regulators outline plans to grow UK mutuals sector
A package of measures aimed at accelerating the growth of the UK’s mutuals sector has been unveiled by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority.
Headlines I hope to see in 2026
Deputy Editor’s View: With the year drawing to a close, Scott McGee looks back at what he thinks are the main themes of 2025 and how they could develop in 2026.
Editor’s Choice
Die Hard: Who is insurance’s answer to John McClane?
Content Director's View: Putting aside the argument about whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie or not, Jonathan Swift asks if you have ever wondered who would be the insurance equivalent to NYPD cop turned terrorist plot spoiler John McClane?
Why shipbuilding insurance is making waves in marine risk
Shipbuilding insurance, once a niche part of marine cover, is now expanding rapidly. Fiona Nicolson unpicks the complex projects, new technologies, and sustainability trends that are reshaping global ship construction and the risks insurers must navigate.
Fore! Golf boom drives up risks on and off the fairway
With more people teeing off than ever, David Worsfold examines how golf’s quiet fairways conceal growing exposures and gets to grips with the widening gap in the insurance cover many players and clubs rely on.
Lessons to learn from Lloyd’s investigation into Neal
Editor’s View: Lloyd’s examination of former CEO John Neal’s conduct raises difficult questions about oversight, culture and transparency, which Emma Ann Hughes argues the insurance market can no longer afford to shrug off.
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.
Insurance matrix
Commercial insurance market shrinks as trades grow
A decade of mergers, exits and product withdrawals has reduced provider and product numbers across most commercial insurance segments with the exception of tradesman and professions, which are now driving the only area of growth.
Teens see cyber risks clearly – but don’t know insurance basics
Today’s teenagers understand the risks that will shape the insurance market of 2045 but are confused about the cover they need today, research has revealed.
Top 50 Reinsurers of 2025 revealed
Swiss Re’s adoption of IFRS 17 has propelled it to pole position on this year's Top 50 Reinsurers ranking, which Christopher Pennings, financial analyst at AM Best observes, highlights how the new accounting standard continues to reshape global reinsurance standings.
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.
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