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Beazley to launch marine war consortium
Beazley is to launch a new marine war consortium, to provide up to $1bn (£740m) of Lloyd’s capacity amid the Iran War.
Agria in consultation with redundancies at risk
Agria Pet Insurance has confirmed to Insurance Post that it is currently in consultation around a restructure, with redundancies already affected.
Everywhen’s Rob Worrell to retire
Rob Worrell, CEO of Everywhen, is planning to retire at the end of the year, the business has confirmed.
Zego targets £1bn in premium as it achieves profitability
As Zego announces a new round of funding, plus a partnership with Sompo, the insurtech's CEO Sten Saar has told Insurance Post the unicorn has achieved profitability for 2025.
Q&A: Chris Methven, CyberCube
Chris Methven, the new CEO of CyberCube, reveals how fresh financial backing will allow his business to place bigger, longer-term bets on global expansion, deeper analytics and new capabilities.
Last lockdown claims ends a defining era for insurance
View from the Top: Karl Helgesen, COO at Intact Insurance, reflects on the lasting impact of Covid-19 on the insurance sector, as the limitation period for for lockdown claims comes to an end.
Throwback Thursday: Brokers must declare links
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to April 1976 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when rules required brokers to declare their links to insurers.
Saga and Ageas to launch home insurance this month
Following the launch of a motor insurance product in December, Saga and Ageas are launching a home insurance product by the end of this month.
Clear Group acquires south coast broker Pangea
The Clear Group has acquired Pangea Insurance Brokers and Pangea Life to expands its presence on the South Coast.
How temporary is the ABI’s fire safety facility?
On the second anniversary of the Association of British Insurers’ Fire Safety Reinsurance Scheme, Scott McGee examines how the facility is operating and whether it is likely to be extended beyond the five years originally set for it.
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British Insurance Awards 2026 shortlist revealed
The shortlist of the 2026 British Insurance Awards, which will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on 8 July, is announced today.
How temporary is the ABI’s fire safety facility?
On the second anniversary of the Association of British Insurers’ Fire Safety Reinsurance Scheme, Scott McGee examines how the facility is operating and whether it is likely to be extended beyond the five years originally set for it.
Managing the ‘forever risk’ of PFAS
How PFAS, often called “forever chemicals”, is creating one of the most complex and far-reaching environmental risks for insurers today is the topic of the latest Insurance Post Podcast.
Closing the protection gap for social renters
Despite falling premiums and targeted schemes, two thirds of renters still go without contents insurance. Tom Luckham explores the industry's efforts to close that gap whether the real barrier to greater take-up of contents insurance among renters is price, product or trust.
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Home insurance market shrinks as product strategies evolve
Although home insurance provider numbers have declined significantly since 2016, Angela Pilley, insight consultant for general insurance at Defaqto, reveals insurers are maintaining consumer choice through expanded product options.
Demand for unemployment cover doubles
Consumer interest in unemployment insurance more than doubled during 2025, according to data from Best Insurance, signaling growing anxiety about UK job security.
Flood support gaps that insurers can’t afford to ignore
Flood victims face prolonged financial strain and unmet mental health needs, a survey has shown, placing fresh scrutiny on how insurers handle claims, vulnerability and post-loss support.
Insurer CEOs bet big on AI and M&A for growth
Insurance chief executives have artificial intelligence, dealmaking and ESG strategy at the heart of their growth plans for this year, according to KPMG.
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