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PRA CEO tells Starmer his main focus is stability
Sam Woods, CEO of the Prudential Regulation Authority, has written to prime minister Keir Starmer promising to support the Labour government’s growth goal.
EY steps away from Direct Line following Aviva deal
Insurance Post understands EY has stepped down as service provider for Direct Line Group as a result of the deal with Aviva.
Arch promotes Bottle to UK MD
Arch Insurance International has promoted senior vice president of distribution and strategy Mike Bottle to UK managing director with immediate effect.
Professional indemnity rates expected to fall rapidly
A capacity-driven professional indemnity insurance market offers the chance for growth and competitive pricing in 2025, Clyde & Co has predicted.
Diary of an Insurer: Purbeck’s Todd Davison
Todd Davison, managing director of Purbeck Insurance Services, visits new offices in Rugby, puts his Excel talents to the test, tackles present wrapping and works on his swing.
Acorn acquires MyPolicy; Sedgwick’s repairs initiative; Bridgehaven’s head of claims
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
FCA CEO promises focus on growth in letter to prime minister
CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority, Nikhil Rathi, has written to prime minister Keir Starmer promising growth will be a “cornerstone” of the regulator’s strategy through to 2030.
Marshmallow sued for alleged disability discrimination
Insurance unicorn Marshmallow is being sued by its former chief financial officer for alleged disability discrimination, an employment tribunal judgment has revealed.
Ex-law firm execs to appear at Southwark Crown Court
Five former Axiom Ince executives appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday (15 January) to hear charges being brought against them by the Serious Fraud Office.
Is it time to write an obituary for telematics?
Content Director’s View: With once market leader Insurethebox now closed to new business and renewals, Jonathan Swift asks is the golden age of UK telematics insurance already over or should he wait to see how the latest new dawn pans out before writing an obituary
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Four biggest challenges facing insurers in 2025 revealed
To get you ready for the next 12 months, Insurance Post uncovers four things you need to know about what 2025 holds in store for the industry, according to analysts.
How to climb the insurance career ladder in 2025
The final Insurance Post Top Tips video of this year features almost as many famous faces as Band Aid’s epic video for 'Do they know it’s Christmas' did back in 1984.
Why Aviva and Direct Line mega merger is nothing to fear
Editor’s View: Working her way through centuries of issues of Insurance Post just as Direct Line’s shareholders accepted Aviva’s £3.7bn bid for the business proved a timely reminder for Emma Ann Hughes of the pros and cons of mega mergers.
Was 2024 the ‘Year of Reality Check’ for insurtechs?
Content Director's View: With territorial withdrawals and scaling back on products, Jonathan Swift asks whether 2024 represented the year the UK insurtech space got a reality check; and mulls whether a second Summer of Insurtech could soon be around the corner.
Top 100 UK Insurers 2024
Insurance Post’s Top 100 UK Insurers 2024 list has been shaken up by tough times for motor insurers in 2023 and a shift to more profitable lines among major players in the market
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Professional indemnity rates expected to fall rapidly
A capacity-driven professional indemnity insurance market offers the chance for growth and competitive pricing in 2025, Clyde & Co has predicted.
Use of M&A insurance policies surges
The use of warranty and indemnity insurance grew to record levels during the first half of 2024 while claims and payments increase, a poll of providers has shown.
Impact of RSA’s withdrawal on home insurance market
The UK home insurance market has seen a steady decline in both provider brands and product numbers over the last 10 years, according to Angela Pilley, insight consultant for general insurance at Defaqto.
Motor insurers with most satisfied customers revealed
NFU Mutual, Halifax, LV, Saga, and Direct Line have the most satisfied car insurance customers, according to Fairer Finance’s latest consumer survey, which also reveals an increase in premiums means fewer motorists are happy with their provider today…
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