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Like the World Cup, PRA says captives are ‘coming home’
As England fans look forward to the kick-off of the World Cup campaign, the Prudential Regulation Authority has stated its own ambition to bring captives home.
Swiss Re chief stresses resilience and strong foundations
Swiss Re group chief executive officer Andreas Berger has encouraged insurers to strengthen their foundations in order to help customers navigate growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
Zurich’s Seach urges industry to tackle AI risk blindspots
As businesses face volatility from artificial intelligence and cyber security, Penny Seach, group chief underwriting officer at Zurich, kicked off the Airmic Conference by telling insurers to identify and overcome “blindspots” to evolving threats.
Airmic CEO calls for return to risk management fundamentals
Airmic CEO Diane Maxwell has urged the industry to return to the fundamentals of crisis risk management and to foster human connections in an increasingly digital and technological world.
WaniWani ‘working with every kind of company’ as it raises £6m
WaniWani has raised $8m (£6m) in seed funding and has said it is working with “every kind of company” on their ChatGPT apps.
Markerstudy and Policy Expert criticised for premium finance APRs
Which? has criticised motor insurers, including Policy Expert and Markerstudy-owned brands, for continuing to charge close to 30% annual premium rate to customers who pay for their car insurance monthly.
Big Interview: Ryan Gill, Bspoke
Ryan Gill, CEO of Bspoke, talks to Insurance Post about life post-acquisition, the firm's ambitious growth plans, and status of the MGA market.
Why tackling ghost broking will require a balanced approach
Trade Voice: Sue Brown, chair of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society, breaks down why addressing the scourge of ghost broking will require a unified response from insurers, regulators, tech firms, and government.
PIB and Howden recruitment trial set for February 2027
The High Court case centred on PIB accusing Howden of poaching a double digit-strong team moved forward last week with a hearing date set for February next year.
Curious case of Aon’s co-CEOs as Page and Kielty exit
Content Director’s View: The appointment of co-CEOs at Aon following Jane Kielty and Julie Page stepping down reignited a familiar debate – is joint leadership ever a good idea? Jonathan Swift examines whether the sceptical reaction was justified.
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No own goals: insuring the biggest World Cup yet
As the 2026 Fifa World Cup prepares to kick off across the US, Canada and Mexico, Tom Luckham explores how insurers are underwriting one of the world’s most valuable sporting events.
Supporting domestic abuse victims in insurance
What brokers and insurance providers can do to support customers who are experiencing domestic abuse is the focus of the latest Insurance Post Podcast.
Home insurers with the most satisfied customers revealed
Customer trust and satisfaction in home insurance is improving, but Fairer Finance’s latest consumer survey shows claims handling remains weak and vulnerable customers continue to face the poorest outcomes.
Tweakments tamed: how reform reshapes insurance risk
Rachel Gordon examines how UK reforms that aim to tame the aesthetics ‘Wild West’ will give insurers clearer risk signals, more consistent underwriting data and a market that may finally balance growth with greater accountability.
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Home insurers with the most satisfied customers revealed
Customer trust and satisfaction in home insurance is improving, but Fairer Finance’s latest consumer survey shows claims handling remains weak and vulnerable customers continue to face the poorest outcomes.
Insurance industry’s most powerful leaders revealed
Insurance Post’s Power List cuts through the noise to reveal who really moved markets, shifted outcomes and shaped the UK general insurance sector over the last 12 months.
Recalls surge to record highs amid reform drive
European product recall activity has increased for the seventh year in a row, with 15,608 events recorded by Sedgwick across the UK and European Union in 2025.
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.
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