Articles by Tom Luckham
Allianz drops LV rebrand plans
Allianz UK and LV have announced a new multi-year partnership to continue distribution of insurance under the LV= brand, despite previously planning to phase the brand name out in 2026.
Aviation losing money despite being ‘safest it’s ever been’
At the Marsh Aviation Summit, aviation underwriters lamented a lack of infrastructure investment and low profits, despite safety levels being as high as ever.
Q&A: Mathew Rowles, Malago Insurance
Mathew Rowles, founder and managing director of Malago Insurance Brokers, speaks to Insurance Post regarding the firm’s 10th anniversary and the importance of remaining independent.
Intact calls for improved flood resilience products
A study has called for more sophisticated flood protection products for commercial properties, warning that millions of buildings are facing increased flood risk across the UK.
Commercial insurance rates dip 8%
UK commercial insurance rates decreased by 8% in the first quarter of 2026, outpacing most other major markets, according to the latest Global Insurance Market Index from Marsh.
Mission considering launching personal lines MGA
Mission is considering launching a personal lines-angled MGA or overseeing a personal lines product launch from one of its businesses in the future.
CFC launches agentic AI underwriting pilot
CFC has launched Lane Assist, a pilot of agentic underwriting in specialty insurance that aims to speed up submissions from email through to quote recommendation.
Big Interview: Ryan Brown, PIB Group
Ryan Brown, deputy CEO of PIB Group, talks to Insurance Post regarding the collapsed Gallagher sale, the firm’s more ‘cautious’ M&A strategy, and where it's investing for growth.
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.
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.
PIB to cool down on M&A as it confirms AI job cuts
PIB Group is taking a more cautious approach to M&A after completing a record 31 deals in 2025, deputy CEO Ryan Brown has told Insurance Post.
Aviation market warned on pricing amid war risk surge
At the Marsh Aviation Summit, underwriters warned that escalating geopolitical risks and emerging non-kinetic threats are outpacing pricing in the aviation war market.
Flock launches first product post-Admiral acquisition
Insurtech Flock has announced its first product launch since its recently announced planned acquisition by Admiral.
Pool Re pushes SME terror cover with steep discounts
Pool Re has launched an incentive scheme offering insurers large discounts on reinsurance costs if they integrate terrorism cover as standard into SME commercial property policies.
Aviva exploring Probitas rebrand
Aviva is looking to rebrand it's Lloyd’s underwriting syndicate Probitas, Insurance Post can reveal.
Axa nabs DLG’s Milliner for new claims role
Axa Insurance UK has appointed Martin Milliner to the new role of chief claims transformation officer, following the merger of the provider's retail and commercial arms in the UK.
Aviva completes commercial combined overhaul
Aviva has completed changes to its digital commercial combined proposition, aiming to give brokers greater flexibility and deliver a more modular experience for customers.
Acrisure UK Broking scoops up four firms
Acrisure UK’s broking platform has acquired four retail businesses across several lines.
Intact sets out plans to double business by 2030
Intact is on course to double the size of its UK business by 2030, with its commercial lines managing director Tovah Grosscurth telling Post the firm is targeting ‘double-digit’ annual growth.
Industry welcomes ‘common sense’ Mazur reversal
Several insurance law firms have welcomed the successful appeal against the Mazur ruling, with the decision being hailed as "common sense".
Swiss Re CEO warns firms must rethink cover for systemic shocks
Nina Arquint, UK CEO of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, warns traditional, product-led insurance buying is no longer fit for purpose, as climate shocks and geopolitical tensions create interconnected, systemic risks.
Brokers embrace tech and push for flexibility from insurers
Brokers are increasingly embracing digital technology to drive business while keeping flexibility at the top of their service wishlist, according to Aviva’s latest broker barometer.
Qover tops $100m in funding with $12m facility
Embedded insurance firm Qover has secured a $12m (£9.5m) growth capital facility from CIBC Innovation Banking.
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…