Articles by Damisola Sulaiman
Cuvva CEO predicts ‘flip away’ from PCWs
Cuvva CEO Freddy Macnamara has predicted there will be a “big flip away” from price comparison websites.
Palestine Action targets Allianz for the third time
Palestine Action has targeted an Allianz office in Milton Keynes just a week after hitting 15 Allianz offices across Europe.
Cuvva ‘eyeing’ annual motor insurance
Short-term car motor insurance firm Cuvva “has its eye on” annual motor insurance, according to CEO and founder Freddy Macnamara.
Government releases AI security code
The UK government has released an artificial intelligence cyber security code of practice aimed at helping organisations secure their AI systems.
Cuvva brings temporary car insurance to non-British licence holders
Cuvva has rolled out its short-term car insurance to French and German licence holders.
CII sees rise in qualification numbers
The Chartered Insurance Institute has today reported a 15% annual increase in the number of its insurance qualifications completed in 2024.
Climate campaign group slams government’s captives consultation
Global NGO campaign Insure Our Future has criticised HM Treasury’s captives consultation due to the potential for lowering capital requirements for captives to benefit from the fossil fuel industry.
Insurers urged to share more cyber information
Cybersecurity professionals have called on the insurance industry to encourage cyber information sharing and take a collaborative approach to security.
Extinction Rebellion identifies ‘wanted’ CEOs
Extinction Rebellion has targeted five insurance companies in the City of London this morning (30 January).
Q&A: Risto Rossar, Insly
Risto Rossar, CEO and founder of Insly, zooms in on the insurtech’s latest artificial intelligence tool and highlights further AI use cases that will enable its next phase of growth and innovation.
Generali chief predicts insurtech funding boost
Generali group head of innovation Danilo Raponi has predicted that the insurtech funding outlook for 2025 is positive.
What insurers should do to stop sexual harassment
Analysis: Damisola Sulaiman reviews the progress of trade bodies in responding to the Financial Conduct Authority’s findings on sexual harassment in the industry and explores what steps insurers and brokers can take to prevent abusive incidents and the…
Ki ‘well on its way’ to using AI
Ki Insurance is “well on its way” to using artificial intelligence in its system, according to CEO Mark Allan.
Q&A: David Clamp, Camelot
David Clamp, founder and CEO of Camelot, discusses his motivations behind starting a network of independent advisors and the importance of building community after a career in the corporate world.
Donaldson to return to Ardonagh following Atlanta merger
Emma Rawlinson has been promoted to the role of CEO Markerstudy Distribution, as her predecessor Ian Donaldson returns to Ardonagh.
Aviva responds after Palestine Action targets Bristol site
Aviva has confirmed its Bristol site remains open despite activists from Palestine Action targeting the office this morning.
Climate protesters fail in attempt to cut insurer comms
Climate protesters Shut The System have claimed to hit major insurers by cutting communication cables yesterday (20 January). However, disruption appears to be minimal.
Aviva accused of ‘greenwashing’ by campaigners over tree removal
Aviva has drawn criticism from the residents of Wivenhoe, Essex, over plans to chop down a 120-year-old oak tree to tackle nearby subsidence.
Eddie Longworth named e2e CEO
Eddie Longworth, founder and director of JEL Consulting, has been named CEO of e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management.
IS2 more than doubles revenue in three years
In 2024, IS2 has reported a 50% growth in revenue compared with the previous year, contributing to the firm growing revenue by 125% since 2021.
Climate activists target Marsh’s Manchester office
Climate protesters entered the lobby of Marsh’s Manchester office on Wednesday (8 January) calling on the firm to reject fossil fuel projects and become “climate heroes”.
Q&A: Dan Bratshpis, Inshur
Dan Bratships, CEO and co-founder of Inshur discusses the insurtech’s latest funding round, growth plans and the lessons he has learnt while building the company.
Lloyds Bank chooses Axa for motor capacity
Axa UK has announced a five-year partnership with Lloyds Banking Group for its motor portfolio.
ManyPets co-founder joins Bikmo as chair
Cycle insurer Bikmo has appointed Steven Mendel, co-founder of ManyPets and former CEO of its parent company ManyGroup as chair, subject to approval from the Financial Conduct Authority.