Articles by Frances Stebbing
Howden pleads for protection of climate-vulnerable countries
Speaking at the COP 28 summit, David Howden, founder and CEO of Howden emphasised the power the private sector has to protect vulnerable countries against the effects of climate change and unlock future investment opportunities.
Mapfre calls for AI regulation and improved cyber collaboration
Antonio Huertas, chairman and CEO of Mapfre explained why AI regulation is needed and how cyber continues to leave the industry at a crossroads.
UK develops secure AI guidelines
The UK has published guidelines to ensure the secure development of artificial intelligence technology.
Lloyd’s consults on Net-Zero approach
Lloyd’s of London has launched a consultation among member firms on its proposed approach in insuring the low-carbon transition over the next three years.
Insurers urged to back more British environmental reinstatement projects
As biodiversity loss reaches an all-time high, insurers are being asked to consider reallocating funds to help ‘direct action’ projects in the UK to support the country’s depleted ecology.
Tokio Marine reveals risks faced by London
London’s future is threatened by more extreme flooding and failure to keep pace with technology, according to a new study, with Tokio Marine arguing insurers should help the city prepare for cybersecurity and artificial intelligence developments.
Environmental threats slip down agenda as top UK risks are revealed
Economic and societal concerns have overtaken environmental risks as global business leaders share their biggest concerns in the World Economic Forum’s executive survey.
Protesters target Chubb and AIG demanding they ‘rule out’ fossil fuel support
Climate activists took to the city to warn insurers that underwriting fossil fuel projects in Africa is a “risky business” that threatens the rainforest, human rights and their reputations.
Sprout AI reveals post-funding expansion plans
AI-led insurtech Sprout AI has revealed plans to “transform claims processing” as well as expand into new markets, following its latest funding round.
Aviva claims UK’s climate performance is in jeopardy
Amanda Blanc has shared concerns the UK’s “ambitious climate goals” are under threat, as the government is moving full steam ahead with its expansion on domestic oil and gas production.
Bikmo eyes further growth in the UK cycle market
Cycle and e-mobility insurer Bikmo has raised £3.4m in a funding round to bolster its European footprint and drive product innovation.
Laka reveals plans to become the ‘European leader’ in green mobility insurance
London-based startup Laka has secured more than €7.6m (£6.63m) in its recent funding round, and announced its latest acquisition in European expansion plans.
Red Cross pleads insurers to back humanitarian insurance approach
During its London Summit, The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has appealed for more insurers to support its insurance mechanism, as funding for humanitarian needs reaches an all time high.
Protesters storm Lloyd’s insurer offices over fossil fuel projects
Hundreds of protesters have gathered outside the offices of 10 Lloyd’s of London insurers today, demanding they rule out insuring the West Cumbria coal mine and the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline.
Howden secures £500m to turn insurtechs into MGAs
Howden’s venture will support the development of innovative insurance solutions, as well as create investment opportunities for insurtech start-ups.
McLarens aims to become the go-to adjuster for hospitality claims
Rebecca Webster, McLaren’s broker development lead, shares why the claims services provider has launched its hospitality offering and what challenges lie ahead.
Insurers ready for hundreds of Luton Airport fire claims
While the Association of British Insurers has claimed it is “too early” to estimate the insured cost of a fire at London Luton Airport. LV, Ageas and Aviva have confirmed how they will be handling motor insurance claims caused by the blaze.
ABI tells insurers to up their game on apprenticeships
The Association of British Insurers has said more “tangible action” is needed to boost the numbers of apprenticeships being offered by the insurance sector.
ABI warns insurers there is ‘no room for complacency’ on DEI
The Association of British Insurers has published an update on its progress towards becoming the “most diverse, equitable and inclusive sector” in the UK.
Aviva teams up with Swiss start-up to tackle AI risks
Aviva and Calvin Risk have collaborated in a move the Swiss start-ups bosses claim will "make artificial intelligence safe, transparent and trustworthy for the insurance industry."
Gender inequality is leading to a global ‘economic and social catastrophe’
During a Dive In Festival event, industry leaders shared how ‘gender allyship’ is the missing ingredient for gender equity.
Q&A: Charmaine Chow, Dale Underwriting Partners
Charmaine Chow, head of legal and governance at Dale Underwriting Partners, speaks to Frances Stebbing about building a Lloyd’s managing agency and what it means to be a diversity and inclusion champion.
Top five steps insurers can take to be disability confident
Collecting data, avoiding non-inclusive terms, and remaining authentic were some of the key actions given to insurers at the Dive In Festival, as the sector was urged to become disability confident.
More women are being urged to consider a career in cyber insurance
Members from Aon’s Women in Cyber network joined with cyber professionals at Dive In Festival to discuss the importance of diverse thinking, and gender diversity, in creating a successful cyber team.