Articles by Harry Curtis
Franco Manca pizzeria owners deliver lawsuit to insurer
The owner of the Franco Manca chain of pizzerias is suing QIC Europe for a payout for losses it suffered due to Covid-19 restrictions in 2020.
At least 7,000 buildings hit by Midlands floods
At least 7,000 buildings have been affected by flooding across the East Midlands earlier this week, according to satellite monitoring firm Iceye.
What will Neal’s legacy at Lloyd’s be, and who might replace him?
Briefing: Despite successes in other areas, could the fate of Blueprint Two – whether delivered by him, his successor, or not at all – make or break John Neal’s Lloyd’s legacy?
Lloyd’s CEO Neal to step down and join Aon this year
Lloyd’s CEO John Neal will step down this year to join Aon as its global CEO of reinsurance and global chairman of climate solutions.
Hiscox lands former Axa COO as group chief operations and technology officer
Hiscox has appointed former Axa UK & Ireland chief operating officer Shali Vasudeva as its group chief operations and technology officer, replacing Stephane Flaquet.
Earnix CEO teases acquisitions and public listing
The CEO of software provider Earnix has shared his outlook for its ongoing development, saying he expects to at least double the size of the business through organic growth over the next three years.
Price of motor and flood reinsurance falls for UK insurers
Ample reinsurance capacity meant UK insurers buying reinsurance cover during the busy 1 January renewal period enjoyed price reductions in some cases, according to a Gallagher Re report.
Restaurant group agrees £2.5m settlement with insurer
The operator of the Wildwood chain of restaurants has announced it has agreed a £2.5m settlement with its insurer relating to a pandemic-era claim.
Arsenal and Liverpool settlements end football’s BI spat with insurers
Arsenal and Liverpool football clubs have settled their legal battles with their insurers over Covid-related business interruption claims.
Supreme Court hands blow to insurers as it rejects push for BI appeal
The Supreme Court has turned down an application to appeal a judgment on business interruption disputes in relation to Covid restrictions, in what has been hailed as a win for policyholders.
Union demands review of Uber’s insurance restrictions
The GMB Union is pushing for a review to ascertain whether or not the insurance restrictions Uber puts on drivers in London are anti-competitive.
Premium increases won’t deliver growth in 2025 says Axa's Walker
Axa UK commercial CEO Jon Walker has outlined how the insurer plans to grow in 2025, noting that a softer market means insurers cannot bank on rate to keep their toplines climbing.
Court of Appeal judgment opens door to £100m+ payout for Sky
The Court of Appeal has overturned a Commercial Court decision on a claim lodged by Sky for a damaged roof, opening the door to a potential payout of more than £100m for the broadcaster and telecoms company.
Allianz to vacate London office next year
Allianz will move its UK London office next year, with the site of its current building set to redeveloped into a 36-storey skyscraper, Insurance Post can reveal.
Beazley’s Cox names energy demand and ‘AI washing’ as risks for 2025
Beazley CEO Adrian Cox has highlighted increased demand for energy and “AI washing” as emerging risks the insurer will be keeping an eye on next year.
Aon teams up with European bank for Ukrainian war risk facility
Aon and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have launched a facility to aid Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction by boosting reinsurance capacity.
Lloyd’s warns of $13.6trn future pandemic cost
The global economy could be exposed to potential losses of $13.6trn (£10.7trn) over a five-year period in the event of a future human pandemic, research by Lloyd’s and the Cambridge Centre for Risk studies has found.
Myrie nets £30k from insurance industry conferences
BBC journalist and presenter Clive Myrie has netted at least £30,000 in fees for insurance industry events, including the Biba and Airmic conferences, over the past two years.
Big Interview: Rob Gibbs and Alex Hardy, SiriusPoint
Rob Gibbs, CEO and Alex Hardy, head of sales and distribution at SiriusPoint International, sit down with Harry Curtis to discuss how the insurer and reinsurer is looking to diversify and forge enduring partnerships with MGAs.
Reeves announces consultation on UK captives regime
Rachel Reeves has announced a consultation on a new approach to regulating UK captive insurers in her first Mansion House speech as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Repair costs high as aviation sector grapples with ‘transformational stage’
The aviation sector is at a “transformational change” with new materials changing the profile of claims and pushing up costs, McLarens Aviation managing director Trehane Oliver has told Post.
Allianz to launch refreshed SME proposition in 2025
Allianz Commercial plans to launch a refreshed SME proposition in 2025, following investment to broaden and modularise its product suite, UK managing director Nadia Côté has told Post.
Crawford looks to TPA business and AI to drive growth
Crawford is looking to capitalise on a wave of interest in third-party administration services in order to grow and diversify its revenue streams, its CEO of international operations Andrew Bart has said.
Large corporates facing ‘ambiguous and challenging’ risk landscape
A confluence of global risk trends means large corporate clients are finding it harder to manage international insurance programmes and are increasingly looking to alternative solutions, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ Adrian Hall has said.