
Harry Curtis
Chief Reporter, Post
Harry is chief reporter for Insurance Post covering commercial lines and the London market.
He joined Insurance Post in 2018 and won the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Most Promising Newcomer award in 2019. In 2022, he was highly commended in the Headlinemoney Awards General Insurance B2B Journalist of the Year category.
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Articles by Harry Curtis
More than a third of consumers feel no loyalty to their insurance provider
A third of UK consumers feel no loyalty to their insurance provider, according to a report.
April Fool's: Minion launches 'social media influencer' cover
Exclusive: Social media influencers can now be insured against the risk of losing followers on Twitter or Instagram, under a newly-launched product.
Axa loses ground to new entrants in Northern Ireland motor market
Axa dominates nearly a quarter of motor premium in Northern Ireland, but its hold is slipping owing to new market entrants, unofficial figures show.
French insurer to set up UK branch as Brexit fail-safe
French insurance company La Parisienne Assurances will establish a third-country branch in the UK, in order to continuing operating in the country after Brexit.
Hyperion appoints Rebecca Scott as COO
Hyperion has appointed Rebecca Scott as group chief operating officer.
Lloyd's outlines recovery plan for 2019
Lloyd’s syndicates will continue to face a rigorous performance management regime, as the market seeks to boost its profitability.
David Ross denies 'implausible' allegation he tried to hire Matson
David Ross returned to the Royal Courts of Justice yesterday to finish giving evidence in the hearing of a dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh.
David Ross takes the stand in Gallagher vs Ardonagh trial
David Ross, CEO of the Ardonagh Group, yesterday gave evidence at the Royal Courts of Justice in an ongoing trial between Gallagher and Ardonagh-owned Bishopsgate.
This week: All change... please!
The more things change, the more they stay the same. So runs a French expression that feels apt in a week that saw Brexit delayed, leaving us all wondering whether we will be able to talk about anything else ever again.
Brexit could fuel motor price uptick after year of falling premiums
Despite motor insurance premiums falling 6.7% in the past year, data analytics company, Consumer Intelligence, has warned that concerns over Brexit could be causing premiums to creep upwards.
Allianz appoints Gerry Ross as head of commercial motor
Allianz has appointed Gerry Ross, previously regional underwriting manager for the South East, as head of commercial motor.
Ageas signs £45m deal with broker Darwin Clayton
Ageas has extended its partnership with independent broker Darwin Clayton, signing a five-year deal worth £45m.
Delayed riot claims guide finally gets government green light
The Chartered Insurance Institute’s New Generation Claims Group has issued guidance for the compensation of claims in the event of riots.
Industry welcomes launch of discount rate review: updated
The government has launched a widely-anticipated review into the Ogden discount rate.
Ageas office closures result in 430 redundancies
Ageas UK will close its Stoke-on-Trent and Portsmouth offices resulting in around 430 redundancies, following a 45-day consultation.
Aviva wins landmark appeal in fundamental dishonesty case
Aviva has won a landmark appeal case that could see fundamentally dishonest claimants denied all damages, not just those relating to personal injury.
Underinsurance among the risks for increasing number of stockpiling businesses
More than one in five employees say their employers are stockpiling as a contingency against Brexit-related disruption, with these businesses at risk of being underinsured unless they ensure their cover is brought into line with the value of their…
Court hears defendants' opening statements in Gallagher vs Ardonagh trial
The legal dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh continued today, with lawyers for the defendants concluding their opening statements.
Interview: Clive Nathan, Global Risk Partners
Clive Nathan joined Global Risk Partners as its underwriting CEO, overseeing the consolidator’s managing general agent division, in April last year.
Gallagher alleges Ardonagh carried out 'carefully planned conspiracy' to poach employees
The departure of a number of employees from Gallagher subsidiary Alesco in 2017, who went on to join an Ardonagh energy division, was “the product of a carefully planned conspiracy”, Gallagher will claim.
Argo Global appoints EMEA CUO
Argo Global has appointed Alfredo Alonso as chief underwriting officer for Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Insurers call for removal of obstacles to investing in green projects
The Association of British Insurers has called on the Prudential Regulation Authority to tackle obstacles to insurers investing in greener assets, such as renewable energy.
Axa reshuffles management following COO arrival
Axa has restructured the responsibility portfolios of its management committee, following the arrival of Shali Vasudeva as chief operating officer in January.
Bosses could be sued for lack of Brexit preparation
Company directors could face legal action if they fail to prepare adequately for a no-deal Brexit, with limitations to directors and officers cover meaning they could find themselves personally liable.