Harry Curtis
Senior Reporter, Post
Harry is a senior reporter for Insurance Post covering the London market, corporate lines and risk management.
He joined Insurance Post in 2018 and won the British Insurance Brokers’ Association most promising newcomer award in 2019.
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Articles by Harry Curtis
Five insurers given green light to appeal Excel Centre BI judgment
Five insurers have been given permission to appeal last month’s Commercial Court judgment on ‘at-the-premises’ business interruption claims, with only RSA accepting the outcome.
Cila appoints former CII COO John Bissell as executive director
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has appointed former Chartered Insurance Institute chief operating officer John Bissell as its next executive director.
Greggs and Zurich settle Covid BI claim dispute
Greggs has settled its business interruption dispute with Zurich, according to a court order issued last week.
Intangic boss calls MGAs the R&D of cyber insurance
The managing general agent model allows the insurance industry to more easily draw on cybersecurity expertise from outside the sector, according to Intangic CEO Ryan Dodd.
Charlotte Hedemark elected Ferma president
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has elected Charlotte Hedemark, a risk management expert at German software company SPA, as its next president.
D&O insurers could favour long-term agreements in search of pricing stability
Insurers and buyers of directors and officers’ insurance could look to strike long-term agreements to lock in current rates, as both search for pricing stability.
Ferma calls for governments to help resolve cyber market issues
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has called on public authorities to aid in resolving thorny issues facing the cyber insurance market.
Value chain, commissions and productivity under fire in discussion over industry relevance
The insurance value chain has to be shortened if the industry is to remain relevant to corporate clients, broking bosses have said.
Commercial renewals leave businesses open to cyber attacks
Current industry practices around commercial insurance renewals leave businesses vulnerable to cyber attacks, the founders of an industry-backed data sharing platform have said.
RSA poised to launch partnership with cyber MGA Resilience
RSA is preparing to launch a cyber proposition with US-based managing general agent Resilience, the insurer’s UK specialty boss has said.
Blanc wants Aviva to persist as ‘massive voice’ on sustainability
Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc has said she hopes to continue to use the insurer’s voice to push for the “sustainability agenda.”
Court opens door to many more Covid BI claims with ‘at-the-premises’ judgment
Hundreds of thousands of policyholders, who until now have been left uncompensated for pandemic losses, may be due payouts, following a Commercial Court judgment on ‘at-the-premises’ disease clauses.
Wahaca echoes Corbin & King argument in latest Covid BI battle
Mexican restaurant chain Wahaca is seeking tens of millions of pounds from insurer QIC Europe in the latest Covid business interruption suit to hit the courts.
Motor accident solicitors back calls for compulsory e-bikes and e-scooters insurance
The chair of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society has backed calls from politicians for compulsory insurance to be considered as a requirement for e-bikes and e-scooters.
Court of Appeal to examine aggregation and furlough issues in Stonegate appeal
Questions on aggregation and furlough that could alter the size of Covid business interruption payouts by tens or hundreds of millions of pounds are set to be revisited by the Court of Appeal later this year.
Bronek Masojada appointed Sirius Point chair
Former Hiscox boss Bronek Masojada has been appointed chair of Sirius Point’s board of directors, effectively immediately.
Simon McGinn to step down as Allianz Commercial CEO
Simon McGinn, chief executive of Allianz Commercial, is set to step down on 1 July, the insurer announced.
Court slices Pizza Express’s Covid BI claim
Pizza Express’s hopes of winning a payout in the tens of millions for Covid 19-related business interruption losses have been dashed by a High Court judgment.
Insurers continue to grapple with rising costs for vehicle repairs
While property and motor claims’ post-Covid difficulties have begun to ease, the latter in particular are still presenting challenges to insurers, according to Zurich UK chief claims officer James Nicholson.
RSA turns to broker networks in pursuit of commercial lines growth
RSA is leaning heavily on its relationships with broker networks as it looks to grow its commercial lines business.
Industry lacks a ‘credible understanding of terrorism in the UK’
The insurance industry needs to brush up on its understanding of terrorism risk ahead of the expected passage of Martyn’s Law next spring, Pool Re has said.
FCA outlines plans to improve whistleblower engagement
The Financial Conduct Authority has set out plans to improve the way it engages with whistleblowers, including giving people who approach the regulator with information more detail on what action is taken as a result.
Bronek Masojada joins Sirius Point board
Sirius Point has added former Hiscox CEO Bronek Masojada to its board of directors, effective from 2 May.
Pool Re welcomes Martyn’s Law draft legislation
Pool Re welcomed the publication of draft legislation that will require publicly accessible premises to increase efforts to mitigate against terrorism risk.