Articles by Jen Frost
Canopius and Amtrust Lloyd’s ink merger agreement
Canopius and Amtrust Lloyd’s have signed a merger agreement that is expected to see the combined operations become a top five Lloyd’s managing agent.
Ex-RSA SME MD Tara Waite rejoins insurance sector after Wonga collapse
RSA’s former SME managing director, Tara Waite (formerly Kneafsey) has re-entered the insurance sector as a non-executive director at Ageas UK, after leaving for payday lender Wonga.
Biba creates head of general insurance role
Former Tokio Marine Kiln head of distribution, Alastair Blundell is joining the British Insurance Brokers’ Association as head of general insurance.
Uptick in start-up broker applications leads Marsh Networks to develop fresh offerings
Exclusive: Marsh Networks has seen an increase in the number of start-up brokers expressing interest in joining, leading it to create two packages to attract them to its networks.
Woodgate and Clark owner snaps up marine surveyor
Van Ameyde, which owns Woodgate and Clark, has bought marine surveyor and consultancy McAusland Turner.
DAC Beachcroft targets Northern Irish office
Insurance law firm DAC Beachcroft is acquiring an office in Belfast.
Analysis: Iprism moving beyond Gable
Managing general agent Iprism's latest accounts show profits dived and tens of millions of pounds was wiped off the valuation of the company, following the demise of former unrated insurer partner Gable.
Charlotte Halkett leaves Buzzvault
Buzzvault managing director of insurance product, Charlotte Halkett, is leaving the insurtech.
Iprism and MGU Eaton Gate no longer trading together
Exclusive: Managing general agent Iprism no longer deals with its former director’s managing general underwriter Eaton Gate, Post can reveal
Lemonade raises $300m in latest funding round
US-based insurtech Lemonade has raised $300m in a Series D round, bringing its total funding to date to $480m.
‘Business as usual’ for Eldon as Debenhams enters administration
Debenhams’ holding company has entered administration, but the retailer's policyholders are unaffected according to broker Eldon.
Blog: Kinsu - Missing the 'kinder' option
As a Londoner exposed to the industry on a daily basis, I doubt I’m alone in finding it difficult not to notice insurance adverts on the underground. And for a time, Kinsu seemed to be very much a staple between your Avivas and your Zurichs.
Time for Ardonagh to ‘grow into its clothes’ as it slices losses and bulks revenues
The Ardonagh Group sliced its losses by 149% in 2018, as CEO David Ross hailed ‘the end of three years limbering up’.
Weather hit propels Co-op Insurance Services into loss with Markerstudy deal ahead
Co-op’s general insurance underwriting business, which is being sold to Markerstudy, made a trading loss in 2018.
Esure's Peter Wood admits 'disappointing result' as insurer sees a loss of £15.4m for 2018
Motor-heavy Esure faced a “disappointing” year that saw claims costs mount and its solvency coverage ratio dip.
Special report: Industry gender pay gap shows little change
Exclusive: The industry’s gender pay gap numbers remain relatively static, with experts warning that it could be up to a decade before the impact of recent diversity initiatives are reflected in the numbers.
Interview: Amanda Blanc, Zurich
Amanda Blanc’s move from Axa to Zurich was perhaps the most talked about people move of 2018. The Association of British Insurers chair spoke to Jen Frost about her plans for the business in the coming year
CRL ‘making progress’ in placing Alpha policies as FSCS extends deadline
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has given CRL Management an extra two weeks to find an alternative insurer for its customers that were insured by collapsed Alpha Insurance.
FCA takes over CMC regulation
The Financial Conduct Authority now oversees regulation for claims management companies in England, Scotland and Wales.
Brokers reluctant to talk about mental health issues in the workplace
Exclusive: Brokers are reluctant to discuss mental health issues in the workplace, research has shown.
Marsh completes JLT acquisition
Marsh & McLennan has completed its $5.6bn acquisition of JLT.
Mactavish should share its cyber policy analysis if it has ‘true evidence’ of flaws: ABI
The Association of British Insurers has criticised Mactavish’s cyber challenge to insurers and brokers in a response to its CEO, saying it should share its analysis if it has ‘true evidence’ of flaws.
Jelf CEO Phil Barton replaced by Anthony Gruppo
Marsh has appointed Anthony Gruppo as CEO of Jelf, as Phil Barton steps down with immediate effect.
This week in Post: Scraps, slurs and sexual harassment
Post held its reputation event this week, which felt somewhat prescient as parts of the industry were shamed on diversity and inclusion.