Pamela Kokoszka
Senior Reporter, Post
Pam is a senior reporter for Insurance Post and covers claims, fraud and motor topics.
She joined Insurance Post in 2019 and won British Insurance Brokers’ Association most promising newcomer award in 2020.
In June 2022, she was a joint winner of British Insurance Brokers’ Association best investigative journalism award for the article that exposed loopholes in the Financial Conduct Authority’s regulation of claims management firms.
And in September 2022, Pam was highly commended in Insurance & Risk Features Journalist of the Year category at WTW Media Awards 2022.
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Three registered sex offenders banned from working in financial services
The Financial Conduct Authority confirmed it has banned three individuals, including Mark Horsey who was authorised to carry out insurance activities, from working in the financial services industry over non-financial misconduct.
Amanda Blanc-led review finds flood cover dearth
A flood insurance review led by Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc has found that a significant proportion of households eligible for Flood Re supported policies are not offered flood cover.
BI reputation hit to be felt by all but motor initiatives could soften impact, says ABI GI head
Reputational damage from Covid-19 can be expected across all lines of insurance, but initiatives introduced by motor insurers at the beginning of the year could soften the blow, an Association of British Insurers representative has suggested.
FCA reminder could be 'final warning' to CMCs
A Financial Conduct Authority letter to claims management company CEOs could foreshadow hefty enforcement action, industry sources told Post.
Government urged not to rush whiplash reforms
With an April 2021 launch date still on the table for the small claims portal, the government has been urged to do it right rather than “rushing” it.
Lloyd’s bosses bombarded with ‘calendar jam’ as insurers targeted on Twitter
Apollo ruled out further dealings on Adani projects as climate campaigners hit Lloyd’s insurer CEOs with calendar invites and targeted companies on social media.
Minster Law posts £1.1m profit as it launches digital claims portal
Minster Law has reported a £1.1m profit for 2019 as it launches a digital claims portal to 75% of its customers.
Climate activists plan day of digital disruption to Lloyd's
Climate campaigners from across the globe will join a digital protest calling on Lloyd’s to “act on the climate crisis, not act as the last refuge for climate wreckers like Adani to secure insurance”, with thousands of participants expected.
Lloyd's survey: Seven in ten black participants say they face recruitment barriers
Lloyd’s diversity survey found that 71% of black employees say they have faced barriers to recruitment and 80% believe they experience barriers to promotion once in the role.
No discount rate change for NI yet as country looks to Scottish model
The Department of Justice for Northern Ireland has decided against changing the country's personal injury discount rate until a revised legal framework is in place.
Bought by Many confirms name change outside of the UK
Pet insurance provider Bought by Many will be changing its branding to Many Pets in markets outside of the UK, chief financial officer Luisa Barile told Post.
Analysis: An insurance fraud epidemic?
The predicted coronavirus-related economic hit is being compared to the 2008 recession, with financial pressure a driver of insurance fraud.
BI calculation confusion leaving policyholders with cover shortfall
Around 44% of policyholders could find themselves with a shortfall in business interruption coverage due to a misunderstanding over gross profit.
ERS to enter specialist commercial as CEO Ian Parker steps down
ERS confirmed CEO Ian Parker will step down after seven years, as the motor-focused insurer revealed it is entering specialist commercial insurance.
Axa appoints former Bank of Scotland boss as UK retail CEO
Axa UK has appointed Tara Foley as CEO of Retail, replacing Laurent Matras, with effect on 2 November 2020.
Industry urged to be clear on insurable cyber events or risk its reputation
It is “essential” the industry is clear about what cyber risks it is comfortable in covering and not covering to protect the industry's reputation, the Geneva Association's cyber director has urged.
Employee mental health at top of insurer agendas, conference hears
The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed mental health to the top of insurer agendas as many employees continue to work from home, HDI Global director of distribution Stephanie Odgen has said.
Scrap IPT for young driver telematics insurance, select committee advised
Brokers called for the government to introduce a zero-rate insurance premium tax for young driver telematics policies in oral evidence at the Transport Committee’s inquiry into road safety and young and novice drivers.
Insurers commit to Race at Work Charter
The Association of British Insurers and 32 of its members have signed up to Race at Work Charter, as part of an industry-wide commitment to improve opportunities for Black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues.
Pool Re urges insurers to support a 'vibrant' terrorism insurance market
Pool Re has published a forward-looking strategy looking at increasing the take up of catastrophe insurance by SMEs in light of current pandemic, ahead of its five-year review.
Return to offices halted following government’s work from home guidance
Businesses have put their return to office plans on hold following the latest statement from the government asking people in England to work from home where possible.
Insurers risk falling foul of Enterprise Act if BI appeals fail
Insurers that do not pay claims swiftly and choose to appeal following the judgment in the Financial Conduct Authority’s business insurance test case could end up paying out more under the Enterprise Act, lawyers have cautioned.
Lloyd's CEO John Neal warns of 'ultimate sanction' if firms do not meet gender targets
Lloyd's could seek to take "the most dramatic of action" and ban firms that do not meet gender targets from trading, Lloyd's CEO John Neal has warned.
ALKS cannot be classified as 'fully automated' warn insurers as driver charged in Uber case
As the driver in a fatal autonomous Uber car crash from 2018 was charged with negligent homicide, the insurance industry has warned more needs to be done before introducing Automated Lane Keeping Systems onto UK roads next year.