Articles by Ryan Hewlett
Electric, not autonomous vehicles keeping underwriters up at night
The impending presence of electric vehicles on UK roads is keeping underwriters awake at night, a conference has heard.
Ardonagh MGA division to exit loss-making personal lines
Ardonagh’s underwriting division will exit unprofitable parts of its personal lines book after it reported a £5.2m loss in the first quarter 2018.
Lloyd's Brussels gets regulatory green light, Vandendael named CEO
Lloyd’s has received regulatory approval from the National Bank of Belgium for its Brussels subsidiary.
Interview: John Ludlow, Airmic
With business models facing increasing threats from more directions than ever before, John Ludlow, CEO of the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers, spoke to Post weeks before its members gather in Liverpool and he warned risk managers need to be at…
May pledges £400m to remove Grenfell-style cladding, but insurers not off the hook
Exclusive: The government has said the private sector, including insurers, are expected to cover replacement costs potentially dangerous cladding from privately owned high-rise tower blocks.
Scor names McMurdo UK insurance CEO
Stuart McMurdo has been named CEO of Scor’s UK insurance business.
Allianz to gain £250m commercial book from LV deal
Insurance giant Allianz will gain a commercial book worth £250m from LV following its purchase of 49% of LV’s general insurance business.
Analysis: How Lloyd's is faring in the Middle East
As economies in the Middle East diversify, new opportunities for insurers and reinsurers are beginning to show themselves. Is the London Market taking full advantage?
Tough times ahead for generalist brokers, says Gallagher retail boss
Exclusive: The current operating environment is one of opportunity for brokers with a specialist offering but it’s tough times ahead for generalist brokers, Gallagher’s retail CEO has said.
Nicky Morgan to take brokers’ regulatory concerns before FCA
Chair of the Treasury Select Committee, Nicky Morgan has agreed to take brokers’ regulatory concerns to the financial services watchdog.
Biba's Steve White slams watchdog in call for regulatory stability
Broker trade body calls for a period of regulatory stability as “burdensome and costly regulatory regimes” takes toll on the sector.
Marsh's case against Marshmallow melts
Insurtech startup Marshmallow has won a legal dispute from broker Marsh over the use of its name.
Peter Cullum-backed Lexicon targets growth with Oasis buy
Peter Cullum-backed Lexicon Property has acquired Oasis Property Insurance Services.
Coversure in MBO supported by Fat Face backer
Coversure Insurance Services Group has been acquired by the current management team as part of a buyout supported by private equity firm Livingbridge.
Boyd Insurance snaps up Scottish broker
Boyd & Company has acquired independent insurance broker, Insureness.
London cab drivers rush to renew cover following Alpha collapse
Exclusive: London Black Cab drivers queued outside the offices of their insurance broker for a second day running, as drivers were left scrambling for alternative cover following the collapse of Alpha Insurance.
Gallagher eyes up multiple acquisition targets in H2
Gallagher is poised to return to acquisition with the broker expecting multiple broker purchases before the end of the year.
Gallagher returns to acquisitions with Risk Services deal
Gallagher has acquired regional commercial insurance broker Risk Services, its first UK broking acquisition in almost four years.
Government's draft whiplash regulation divides industry
LLegislators have revealed proposals for an updated whiplash definition and damages tariff, prompting fresh debate across the industry.
Arista boss takes role at Axa commercial
Axa commercial has named former Arista managing director, Nick Watson, as director of commercial distribution and trading.
This Month in Post: shame, sunshine and an opportunity for change
Insurers have published their gender pay gap statistics. It was never going to go well and the industry's shameful figures further highlight that change is needed. With a bank holiday weekend approaching, perhaps it would be prudent to use that extra day…
Charles Taylor Insuretech to lead Lloyd's delegated authority solution
Charles Taylor Insuretech has been chosen to deliver a delegated authority solution to the Lloyd’s and London market.
Lancashire profit jumps 48% in Q1
Property and casualty insurer Lancashire Holdings saw a 48% jump in pre-tax profit for the first-quarter.
Direct Line hit with £50m bill for Beast from the East
Direct Line Insurance Group reported a 5% drop in quarterly gross written premiums and faces a £50m bill as a result of Britain's long, icy winter.