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David Howden awarded CBE in King’s Birthday Honours list
Howden founder and CEO, David Howden, has been honoured in King Charles’ Birthday Honours list.
Court deems credit hire companies liable for costs
In what has been labelled a “landmark victory for insurers,” the Court of Appeal has given definitive guidance that credit hire organisations are responsible for the costs of unsuccessful litigation.
What Applied’s Epic exit means for the market
After Applied Systems announced it was pulling its Epic platform from the UK, what does that mean for the UK broker e-trading market?
Pet premiums dip after months of increases
There was a slight dip in premiums for lifetime pet insurance policies in May this year, according to data from Pearson Ham Group.
Former Lockton CEO Nimmo exits retirement to join SRG
Specialist Risk Group has hired former Lockton CEO Neil Nimmo as CEO for the UK.
ManyPets overhauls product range
ManyPets has unveiled an entirely new range of insurance, which the provider says is its “biggest change to insurance plans since it launched pet insurance in 2017”.
Applied Systems significantly scales back UK operations
Applied Systems has confirmed the move to pull back its UK operations, by removing its Epic product from the market.
Brown & Brown swoops for Risk Strategies parent firm
US-based broking firm Brown & Brown has agreed a deal to acquire Accession Risk Management Group, the parent company of Risk Strategies.
Markerstudy sets up premium finance division
Markerstudy has created a new specialist division, focusing on all premium finance activities across the group.
Sonya Bryson to depart RSA
Sonya Bryson is leaving RSA just 18 months after being appointed MD of the joint commercial lines business.
Cyber events halt 1 in 7 businesses for at least a day
One in seven businesses have lost a day or more to a cyber event in the last 12 months, according to global research for commercial insurer QBE.
Allianz Broker sets sights on non-standard growth
Allianz Broker’s managing director Nicola George is aiming to grow the company’s non-standard motor book, in a bid to insure “more of people’s driveways”.
FCA finds more insurance requirements that are ‘no longer needed’
Following the launch of a consultation where the Financial Conduct Authority is proposing to decommission certain regular returns and remove the relevant sections from SUP 16, the regulator has identified more returns it deems are “no longer needed”.
Auto Windscreens calls for more regulation in vehicle repairs
James MacBeth, managing director of Auto Windscreens, has called for more regulation of motor vehicle repairs and for ADAS technology to be part of a vehicle’s MOT.
Challenge of reframing flood risk laid bare
Unpredictable weather and the government’s building targets are forcing underwriters to rethink how they assess property flood risk, according to a panel of experts at Insurance Post’s Underwriting Club this week.
ABI names Bose as Skeet’s replacement
Chris Bose has been appointed director of general insurance and international at the Association of British Insurers, replacing Mervyn Skeet who departed last year.
David Williams concerned about ‘pragmatic’ approach to underinsurance
David Williams, chair of the Fire Protection Association and former managing director of underwriting and technical services at Axa has questioned the pragmatic and balanced approach taken to tackling underinsurance within property, given the risks have…
FCA CEO responds to Which? petition to ‘end the insurance rip-off’
The Financial Conduct Authority’s CEO Nikhil Rathi has responded to Which? CEO Anabel Hoult after the consumer group delivered a petition calling on the regulator to get a stronger grip on a market that isn’t working as intended.
Lee Mooney resurfaces at Markel as Galjaard steps down
RSA’s former head of commercial Lee Mooney is to take over as head of UK for Markel, as Neil Galjaard steps down.
First Central eyes flotation as it looks for ‘new investment base’
First Central is looking at launching an initial public offering as it looks for a new investor base, CEO Michael Lee has told Insurance Post.
Hiscox names Peter Clarke as chair designate
Hiscox has named Peter Clarke as its permanent chair designate, succeeding Jonathan Bloomer who passed away last August.
Prestige Underwriting targeting £300m GWP by end of 2026
Prestige Underwriting’s MD Alison Williams has told Insurance Post how she is targeting £300m in GWP by the end of 2026, which includes M&A.
RSA ‘needs acquisitions’ to realise growth ambitions
RSA UK and International CEO Ken Norgrove has said the insurer needs to make acquisitions if it is going to reach its ambition of doubling the business by 2030.
DWF and Verisk partner to enhance offering to clients
DWF and Verisk have teamed up to deliver enhanced service offerings and targeted solutions for their shared clients in the insurance industry, Insurance Post can reveal.