Articles by Scott McGee
Flock to target larger fleets with NIG partnership
Flock has announced a partnership with NIG, which CEO Ed Leon Klinger says will allow the insurtech to target larger fleets as it aims to “evolve” the commercial motor insurance market.
Cyber has reared its ugly head again – time to have it as part of due diligence?
News editor view: As another cyber hack is revealed, and as it was Computer Security Day on Thursday, Scott McGee reiterates the importance of staying cyber vigilant, while bringing all your partners to a level of cyber security that you find acceptable.
Allianz makes changes to leasehold products following FCA reforms
Allianz has issued an email to its brokers outlining changes to its multi-occupancy buildings insurance products, which includes capping commission at 30%.
Amazon adds fifth provider to Insurance Store
Amazon has signed-up Urban Jungle to its Insurance Store, making it the fifth insurance provider on the tech-giant’s platform.
Big Interview: ManyPets’ UK CEO Luisa Barile and co-founder Steven Mendel
Following a difficult period where ManyPets pulled out of the Swedish market and paused sales in the US, newly appointed UK CEO Luisa Barile and co-founder Steven Mendel sat down with Scott McGee to talk through the provider's plan to get the UK business…
Gove brings Bill banning excessive commission to parliament
Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, has brought a Bill to give leaseholders more power, while banning opaque and excessive buildings insurance commissions for freeholders and managing agents.
Hackers issue Sabre with ransom demand following cyber attack
The hacking group behind Sabre’s cyber attack last week has issued the insurer with a ransom demand and given a deadline for which to respond.
Q&A: Maddy Howlett, By Miles
After being named as James Blackham's successor, By Miles’ new CEO Maddy Howlett catches up with Scott McGee to talk through life as part of Direct Line Group, and how to stand out in a world where customers are choosing to shop around more.
Sabre suffers cyber attack
Sabre has today revealed it was subject to a cyber attack last week, however it believes no sensitive data was accessed.
ManyPets completes flurry of executive hires as CEO Oleazu departs
ManyPets has a new line-up for its UK executive team, as CEO Oke Oleazu announces he is to leave the business, Insurance Post can reveal.
Classic motor market approaching ‘pinch point’ as a result of premium stagnation
Richard Morley, broking director at Markerstudy Broking, said the classic car market is “behind the curve” when it comes to pricing compared with standard motor.
Wakam taps former RSA personal lines director to lead UK operations
Wakam, the European B2B2C insurer, has made a range of new hires, including the appointment of Mark Christer as UK branch manager.
AI and automation must come to the civil courts, says former Lord Chancellor
The Rt Hon Robert Buckland KC MP, pictured, said “failing to act” on AI in the court system will “fundamentally be the wrong choice with dire consequences”.
JP Morgan to launch personal lines insurance proposition
Sources have told Insurance Post that JP Morgan is developing and building its own personal lines insurance proposition.
Phoebe Hugh leaves DLG to ‘lead Monzo’s charge into insurance’
Phoebe Chibuzo Hugh has left Direct Line Group to head up Monzo Bank’s entry into insurance, she has announced.
MoJ told to fix whiplash before introducing more reform
Panellists speaking at an Association of British Insurers event about civil justice urged the Ministry of Justice to fix the whiplash reforms before bringing about any new further changes that affect the motor insurance sector.
Is the broker pledge on leasehold commissions a load of not much?
News Editor's View: After five brokers committed to capping and no longer sharing commissions in a new government pledge, Scott McGee asks: “What is it actually achieving?”
Aon to bring UK and EMEA businesses together
Aon has announced that it is bringing together its client-serving capabilities and operations in the UK and Europe, Middle East and Africa regions.
Direct Line launches car insurance ‘without the bells and whistles’
Direct Line has launched an entry-level car insurance product aimed at customers looking for bog-standard cover in the wake of a financial crisis, Insurance Post can reveal.
Five brokers to scrap third-party leasehold commissions
Five insurance broking groups have pledged to stop sharing buildings insurance commissions with landlords and to cap their own fees.
Applied’s Europe CEO targets profitability by 2025
Applied Systems’ Europe CEO and chief revenue officer explain Applied’s approach to increasing market share, and how the firm will soon return to profitability.
Applied ‘picking up steam’ as it targets more market share in UK
Applied Systems group CEO Taylor Rhodes has hailed a bumper year for the UK business, as it looks to take market share from the ‘weaker’ competition.
‘We are at the top of the hype cycle for AI’, says Applied’s chief product officer
Applied Systems chief product officer Anupam Gupta has explained how the business is looking to introduce AI into its product offering, but urges the industry not to get carried away.
Taxi credit hire firm goes into administration
Central Cab Care Limited, a provider of credit hire services for taxis to the insurance industry, has gone into administration.