Articles by Scott McGee
Bspoke’s Smyth to replace Manchester as MGAA chair
The Managing General Agents’ Association has appointed Bspoke Group chair Tim Smyth as its new chairman.
Specialty growth helps Crawford weather quieter claims year
Crawford UK and Ireland president Paul Lofkin has reflected on the claims environment so far this year, and reveals the business is no longer looking at the weather out of the window, but focusing on global risks.
FCA proposes further simplification of insurance rules
The Financial Conduct Authority has today (29 June) launched a consultation, proposing further simplification of insurance rules.
What could Burnham mean for insurance M&A?
After Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer announced his intention to resign once a new leader of the Labour Party is elected, and his successor appearing to be set in stone, Scott McGee wonders what effect this could have on firms looking to acquire.
Industry agrees on maximum daily credit hire fees
New maximum daily hire rates, agreed between insurer and credit hire company subscribers to the general terms of agreement, come into force from 1 July following another successful independent rate review.
Ageas CEO outlines MGA ambitions
Ageas has set up an arm of the company to enter the MGA market, group CEO Hans De Cuyper has said.
Aviva’s Blanc demands ‘stability’ from new prime minister
Aviva Group CEO Dame Amanda Blanc said she and the market is “desperate for consistency” as the UK gets ready for a new prime minister.
Big Interview: Tara Waite, Premium Credit
After several years of heightened regulatory scrutiny on the premium finance sector, CEO of Premium Credit, Tara Waite sits down with Scott McGee to reflect on where the market is now, and how the firm is well placed to grow moving forward.
Aviva confirms Probitas rebrand
Aviva has confirmed it will rebrand Probitas 1492 to Aviva Syndicates.
Peers told FCA is not up to standard
The Financial Conduct Authority is falling short of the standard needed to effectively enforce Consumer Duty, consumer advocates told peers yesterday (17 June).
Iran war puts energy security at top of priority lists
Axa XL’s CEO of UK and Lloyd’s Sean McGovern said the ongoing war in Iran has put a firm spotlight on energy security for businesses across the globe.
LMG’s Wagstaff hopes for ‘vanilla’ start to UK captive regime
Caroline Wagstaff, CEO of the London Market Group, hopes the UK has a “vanilla” start to its captive journey.
Travel insurers chart a course through Hormuz disruption
As the US and Israel's war with Iran plus the closure of the Strait of Hormuz enters its fourth month, Scott McGee looks at what impact it has had, if any, on the UK travel insurance market to-date.
WaniWani ‘working with every kind of company’ as it raises £6m
WaniWani has raised $8m (£6m) in seed funding and has said it is working with “every kind of company” on their ChatGPT apps.
Pets at Home insurance product to go live on 2 July
After Insurance Post reported last year that retail giant Pets at Home was working on an insurance product, the business confirmed it will launch on 2 July.
Oxbow predicts stable motor profit over the next few years
Oxbow Partners has predicted the UK motor insurance market will continue to be profitable in 2026 and 2027, albeit with close margins.
Big Interview: Jon Walker, Axa Insurance UK
Following the merger of Axa’s retail and commercial businesses under one brand, Axa Insurance UK’s CEO Jon Walker runs through the thinking behind the move plus what to expect next from the provider.
Applied’s Chapman reveals strategy as he takes over as MD
Applied Systems Europe’s incoming managing director Dave Chapman has revealed where the firm is striving for growth as he gears up to take over from Tom Needs at the end of the month.
Adele Sumner to leave Intact after 27 years
Adele Sumner, Intact Insurance UK’s director of counter fraud and financial crime, is leaving the insurer at the end of June after 27 years.
Compare the Market teases global expansion
Compare the Market’s chief operating, technology and data officer, Sam Jones, has hinted at potentially moving into “every territory in the world” following the rapid increase in productivity artificial intelligence has facilitated.
Could the Gallagher and PIB deal be back on?
Deputy Editor’s View: Whispers at the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference earlier this month suggest Gallagher could be willing to buy PIB again, less than a year after plug was pulled on a deal and the latter refinanced.
Compare the Market says launching ChatGPT app was ‘easy part’
Compare the Market’s chief operating, technology and data officer Sam Jones has told Insurance Post building a ChatGPT app is easy, it's “the stuff underneath” that is the difficult bit.
Big Interview: Callum Beaton, Chartered Insurance Institute
Halfway through his stint as president of the Chartered Insurance Institute, Callum Beaton talks about bringing stability to the professional body, and how it is building relevance with the industry again.
Allianz Broker ‘punching below its weight’
Allianz Broker’s managing director, Glyn Hughes, has said the business is “punching below its weight” at the moment and has come in with “high ambitions”.