Articles by Scott McGee
DynaRisk to grow out global teams following $4.7m fundraise
Cyber insurance risk management and analytics firm DynaRisk has announced a $4.7m (£3.5m) fundraise, led by YFM Equity Partners.
No NatCat respite predicted as property pay-outs increase
Natural catastrophes will not give any respite to insurers in 2025 according to Willis, as UK property pay-outs hit £1.6bn for Q2 2025.
Warning signs re-emerge in motor after poor inflationary reaction
The personal motor insurance market may have returned to profit in 2024 but experts at WTW have warned that doesn’t mean pricing problems are solved.
African insurer to return to the UK as a Lloyd’s Syndicate
African insurer Santam has been granted in principle approval by Lloyd’s to launch a syndicate.
Does the FCA’s premium finance inaction show a lack of ambition?
Briefing: After years of signalling action, the Financial Conduct Authority has finally issued an update on its premium finance market review and while Scott McGee observes the watchdog said surprisingly little, those thinking the regulator is backing…
Big Interview: Mark Christer, Wakam UK
Mark Christer, CEO of Wakam UK and deputy CEO of Wakam Group, sits down with Scott McGee to talk through his first year at the UK subsidiary, and plans to expand.
MIB pledges to end uninsured driving
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau has committed to ending uninsured driving for good, as part of a new five-year strategy.
What went wrong with Gallagher’s bid to buy PIB Group?
After talks between Gallagher and PIB came to an abrupt stop last week, Scott McGee asks what went wrong, and what does it represent?
£5m leasehold class action launched as legal papers issued
A class action lawsuit led by City lawyer and leaseholder Liam Spender launched today (17 July), with legal papers submitted to four freeholders and an advisory firm owned by Gallagher.
Q&A: Gary Gallen, rradar
Gary Gallen, CEO and founder of Rradar, tells Insurance Post why he set up the firm, how he flipped the pricing model of law firms, and why others won't follow suit.
Tesco names insurance CEO after split from bank
Tesco has named Craig Bundell as CEO of Tesco Insurance and Money Services, following its split with Tesco Bank.
Pearson Ham reveals wide price gaps in landlord insurance
Pearson Ham has launched a landlord insurance price tracking service and has uncovered significant disparities in what landlords pay for property insurance.
Jensten to refinance after failing to secure sale
Insurance Post understands Jensten is due to announce another refinance in the coming weeks, after again failing to secure a sale.
Industry welcomes launch of captives regime
The insurance industry has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement launching a captives regime in the UK.
Biba urges chancellor to stop downward spiral
British Insurance Brokers’ Association CEO Graeme Trudgill has written an open letter to chancellor Rachel Reeves asking her to put a stop to the “downward spiral of productivity” ahead of her Mansion House speech tomorrow (15 July).
Warning issued over improperly discarded lithium ion batteries
Lee Masson, MD of Halliwell Forensics, has called for focus on how batteries are discarded and entering the waste stream, as these pose a real fire threat.
PIB walks away from Gallagher deal
PIB has pulled away from negotiations surrounding an acquisition, as it announces a debt raise of £400m.
FSCS pays out £134m despite zero insurance firm failures
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme paid out £134m to customers of failed insurance companies in the 12 months to 31 March 2025, despite no new failings in that time.
Pets at Home to launch insurance
Pets at Home is launching its own pet insurance product in the UK early next year.
Big Interview: Phil Cunningham, Direct Commercial
Phil Cunningham, founder of Direct Commercial sits down with Scott McGee to discuss his entry into insurance at the age of 12, why DCL will hit £400m in GWP by 2030, and why he thinks he was the first recipient of the Young Achiever award at the British…
Sky and Zurich to part ways
Sky Protect is moving to a panel structure as its partnership with Zurich enters run-off, Insurance Post has learnt.
FCA’s Brewis reacts to CPD backlash
The Financial Conduct Authority’s director of insurance Matt Brewis has responded to criticism of the regulator’s proposal to ditch the requirement for 15 hours of continuous professional development a year.
Dual’s Dixon says an MGA is for life, not just for Christmas
Catherine Dixon, chief underwriting officer at Dual, has urged brokers to foster more stable, consistent relationships with MGAs, arguing too often partnerships shift with market cycles.
Staysure doubling down on aggregator growth
Staysure’s chief growth officer, Simon McCulloch, has described how the travel insurance provider is investing heavily in price comparison sites, as well as relaunching its own.