Articles by Scott McGee
Fully autonomous cars on the road by 2026, claims Transport Secretary
With the Automated Vehicle Bill currently making its way through parliament, Transport Secretary Mark Harper has said vehicles “that have full self-driving capabilities” could be rolled out as early as 2026.
Scope of Luton Airport damage revealed as salvage mission confirmed
Insurance Post can reveal that Copart has been appointed the lead salvage agent for the Luton Airport fire operations when demolition of the car park commences.
Copart CEO hits back at Competitions Authority
Copart’s UK CEO Jane Pocock has hit back at the fines issued to the salvage firm from the Competitions and Market’s Authority.
Opportunistic fraud claims on the increase in 2023
Sedgwick has reported an increase in low-value and opportunistic claims fraud in 2023.
Copart fined £2.5m by Competitions Authority
Copart has been fined £2.5m by the Competition and Markets Authority for failing to comply with an enforcement order on three occasions.
Storm Ciarán spares UK insurers with losses pegged at £1.63bn
Perils has estimated the full losses of Storm Ciarán, which hit the UK and mainland Europe in November this year, at €1.9bn (£1.63bn).
Admiral reveals plan to grow home and pet books after RSA deal
Following the £115m deal to buy RSA’s direct home and pet business, Admiral’s deputy CEO of UK insurance explains how the business intends to continue to grow these lines.
Questions remain as more brokers sign leasehold pledge
Seven more broking firms have signed up to the leasehold commission pledge in association with the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
KPMG names Huw Evans as head of insurance
KPMG has named former Association of British Insurers director general Huw Evans as its incoming head of insurance.
Miller secures independent future as PE firm is bought out
Insurance broking firm Miller has announced that its private equity backer, Cinven, has agreed to sell its shares in the firm.
Sky Protect appoints MD as Poll moves to chair
Insurance Post can reveal Sky has appointed Paul Sweeney as managing director of Sky Protect, the firm's home insurance brand as Matt Poll, pictured, moves to a non-executive chair role.
Aviva’s Blanc and Axa’s Foley join ABI board
Aviva’s group CEO Amanda Blanc and Axa UK&I’s CEO Tara Foley have been appointed to the board of the Association of British Insurers.
RSA sells direct PL business to Admiral
RSA and its parent company Intact Financial Corporation has this morning confirmed the sale of its UK personal lines operations to Admiral Group Plc for an initial cash consideration of £82.5m, as reported by Insurance Post earlier this week.
Unison extends LV agreement following UIA run-off
Insurance Post can reveal Unison has entered into a partnership with LV, in which the insurer will provide the trade union's members with home, travel, and pet insurance.
Whiplash exodus continues as 53% of law firms pull out of sector
Over half of law firms are ditching low-value RTA claims as a result of the whiplash reforms, with only one firm saying this area of business is profitable.
Big Interview: Nadia Côté and Serge Raffard, Allianz
After being named managing directors of Allianz Commercial and Allianz Personal, respectively, Nadia Côté and Serge Raffard met with Scott McGee to discuss their respective markets, how they have settled in, and where they see their businesses growing in…
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.