Articles by Tom Luckham
Q&A: Nick Dinsdale, Peach
Nick Dinsdale, underwriting director at Peach, speaks to Insurance Post about the firm’s new hire, AI in underwriting and Peach’s growth plans.
Q&A: James Round, Lumley
James Round, head of business development at Lumley, speaks to Insurance Post about his new role, the HNW market, and how Lumley is building out its B2B side.
John Neal reveals new role following Lloyd’s investigation
Former Lloyd’s of London CEO John Neal has resurfaced as non-executive chairman at risk intelligence firm LUSYi, following the conclusion of the Lloyd’s investigation into his conduct.
Lady Mayor warns culture is outpacing regulation
Lady Mayor of the City of London Dame Susan Langley has said firms are over-interpreting the watchdog's rules, and that leaders must be braver as uncertainty grows
Ogden calls for different responses to predictable shocks
Stephanie Ogden, CEO of Munich Re Global Specialty, has said the insurance industry must respond differently to predictable shocks as it becomes accustomed to black swan events.
Aviva’s Morse is third HNW exec to join Euna
MGA Euna has hired the third Aviva high-net-worth private clients executive who left the provider back in May this year.
Hiscox’s Masojada elected 698th City of London Mayor
Alderman Bronek Masojada has been officially elected as the 698th Lord Mayor of the City of London, and will succeed Lady Mayor Dame Susan Langley on 13 November.
Scottish broker awaiting embezzlement trial
The Financial Conduct Authority has secured a bankruptcy order against Arthur Temlett, trading as Abacus Insurance Consultants.
Ex-Intact counter fraud director Sumner launches consultancy
Adele Sumner, former director of counter fraud and financial crime at Intact Insurance, has announced the launch of Sumner Fraud Consulting.
Insurers warned to prepare for wave of ‘AI-assisted grievances’
Insurance leaders have been warned to brace for a growing wave of AI-drafted workplace grievances, as staff increasingly use AI tools to escalate workplace disputes.
Q&A: Matt Perkins, Hiscox UK
Matt Perkins, trading director, high net worth, art and collections at Hiscox UK, discusses underinsurance, first-generation wealth, and the changing shape of the HNW market.
Marsh launches AI-powered broker tool
Marsh has launched Broker WorkBench, an artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to assist Marsh’s brokers operating in the London market in serving their clients.
SRG combines wholesale businesses
Specialist Risk Group has brought its wholesale businesses together under one proposition, SRG Global Risk Solutions.
Young brokers more wary of AI than bosses
Younger brokers in the London market are more sceptical about trusting artificial intelligence than their senior counterparts, according to new research from the London & International Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Allianz deal to bring Coalition to 15 markets by mid-2027
Coalition CEO Joshua Motta has told Insurance Post the firm’s partnership with Allianz will take it into 15 countries by the end of June 2027.
How does the London Market keep its edge post-Blueprint Two?
Following the shelving of Blueprint Two, Tom Luckham explores how the London market is learning from the successes and failures of the programme in order to transform the technical capabilities of the sector.
Foil appoints Huxley as CEO after Besemer steps down
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has appointed Mark Huxley as CEO to succeed Laurence Besemer as he steps down after 17 years, effective 1 October 2026.
Aviva launches specialty hybrid fronting for MGAs
Aviva has launched a new MGA hybrid fronting proposition through its Global Corporate & Specialty business.
BPL launches surety division
BPL has launched BPL Surety, a new business line offering global guarantee solutions, marking the broker's second business line launch this year.
Soft market to deepen amid strong reinsurer balance sheets
Ratings agencies predict the global reinsurance soft market will deepen into 2027 as capital remains abundant, while cyber and data centres emerge as key growth opportunities.
ABI fire safety facility tops £19.6bn in year two
The Association of British Insurers has capped off a second year for its Fire Safety Reinsurance Facility, announcing a total sum insured of £19.6bn for the 12 months to the start of April.
Aviva refreshes mid-market proposition following commercial ‘refocusing’
Aviva has launched Aviva Premier, a proposition designed for larger mid-market clients with complex risks, following a “refocusing” of the insurer’s commercial business.
Tokio Marine HCC acquires Direct Commercial
Tokio Marine HCC International has signed a definitive agreement to acquire UK commercial motor MGA Direct Commercial.
Axa to add SME terrorism cover at no extra cost from November
Axa UK has confirmed its intention to add terorrism cover to its intermediated digital SME business from November, with the insurer planning to absorb the additonal costs.