Articles by Tom Luckham
Zurich rebrands tradespeople offering to include homeworkers
The scope of Zurich’s trades and professions product has been broadened to include home workers, Insurance Post can reveal.
Biba unveils changes to board
The British Insurance Brokers Association has announced a departure and two additions to its main and Larger Brokers’ Advisory Board.
Brokers now ‘far more serious’ about fair value
Sean Byrne, managing director of Got You Covered, believes broker woes with fair value assessments are firmly in the past.
Highest performing MGAs of 2025 revealed
NBS Underwriting has been named the best-performing MGA in the UK by market intelligence firm Insurance DataLab.
Ageas issues warning over recruitment scam
Ageas has drawn attention to a scammer claiming to advertise positions at the business over WhatsApp, prompting potential victims to stay vigilant.
Cut-price car insurance after haggling raises fair value doubts
A large number of consumers achieved reductions in motor insurance premiums by haggling with their insurers, a survey from consumer group Which? has shown.
Ardonagh gets $2.5bn cash injection from Stone Point
The Ardonagh Group has secured a $2.5bn (£1.8bn) equity investment from a US-based private equity firm Stone Point Capital, a deal which was first reported earlier this year.
Carl Shuker steps down as Howden UK and Ireland CEO
Robert Kennedy has been appointed CEO of Howden UK and Ireland, replacing Carl Shuker, who is taking the role of deputy chairman.
Commercial Express targeting £100m GWP by 2029
Duncan Pritchard, founder and managing director of MGA Commercial Express, has told Insurance Post that the firm hopes to hit £100m in gross written premium by the end of 2028.
Motor insurers face break-even year before losses in 2026
Analysis from EY has found that motor insurers will re-enter loss-making territory in 2026, after breaking even in 2025.
Co-op expands travel cover and calls on industry to take note
Ellis German, head of travel insurance at Co-op Insurance, has said that, following Co-op's expansion of travel coverage to customers awaiting medical diagnoses, he hopes others in the industry will think more about accessibility.
Strong innovation mindset key to MGA appeal
Research from Corin Underwriting has revealed that brokers are drawn to MGAs with a strong commitment to innovation, community engagement, and talent development.
Q&A: Phil Barton, Partners&
Phil Barton, CEO of Partners&, speaks to Insurance Post about the firm’s five year anniversary, it’s 2024 acquisitions, and why insurance needs more love.
Marsh launches €1bn data centre construction facility
Marsh has launched Nimbus, an insurance facility which covers the construction of large-scale data centres across the UK and Europe.
Ransomware ban could lead to higher claim costs
The government’s proposed ban on ransomware payments is “well intentioned” but lacks “nuance”, according to Tom Egglestone, head of international claims at Resilience.
Home and motor premiums continue to drop
Pearson Ham Group data shows that premiums for motor and home insurance decreased faster in May 2025, despite industry warnings that prices need to rise.
Ifed cracks down on ghost broking amid 52% increase
The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has led several operations targeting illegal ghost brokers, amid a 52% increase in the practice.
Industry CEOs call for heightened use of data standards
A group of insurance CEOs have published an open letter to the London market, calling for the use of shared data standards across the industry.
Zurich expands SME proposition to online retailers
Zurich has expanded its commercial combined offering to include coverage for SME online retailers, Insurance Post can reveal.
Decant adds embedded cover amid whisky scam surge
Following its partnership with Embri, Decant’s CEO has told Insurance Post that embedded insurance will help reassure investors amid a surge in whisky investment scams.
What lessons should the industry learn from retail cyber attacks?
Following several high-profile cyber attacks against retail businesses in recent months, figures throughout the insurance industry have highlighted the importance of comprehensive risk management, alongside robust cyber cover.
Premium finance vital to one in four customers
More than one in four insurance customers would cut cover or switch to cheaper policies if they couldn't utilise premium finance, research from Premium Credit has revealed.
Acrisure UK planning further expansion amid IPO hopes
After rebranding Sutton Winson to Acrisure UK Broking, Acrisure UK CEO Mark McIlquham is planning further regional expansion and acquisitions in service of eventually floating publicly.
Lithium-ion linked fires nearly double in three years
Research from QBE has revealed that lithium-ion battery fires have almost doubled since 2022, with the insurer calling for heightened education on the risks posed by the batteries.