Articles by Tom Luckham
Ex-Esure CEO re-emerges as Jensten chair
Former Esure CEO David McMillan has been appointed non-executive chair of the Jensten Group board.
Big Interview: Robert Kennedy, Howden
Howden’s UK and Ireland CEO Robert Kennedy shares his growth plans for the business and explains why the broking giant won’t abandon the high street any time soon.
Howden’s Kennedy says regulation may have ‘gone too far'
Howden UK & Ireland CEO Robert Kennedy has told Insurance Post he believes regulation has “gone too far” in certain places, and could be stifling innovation.
One quarter of SMEs facing underinsurance
Around one in four SMEs believe themselves to have been underinsured in the last 12 months, according to research from Premium Credit.
Howden CEO reveals M&A plus growth plans
Robert Kennedy, CEO of Howden UK and Ireland, has told Insurance Post its parent group aims to hit £10bn of global revenue by 2030.
Cytora acquisition won’t change Applied’s UK strategy
Graham Blackwell, president of Applied Systems, has told Insurance Post the firm’s purchase of Cytora is not a signal that it may be making a UK comeback.
Axa Partners hit with FCA limitations
Following the Which? super complaint, the Financial Conduct Authority has told Axa Partners UK it cannot grow its current customer base without written permission from the regulator.
Clear Group’s Howard Lickens to retire
Howard Lickens, founder of insurance broker Clear Group, is set to retire at the end of this year, the business has announced.
Q&A: Nikki Lidster, Zurich
Zurich UK’s head of SME Nikki Lidster talks to Insurance Post about the firm’s growth in 2025, its plans for 2026, and how it revamped its products this year.
False Lego claim dismantled brick-by-brick
A man has been jailed for 28 months following an investigation by the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department into several fraudulent insurance claims, including false reports of stolen Lego sets.
Big Interview: Rhys Thomas, Thomas Carroll Group
Rhys Thomas, CEO of Thomas Carroll Group, speaks to Insurance Post about life as an employee-owned trust, and why he’s focusing on people growth instead of M&A.
EY predicts ‘sizeable losses’ for motor insurers in 2026
Claims inflation and premium inflation will have a negative effect on the bottom lines of UK insurance companies next year and beyond, according to EY.
Fair4All-led pilot to expand affordable contents insurance access
Jake Attfield, head of strategy at Fair4All Finance, has told Insurance Post the group is working to make contents insurance easier to access for social renters.
Government admits motor taskforce suggestions ‘unlikely to reduce premiums’
The findings of the government’s Motor Insurance Taskforce have been published today (10 December), outlining its suggestions on how to bring motor premiums down.
Richard Tuplin to depart Everywhen
Everywhen’s CEO of insurance broking Richard Tuplin is set to depart the business, with CCO Phil Bayles set to oversee relationship broking.
Admiral Business CEO joins Ecclesiastical
Ecclesiastical Insurance has appointed David Hockey as its new director of schemes and partnerships, replacing Chris Withers, who departed the business in November.
First Central to cut 160 Jobs
First Central is consulting on significantly reducing its workforce and outsourcing roles to its South African office in the new year, Insurance Post can reveal.
Domestic & General snapped up by US firm
Domestic & General has been acquired by US-based insurance company Asurion, with the deal expected to close in mid-2026.
Tougher regulatory oversight causing AR numbers to plummet
Data from the Financial Conduct Authority has revealed the number of appointed representatives active in the insurance industry has sharply decreased, with enhanced oversight potentially to blame.
Devilish details from the Autumn Budget for insurers
Insurance Post rounds up the insurance industry’s reactions to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, including comments on insurance premium tax, national insurance, and electric vehicle tax.
Q&A: Onno Janssen, PIB Group Europe
Onno Janssen, CEO of PIB Group Europe, speaks with Insurance Post about the business’s recent debt raise, the status of its European expansion plans, and the breakdown of its sale to Gallagher.
Budget leak confirms IPT receipts expected to hit £10bn by 2030
An extraordinary leak of the Office for Budgetary Responsibility’s post-budget report has revealed the impact of the autumn budget for insurers, with insurance premium tax receipts expected to hit £10bn by the end of the decade.
Aviva nabs Admiral data director for executive role at Direct Line
Aviva has appointed Rachel Purchase, currently director of data and analytics at Admiral, as chief underwriting officer for Direct Line Retail.
Chris Lay to retire as Marsh UK names new CEO
Marsh has announced its UK CEO Chris Lay is to retire in Q1 2026, with the president of Marsh Asia James Addington-Smith named as his successor.