Articles by Tom Luckham
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.
Howden buys Church of Scotland insurance scheme
Howden has agreed to acquire the Aviva-backed insurance services from the Church of Scotland, following a strategic review of its insurance provision.
Q&A: Rob Kemp, Aon
Rob Kemp, head of commercial risk at Aon, speaks to Insurance Post regarding his role so far, the broker's recent M&A activity, and its investments in AI.
Gallagher shifts retail structure following AssuredPartners deal
Gallagher has announced a new UK retail operating structure with the creation of two new trading divisions.
Motor premiums decrease for third straight quarter
Motor insurance premiums have dropped each quarter so far in 2025, according to the Association of British Insurers’ latest tracker.
Biba welcomes government’s signposting initiative
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the financial inclusion strategy from government which outlines a total signposting initiative to improve access to insurance.
‘Modular’ SME policies could be key to fighting underinsurance
Simplified and modular insurance policies could help abate underinsurance in SMEs, according to Hiscox’s group chief underwriting officer Joanne Musselle.
Ex-Esure CEO warns of seismic shift from autonomous cars
David McMillan, former CEO of Esure, has warned that the rise of manufacturer-led insurance and self-driving technology could drastically shrink the UK’s £20bn personal motor market within a decade.
PRA promises to help build ‘internationally competitive’ captives regime
Shoib Khan, director of insurance supervision at the Bank of England, has said the government's upcoming captives regime will endeavour to be “internationally competitive”.
How insurers are helping sneakerheads cover their kicks
Once purely functional footwear for athletes and soldiers, Tom Luckham explores how sneakers have become an investment asset, prompting insurers to adapt their offerings to protect the prized collections of a new generation of collectors.
Insurers ‘shouldn’t have to wait’ to start automating
The take-up of AI and automation processes could be lessening insurers’ focus on complex digital transformation, according to Sasha Haco, CEO of Unitary.
Scope of mandatory mediation will ‘inevitably’ expand
Ian Davies, head of liability at Kennedys, has told Insurance Post the scope of mandatory mediation in insurance litigation will eventually have to expand to reduce court backlogs.
Renters Rights Bill ‘good news’ for brokers but could increase costs
The Renters Rights Bill, which is expected to receive Royal Assent imminently, could increase business for brokers offering landlord insurance, but carries some risk of increased costs.
Sean Byrne to depart Got You Covered
Sean Byrne, managing director of insurance broker Got You Covered, has confirmed he is leaving the business in December.
Kelly Ogley departs Howden
Howden has announced its consumer and local commercial CEO Kelly Ogley has departed the business, effective immediately.
FCA CEO warns UK ‘massively under-insuring’ against cyber threats
Financial Conduct Authority CEO Nikhil Rathi has warned of mass underinsurance against catastrophe and hostile cyber threats, highlighting the wide-ranging economic impact of such attacks.
GTCR comes on board as JMG Group secures new investment
JMG Group has today announced new investment from private equity firm GTCR, while previous investor Synova LLP continues its involvement.