Articles by Tom Luckham
Biba’s manifesto requests new Financial Services Bill in 2026
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association launched its manifesto for 2026 today (14 January), titled ‘Economic resilience’. Tom Luckham breaks down the main points, including a focus on cyber and a legislative wish list.
Serial fraudster jailed for exaggerated bag claim
A man has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to fraud by false representation and breaching a Serious Crime Prevention Order.
FOS travel referrals hit post-pandemic highs
As the Financial Ombudsman Service announces its resolution targets for 26/27, analysis shows travel insurance complaints increased by over 58% year-on-year in Q3.
How Belfast’s insurance sector is overcoming Brexit blues
As Belfast enters a new year of investment, consolidation and post-Brexit adjustment, Tom Luckham examines how its insurance sector is proving resilient, fast-growing and increasingly strategic for both UK and Irish markets.
Inflexion acquires Ascend in regional broking push
Private equity firm Inflexion has bought Essex-based broker Ascend, with the two announcing the launch of a new broking platform focussed on the regional broking market.
More than half of UK customers use credit to pay premiums
57% of customers use a form of credit to pay for one or more insurance policies they have, a Premium Credit survey has shown.
Axa UK Retail CEO departs for Axa's health business
Alain Zweibrucker, former CEO of Axa UK, has commenced his role as CEO of Axa's health business after being appointed in November.
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.