Articles by Tom Luckham
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.
Marco Capital plans to ‘industrialise’ London market with ProGlobal deal
Marco Capital’s planned acquisition of Pro Global merges the business with PoloWorks into a single integrated insurance services platform, with the combined unit aiming to “industrialise” London market data.
Aviva beats Axa to standardise terrorism cover across digital SME
Aviva has announced that its digital SME products will be buffered by terrorism protection, supported by Pool Re’s SME incentive scheme.
Big Interview: Anne Middleton, Convex UK
Anne Middleton, Convex’s UK CEO, talks to Insurance Post about continuity through a change of chair, why market share matters more than premium, and staying disciplined as the market softens.
Salmonella outbreak highlights recall preparedness gaps
Insurance experts have warned that insurers should be confident in their readiness in the event a food contamination event takes place, amid the UK’s salmonella outbreak.
ABI sets out steps to strengthen UK cyber resilience
The Association of British Insurers is calling for clearer cyber insurance policies, stronger distribution and greater data sharing as part of a series of recommendations aimed at strengthening the UK’s resilience to cyber risk.
Centerbridge exploring Canopius sale
Centerbridge Partners, the primary shareholder of insurance and reinsurance firm Canopius Group, is open to offers on the business, sources have told Insurance Post.
Gallagher and HSBC partner on business insurance
Gallagher has partnered with HSBC to provide business insurance to the bank’s commercial banking clients.
Big Interview: Phuong Ly, Allianz Commercial
Phuong Ly, managing director UK for Allianz Commercial, speaks to Insurance Post about replatforming, reorganisation, and becoming the "easiest insurer to do business with."
Urban Jungle joins FCA innovation and growth group
Urban Jungle, as well as four other financial services firms, has joined the Financial Conduct Authority’s Scale-up unit to support innovation and sustainable growth.
Antares announces new leadership structure
Antares Global has announced a new leadership structure, following the passing of its CEO Michael van der Straaten.
Admiral cites soft market as it posts 18% profit drop
Admiral has reported an 18% decrease in group profit before tax for HY26, with the insurer pointing to a 'more challenging market' and motor pricing changes.
Hiscox upgrades 2026 growth outlook following double-digit HY results
Hiscox has upgraded its retail growth forecast for FY26 from 8% to 9% following retail growth of 10.2% in H1.
Ikea enters UK home insurance with Urban Jungle
Insurtech Urban Jungle has partnered with Ikea to launch home insurance in the UK, marking the Swedish furniture giant's first tie-up with a UK insurance provider.
How insurers are navigating a stormy yacht market
From superyachts to mid-tier pleasure craft, Tom Luckham explores what's driving the yacht insurance market, and whether better tech, data and underwriting is keeping pace with risk.
Call the AA Team: Fine issued for Ed Sheeran’s uninsured Aston Martin
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has been convicted and fined after failing to insure his Aston Martin whilst it was being converted into an electric vehicle.
Markel takes Allianz’s Nguyen for MD for specialty
Markel has named Doan Nguyen as managing director, specialty for its London Market operation, effective immediately.
Big Interview: Mike Bottle, Arch Insurance UK
Mike Bottle, managing director of the Arch Insurance UK regional division, speaks to Insurance Post about his time in role so far, and why staying visible and relevant to brokers is top of the agenda.
Average subsidence claim hits record levels
Data from the Association of British Insurers show home insurers paid out £72m for domestic subsidence claims during the second quarter of 2026.
The ‘whole narrative has to change’ on broker value in a soft market
Clients would benefit from having a fuller picture of the work that reinsurance brokers do on behalf of their portfolios.
Unstable economy biggest risk facing SMEs
SMEs expect economic uncertainty to be the defining challenge of the next 12 months, ahead of rising costs, artificial intelligence and cyber risks, according to survey from Everywhen.
Aviva nabs Lloyd’s chief actuary for PL role
Aviva has appointed former Lloyd’s chief actuary Emma Stewart as its chief underwriting officer for personal lines, effective 1 December 2026.
Tokio Marine HCC targets data centres for growth
Tokio Marine HCC is looking to grow its position in the burgeoning data centre insurance market, as the specialty insurer's energy transition product line continues to gain traction.