Articles by Tom Luckham
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.
Rogue AI attacks mean pricing models ‘need re-evaluating’
Cyber risk experts have warned that insurer pricing models are at risk of redundancy following the recent case of two OpenAI models committing an autonomous cyber-attack.
FCA bans father and son over client money misuse
The Financial Conduct Authority has banned Alec and Robert Finch from UK financial services, after the High Court found they misused client money at former broker AFL Insurance Brokers.
Aviva’s Storah reveals power of ChatGPT in insurance sales
Speaking to the House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee, Aviva UK and Ireland general insurance CEO Jason Storah revealed the benefits of the firm’s recently-launched ChatGPT app.
Motor and travel insurance complaints on the rise
Complaints about motor and travel insurance both increased in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest data from the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Allianz launches inaugural insurance trust benchmark
Allianz UK has launched Trust Issues, a benchmarking report analysing consumer and SME trust in the insurance sector.
MoneySuperMarket to launch digital insurance broker
MoneySuperMarket is launching SuperSaveClub Insurance, a member-only digital insurance broker focusing on motor insurance.
PRA hits HDI Global SE with £4m inaccurate reporting fine
The Prudential Regulation Authority has levied a £4,165,000 penalty charge on HDI Global SE following a submission of incorrect data to the regulator.
Big Interview: Frank Streidl, Zurich UK
Frank Streidl, head of commercial insurance at Zurich UK, speaks to Insurance Post about the firm’s AI strategy, how it’s dealing with the soft market, and touches on the Beazley deal.
Genasys publishes former ‘April Fools joke’ Insurance Simulator 2026
Genasys Technologies has developed one of the first free browser games to put you in charge of an insurer, built in-house with artificial intelligence.
Marsh UK warns firms against ‘normalisation of risk’
The Marsh Trade Credit Report 2026 has stated businesses are increasingly confident regarding growth, but has warned that financial risks are still on the rise.
Q&A: Steven Darrah, Really Honest
Steven Darrah, founder and CEO of Really Honest, a commercial insurance broker which offers an industry-first no claims bonus on business insurance, speaks to Insurance Post about the thought process behind the firm’s unusual modus operandi.
Regulators target four-week captive approvals
The Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority have launched a consultation on a new framework for captive insurance, eyeing a summer 2027 launch date.
Antares CEO Mike van der Straaten passes away
Mike van der Straaten, CEO of Antares, passed away over the weekend following a short illness, a statement from the business has confirmed.
Job losses likely as Allianz Commercial restructures management layers
Allianz Commercial is overhauling its UK underwriting model by product line, and merging branch and regional management roles, leading to job losses, Insurance Post can reveal.
Marco Distefano departs Axa UK
Marco Distefano, managing director of retail home and motor at Axa UK, has departed the business, Insurance Post can reveal.
Hyperexponential to launch agentic AI underwriting tool
Hyperexponential is launching an artificial intelligence-powered underwriting tool that advances submissions from email to a fully priced risk.
MGAs warned insurer tech could erode their advantage
While the delegated authority sector remains in “rude health”, Managing General Agents’ Association conference speakers yesterday (7 July) warned insurers’ technology investments could threaten MGAs’ competitive edge.