Articles by Tom Luckham
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.
Could the Trocadero ruling threaten broker commission arrangements?
After the High Court ordered the landlord of London’s Trocadero Centre to repay £653,150 to Picturehouse Cinemas because of commission-sharing arrangements, Tom Luckham examines whether similar deals could face legal challenge.
Biba survey finds improvements in insurer service
Gracechurch and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association have released the latest findings from their UK Insurers Monitor, revealing several improvements to service scores but a lag in claims.
NTT Data targeting ‘accelerated growth over the next three years’
NTT Data has acquired Derry-based insurance technology consultancy Alchemy, with the firm endeavouring to take aim at insurers utilising Guidewire products.
SRG MGA secures £100m of Aviva capacity
The underwriting pillar of Specialist Risk Group, MX Underwriting, has signed a multi-year delegated distribution agreement with Aviva to support its subsidiary Trilogy Underwriting.
Everywhen partners with Asda on business insurance
Everywhen has partnered with Asda Money to develop the supermarket’s first business insurance product.
PIB confirms departure of CFO
PIB Group has confirmed its CFO David Winkett has departed the company.
Big Interview: Graeme Trudgill, Biba
Graeme Trudgill, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, talks to Insurance Post about volatility in the treasury, his thoughts on Rachel Reeves and why 2025 has been Biba’s “most successful year ever”.
Biba hails progress on speeding up authorisations
British Insurance Brokers’ Association CEO Graeme Trudgill has told Insurance Post that its members have been reporting quicker authorisations following changes implemented by the regulator.
How is the fight against ghost brokers evolving?
Following a 52% increase in ghost broking in 2024, Tom Luckham explores how the fight against fraudulent insurance policies and their facilitators is changing.
Biba developing universal fair value assessment template
The British Insurance Brokers Association is collaborating with other trade bodies to produce a standard template for fair value assessments, CEO Graeme Trudgill has told Insurance Post.
Motor market softening puts spotlight on service
Allianz is putting greater emphasis on service and claims delivery in commercial motor amid market softening, Mike Thomas, broker distribution director has told Insurance Post.
Broker commission not ‘on the radar’ as motor finance redress scheme announced
Following the announcement of a compensation scheme regarding the motor finance scandal, the CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority has said no similar scheme for broker commissions is on the horizon.
Isolation leaving agricultural brokers ‘half counsellor, half broker’
Isolation and regulation is negatively impacting the mental health of agricultural insurance customers, Debbie Airey, area managing director at Brown & Brown has told Insurance Post.
Can non-standard motor find growth in a soft market?
Amid an increase in interest and inquiries for non-standard motor insurance, how much is the industry growing, and which segments have the most potential?
Axa urges brokers to demonstrate value on commercial EV cover
The shift toward EVs in commercial motor fleets is changing the knowledge base required of brokers, according to Axa Commercial’s regional director for the south Louis Rudd.
Industry must keep ‘questioning’ generative AI
Chris Hall, CEO of QuestGates, has implored insurers and brokers to interrogate generative artificial intelligence and not become ‘automated’ by it.
Towergate founder invests in drone MGA
Minority Broker Partnerships, an investment vehicle backed by Towergate founder Peter Cullum, has invested in drone MGA Moonrock Insurance, for an undisclosed sum.
Brokers urge industry to signpost non standard insurance
Brokers are concerned surging demand for non-standard insurance is exposing a gap in cover, according to Prestige Underwriting’s latest broker survey.
Marsh McLennan’s Lay announced as new LMG chair
Marsh McLennan UK CEO Chris Lay is set to become the next chair of the London Market Group, taking up the role on 1 January, 2026.
Insurers should turn to YouTube to demonstrate value
Insurance firms should utilise social media platforms such as YouTube to demonstrate value to customers, delegates at the Defaqto conference have heard.
Direct Commercial rolls out updated broker portal
Direct Commercial Limited has launched the next phase of its Broker Portal, which initially launched in November 2023.