Articles by Tom Luckham
Cowbell targets UK cyber dominance
Simon Hughes, chief commercial officer of cyber insurance firm Cowbell, has told Insurance Post that underinsured SMEs are a huge growth opportunity for the business and the sector.
Big Interview: Ryan Gill, Bspoke
Ryan Gill, CEO of Bspoke, talks to Insurance Post about life post-acquisition, the firm's ambitious growth plans, and status of the MGA market.
Fake death fraudster's claim fails to hold water
The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has arrested a man who faked his own death to support an insurance claim in a nationwide fraud crackdown.
Zurich backs Jensten with £300m multi-year capacity agreement
Jensten Underwriting has secured a £300m multi-year capacity agreement with Zurich, under which the insurer will become the primary capacity provider to the Bain Capital-owned MGA.
No own goals: insuring the biggest World Cup yet
As the 2026 Fifa World Cup prepares to kick off across the US, Canada and Mexico, Tom Luckham explores how insurers are underwriting one of the world’s most valuable sporting events.
HDI makes Hunt permanent following Ogden exit
HDI Global has named Simon Hunt as CEO of HDI Global UK & Ireland following the departure of Stephanie Ogden.
Big Interview: Ross Dingwall, Mission
Ross Dingwall, CEO of Mission Underwriters, speaks to Insurance Post regarding the firm’s expansion plans, the MGA market, and his thoughts on heightened regulatory scruitiny.
Slight dip reported in number of brokers actively recruiting
Nearly three quarters of brokers are currently recruiting for new employees, according to Aviva’s latest Broker Barometer.
Beazley leaning on data-driven underwriting in soft market
Beazley is increasingly pushing a data-driven underwriting approach for SME cyber cover in order to maintain discipline in a soft market.
Tokio Marine could deploy $10bn in M&A over next 18 months
Brad Irick, managing executive officer and co-head of international business at Tokio Marine Holdings, has said the business can deploy $10bn (£7.4bn) in M&A transactions over the next 18 months.
BPL to launch reinsurance division
Credit and political risk broker BPL is set to launch a dedicated reinsurance division, BPL Re, Insurance Post can reveal.
Intact looking at re-entering cyber market in 2027
Intact Insurance is ‘having a look’ at its cyber insurance strategy, and is considering returning to the market in 2027, Insurance Post can reveal.
Hiscox sees ‘plenty of headroom’ for growth
Hiscox sees “plenty of headroom” for growth across specialist sectors as it pushes to achieve 8% retail growth in 2026, according to chief distribution officer Gareth Hemming.
‘Categorically’ no plans for AI job cuts at Aviva
Aviva currently does not expect to reduce headcount in its commercial business as it scales its artificial intelligence operations, according to director of innovation Jason Chambers.
Allianz shifts commercial replatforming timeline
The previously announced commercial replatforming of Allianz Commercial’s product suite has had its timeframe readjusted, according to UK markets director Graham Stait.
Industry welcomes fresh Financial Services Bill
The insurance industry has reacted following the introduction of the Enhancing Financial Services Bill introduced in the King’s Speech yesterday (13 May.)
Regulator interest gives MGAs ‘competitive advantage’
Heightened regulatory interest in the MGA sector could actually help the sector grow, according to Pen Underwriting CEO Tom Downey.
Climate and Union activists protest at Biba conference
Activists from both Extinction Rebellion Manchester and Unite the Union have staged protests at the British Insurance Brokers' Association Conference in Manchester.
Burnham drops out of Biba keynote
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has officially dropped out of his planned appearance at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference this week.
Soft cyber market eroding underwriting discipline
A soft cyber insurance market is leading underwriters to not interrogate clients too heavily lest they lose business, according to Dual UK’s senior cyber underwriter Scott Davies.
QBE targeting £2.5bn UK GWP by 2030
QBE is aiming to grow its UK business to £2.5bn gross written premium by 2030, according to QBE’s UK casualty director Adrian Browne.
Insurers must get data in order to maximise AI potential
Insurers must ensure that their respective data strategies are up to scratch before they can take advantage of AI commercially, according to Dun & Bradstreet’s head of insurance.
Final Dive In festival to tackle balance between humans and AI
The final iteration of the Lloyd’s of London diversity and inclusion festival has been announced, with the theme taking aim at retaining crucial human elements alongside artificial intelligence adoption.
Wakam refocuses growth plans on MGA collaboration
Wakam has announced it is moving to act as a "strategic partner" for MGAs as it pushes on with its UK growth plans.