Articles by Tom Luckham
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thomas Carroll expands Bristol office
Thomas Carroll Group has added George Souroullas and Chris Howard to its Bristol team as account directors, Insurance Post can reveal.
Biba names new non-exec director to board
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has named Iain Anderson, former chair and founder of H/Advisors Cicero, to its board as a non-executive director, Insurance Post can reveal.
SRG aims to hit £4bn GWP ‘post-2030’
Specialist Risk Group is aiming to hit £4bn in gross written premium ‘post-2030’, after hitting the £2bn mark in 2025, according to group CEO Warren Downey.
Jensten hopes Bain deal will remove ‘question mark’ around future
Rob Organ, CEO of Jensten Group, has told Insurance Post he hopes the firm’s recent acquisition by Bain Capital will remove any doubts over the business’s future.
FOS looking to improve its ‘value for money’
The Financial Ombudsman Service is actively working to justify its cost to the industry through its overhaul consultation in July, delegates at the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters conference have heard.