Articles by Tom Luckham
Nigel Hinshelwood appointed chair of Marsh
Nigel Hinshelwood has been appointed as chair of Marsh in the UK, succeeding outgoing chair Tom Colraine on 31 March.
Cancel culture insurance ‘not a silver bullet’ for bad press
Derek McLeod, founder of RepuTitan, has told Insurance Post that the firm's new reputational risk policy Preempt, is “not a silver bullet” against bad press.
Only one out of four brokers is happy with insurer service
Direct Commercial’s latest broker survey has revealed how only a quarter of brokers are happy with the service they receive from insurers.
Motor and home premiums see January dip
Both motor and home insurance premiums decreased in in January 2025, according to Pearson Ham's latest general insurance pricing index.
Markel’s Guidewire implementation; Hiscox’s FI offering; Lockton’s CFO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Allianz detects record levels of fraud in 2024
Allianz has announced it detected record levels of fraud in 2024, up 10% from 2023.
Which? names and shames insurers falling short on claims
A Which? survey of over 4,700 car insurance claimants has ranked insurers based on customer satisfaction with their claims processes.
Pet premiums decrease after fluctuant 2024
Pet insurance premiums decreased in Q4 2024 after an "anything but predictable year", according to the latest data from Pearson Ham Group.
Careless Covid criminal caught for insurance fraud
A man has been found guilty after claiming that he was forced to cancel 14 holidays due to Covid-19 to claim on his insurance policies.
Éowyn labelled Scotland’s ‘worst storm in 20 years’
Peter Farrelly, chief operating officer at Sedgwick UK, has told Insurance Post the fallout from Storm Éowyn is the worst seen in Scotland for two decades.
Dan Fiehn returns to Markerstudy as chief tech officer
Former Markerstudy group chief information and COO Dan Fiehn has returned to the company to take up the role of group CTO.
Ignite targeting £50m of home premium per year by 2027
Ignite has told Insurance Post that, following its partnership with Ageas and Yoga, it’s aiming to generate £50m of home premium a year by 2027.
Justice Committee relaunches court delay inquiry
The Justice Select Committee has announced today (21 January) that it is to reinstate its previously announced inquiry into the work of the County Court, following complaints regarding court capacity and resources.
Pet insurance premiums stabilise in Q4
Pet insurance premiums stabilised in December 2024, following a year of fluctuating pricing trends, the latest Pearson Ham Group data has shown.
IFB to launch integrated fraud database in 2026
The Insurance Fraud Bureau will launch a ‘unified fraud technology platform,’ which will integrate insurance fraud datasets into one database, in 2026.
Q&A: Shirley Woolham, Minster Law
Shirley Woolham, CEO of Minster Law, speaks to Insurance Post about the firm's return to profitability, its investment strategy, and her opinions on the Whiplash reforms.
Which? argues insurers aren’t meeting Consumer Duty requirements
Which? is calling for the Financial Conduct Authority to crack down on bad practices from insurers, following research revealing the struggles people face when choosing insurance policies.
War and extreme weather top global risk ranking
State-based armed conflict has topped the World Economic Forum’s list of short-term risks, while extreme weather events dominate landed the long term top spot.
Pothole breakdowns up by fifth in Q4
Pothole-related breakdowns increased by 17% in Q4 2024 compared to Q3, according to breakdown data from the RAC’s Pothole Index.
Urban Jungle expands to offer travel insurance
Urban Jungle has launched a travel insurance offering, claiming to be the “first UK insurtech” to offer both home and travel policies.
Insurethebox ceases offering renewals or policies
Insurance Post has learned that Insurethebox, a telematics brand within Aioi Nissay Dowa, has informed existing customers that their policies will not be renewed.
DLG launches scheme to raise vehicle repair standards
Direct Line Group has launched a Vehicle Damage Assessor accreditation programme, recognised by the Institute of the Motor Industry.
Regulator aims to make it easier for insurers to invest
The Prudential Regulation Authority is proposing to make it easier for insurers to invest within their matching adjustment portfolios, according to CEO Sam Woods.
Extent of hollowing out of travel insurance uncovered
Almost nine out of 10 (88%) of travel insurance products no longer provide cover for scheduled airline failure, data from Defaqto has revealed..