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Penny Black’s Social Diary: British Insurance Awards special
Penny Black danced until dawn to Ella Eyre at the British Insurance Awards on Wednesday (8 July) and rubbed shoulders with comedian host Alan Carr to bring you some of the highlights from the industry's biggest party of the year.
Acrisure UK CEO and CFO both resign
Acrisure UK CEO Mark Mcilquham and joint-CFO and chief operating officer Katherine Cross have resigned their posts at the company, a spokesperson has confirmed.
British Insurance Technology Awards 2026 shortlist revealed
Today we can reveal the shortlist for the 2026 British Insurance Technology Awards.
Biba urges regulator to target problem sales channels
Biba CEO Graeme Trudgill has urged the UK regulators to drill on down specific distribution channels which don't live up to fair value requirements.
Why partnerships matter now more than ever
View from the Top: Alex Ktenidis, chief distribution officer for Allianz Commercial, reflects on the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference and why strong partnerships are like successful marriages.
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.
Jensten CEO outlines MGA growth plan after £300m Zurich deal
Jensten is planning to expand into new specialist product lines and remains open to acquiring MGAs to accelerate growth following the signing of a £300m capacity agreement with Zurich, according to group CEO Robert Organ.
Diary of an Insurer: Konsileo’s David Sedgeley
David Sedgeley, chief commercial officer of Konsileo, kicks off his week with a walk along the old railway line on the Isle of Wight, catches up with a client over a cup of tea, and prepares for KonsileoCon.
AI could kill the insurance renewal habit
Editor’s View: With more than 70% of consumers expecting artificial intelligence to influence their insurance purchases within the next year, Emma Ann Hughes predicts renewals face their biggest disruption right now since the demise of the Yellow Pages.
Q&A: Gary Williamson, Gazelle Risk Solutions
Gary Williamson, managing director of commercial lines broker Gazelle Risk Solutions, speaks to Insurance Post about the company’s growth plans.
Why tackling ghost broking will require a balanced approach
Trade Voice: Sue Brown, chair of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society, breaks down why addressing the scourge of ghost broking will require a unified response from insurers, regulators, tech firms, and government.
PIB and Howden recruitment trial set for February 2027
The High Court case centred on PIB accusing Howden of poaching a double digit-strong team moved forward last week with a hearing date set for February next year.
Curious case of Aon’s co-CEOs as Page and Kielty exit
Content Director’s View: The appointment of co-CEOs at Aon following Jane Kielty and Julie Page stepping down reignited a familiar debate – is joint leadership ever a good idea? Jonathan Swift examines whether the sceptical reaction was justified.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Metal Meets Marsh; Haggie’s buffet
Penny Black has been out and about again, notebook in one hand and canapé in the other, keeping a keen eye on the insurance industry’s more whimsical moments.
Q&A: Massimo Cavadini and Pardeep Bassi, WTW
Massimo Cavadini, head of product, pricing, claims and underwriting for Continental Europe at WTW, and Pardeep Bassi, global proposition leader for data science, insurance consulting and technology at WTW, delve into the 2025 European Insurance &…
Fair value rules still fail brokers and consumers alike
Four-and-a-half years after the Financial Conduct Authority’s fair value rules arrived, Branko Bjelobaba, principal of compliance consultancy Branko Ltd, argues inconsistent data and vague metrics still make it difficult for brokers and consumers to…
Climate change puts brokers centre stage
With floods, heatwaves and subsidence rewriting the rules of risk, Caroline Elliott-Grey, senior product manager for UK and Ireland at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, argues brokers who harness property-level insights can build trust, protect clients and…
UK holidaymakers put safety first amid Iran war
Geopolitical tensions have made UK travellers prioritise health and safety abroad over finding the cheapest travel insurance policies, according to a survey from broker AllClear Travel Insurance.
Could the Gallagher and PIB deal be back on?
Deputy Editor’s View: Whispers at the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference earlier this month suggest Gallagher could be willing to buy PIB again, less than a year after plug was pulled on a deal and the latter refinanced.
Throwback Thursday: Brokers lambasted by PM
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to May 1981 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when a former prime minister was complaining about brokers.
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.