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Why AI must not become an excuse to stop hiring junior staff
Trade Voice: Stefan Daines, member of the Chartered Insurance Institute Broking Community Board and broking director at Daines Kapp, argues artificial intelligence's freed-up capacity should go towards training junior colleagues, not replacing them.
Throwback Thursday: Female first; Co-op’s woe
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to August 1971 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when a woman first entered a male building safety arena and Co-operative Insurance’s results were disappointing.
Why the MGA sector is built for what’s next
Trade Voice: Michael Keating, CEO, Managing General Agents’ Association, discusses key themes from this year’s MGAA conference and argues the MGA sector is helping to lead, not react, to change across the market.
Diary of an Insurance PR: Omnia’s Nathalie Crystal
Nathalie Crystal, associate director at Omnia Partners, proves the importance of preparation by packing in plenty of meetings with journalists at this year's British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Lime Street Festival
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.
Why specialist expertise matters in a commoditised insurance market
View from the Top: Richard Coleman, UK general insurance managing director at Ecclesiastical Insurance, reflects on what should stay the same in insurance even as the market softens and artificial intelligence transforms how the industry operates.
Throwback Thursday: Broker pay threat & motor premiums hike
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to August 1971 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when lawyers met to discuss whether entering the European Economic Community could reduce broker pay and motorists moaned…
Why Flood Re must change before it becomes unfit for purpose
Trade Voice: Perry Thomas, CEO of Flood Re, explains why the flood insurance market is on the cusp of change, and why fairness and resilience must remain centre stage.
Lessons Europe can take from the California wildfires
Kumar Dhuvur, co-founder and chief product officer at ZestyAI, looks back at the 2025 California wildfires, and with more starting in Europe, suggests lessons that can be learnt to mitigate the risk before it gets out of control.
Diary of an Insurance PR: Lysander’s Joe Malone
From proactive media pitching, ghost writing and always-on social media content, to reactive situations that change the entire course of a day or week), Joe Malone of Lysander PR shares his working week.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Insurtech UK’s specs-appeal
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.
Throwback Thursday: Entering Europe; Fire damage
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to August 1971 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when insurers were told they were better off in Europe and fire claims reached record highs.
Why Biba members defy the city-centric myth
Trade Voice: Graeme Trudgill, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers' Association, discusses what a change in leadership means for the broker sector, and why Biba members are well placed to support the government’s growth ambitions.
Diary of an Insurance PR: Full Circle’s Matt Beasley
From school-run chaos and tube strikes to embargoed announcements and client pitches, Full Circle executive director Matt Beasley reflects on a week balancing family life with the demands of insurance PR.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Biba’s Solstice; FT’s sock check
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.
Insurance opportunity in local government transformation
View from the Top: Gordon Wilmott, head of public services at Zurich Municipal, discusses how local government reorganisation is reshaping risk and creating an opportunity for insurers to prove their value.
Why the NHS injury cost recovery scheme needs urgent reform
Trade Voice: Gordon Dalyell, treasurer at the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, argues insurers must stop avoiding the true cost of treating people injured by their policyholders' negligence.
Diary of an Insurer: Zurich’s Laurie Deans
Laurie Deans, head of Zurich Community Trust, supports inspiring charities and community groups while also raising one-year-old twin boys.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: IFB’s birthday and Aviva’s balls
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.
Why cyber must move from policy purchase to proof of resilience
Glyn Thoms, global FINEX cyber strategy leader at Willis, argues that cyber insurance must be treated as a core part of organisational resilience rather than be bolted on after the fact.