Commercial
Axa’s du Rostu: Why firms need a chief geopolitics officer
As conflict, sanctions and supply chain shocks reshape markets, Pierre du Rostu, CEO of AXA Digital Commercial Platform, says every companies may soon need a chief geopolitics officer to help leadership anticipate risk, connect fragmented insights, and navigate an increasingly unstable world.
FCA and PRA turn spotlight on MGA oversight
The Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority are sharpening their scrutiny of managing general agents, stressing insurers must take primary responsibility for businesses underwriting on their behalf.
Ex-CFC duo Walsh and Newman launch insurance investment vehicle
Former CFC leaders Graeme Newman and David Walsh have launched a family office, Kantara Capital, to invest in early-stage financial services intermediaries.
Trade credit insurance proves vital amid tariff aftershocks
Allianz Trade UK and Ireland CEO Matt Williams has said that the insurers’ products are being used as a “sales development tool” in the wake of the sweeping tariffs introduced by President Trump’s US administration last year.
Diary of an Insurer: Geo Underwriting’s Kate Bush
Kate Bush, trading director at Geo Underwriting, is setting the digital agenda, drinking Yorkshire tea, catching up on how the lambing season is going and returning boats to water.
Trump told insurance not main issue in Strait
Donald Trump’s offer of providing government-backed insurance to vessels travelling through the Strait of Hormuz following the outbreak of war in the region has been described as “limited”.
What Zurich buying Beazley means for the market
Editor’s View: Zurich’s £8.2bn swoop for Beazley is a decisive bet on specialty insurance, which Emma Ann Hughes observes widens the gap between the industry’s supermarket giants and the squeezed middle.
Allianz’s Moon on transforming insurance’s path to equality
Patricia Moon, CEO of Allianz Partners UK and Ireland, explains how flexibility, role models and unlocking talent can accelerate real workplace parity.
From hairdresser to head of risk: a journey in insurance
Kelly Clark, head of risk at Dual, shares how visibility, mentoring, and inclusion helped her thrive in a male-dominated industry.
Q&A: Zoe Hughes, Ventis
Zoe Hughes, senior underwriter at Ventis and 2025 MGAA Rising Star of the Year recipient, talks to Insurance Post about her career and how insurance can attract more young talent.
Throwback Thursday: Hiscox takeover; Zurich shake-up
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to March 1996 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when Hiscox bought a rival and Zurich restructured its broker division
Marine insurance to navigate choppy waters
How geopolitical tension, supply-chain bottlenecks, climate-driven weather extremes and surging regulatory oversight are making marine insurance challenging is the focus of the latest Insurance Post Podcast.
Iran conflict triggers Lloyd’s war risk review
The London market’s war risk specialists have expanded the geographical areas deemed at heightened risk of conflict following the US and Israeli attacks against Iran.
Sign up to attend the Underwriting Club property meeting
Property underwriting is facing sustained pressure as loss volatility, claims inflation and emerging risks collide with a softening market and increased competition.
From trainee to MGA CEO: Albert’s journey in insurance
Kate Albert, CEO and co-founder of Kova Professions, reflects on 25 years in insurance, launching her MGA, and the lessons she’s learned about stepping into opportunity, leadership, and supporting others.
Zurich and Beazley agree £8.2bn deal
Zurich Insurance Group has agreed the terms of a firm all-cash offer to buy Beazley for £8.2bn.
Ki delivers record $171m profit in first standalone year
Ki saw a record pre-tax profit of $171.4m (£128.2m) in its first year as a standalone company.
Iran missile strikes spark risk repricing
The joint assault by Israel and the United States against Iran have sent shockwaves through global insurance markets, triggering risk repricing and renewed scrutiny of accumulation exposure across marine, aviation and specialty lines.
Supporting women in insurance to lead without hidden penalties
Zuzana Clark, chief customer officer at 1st Central, reflects on this year’s International Women’s Day theme, and argues that real equality depends on a workplace community where women can confidently pursue opportunity.
Diary of an Insurer: Corin Underwriting's Louis Gibson
The working week of Louis Gibson, development underwriter at Corin Underwriting, is a lively mix of new business, debating football results, and championing the MGA's NextGen culture.
British Insurance Awards 2026 deadline extended
For those of you rushing to put the finishing touches to your 2026 British Insurance Awards entry.