Commercial
London shouldn’t be allowed to dominate UK captives sector
Industry leaders have warned that efforts to launch a UK captives sector would need to be a nationwide initiative, and not just focus on London in order to fully realise the opportunity at hand.
M&S attack proves public-private cyber risk pool is required
Editor’s View: The cyber attack against M&S shows insurance alone can’t swoop in to save the day when cyber criminals attack major retailers, so the government must partner with providers now to ensure national resilience, argues Emma Ann Hughes.
Aon using AI to identify insurer breaking points
Aon UK CEO Jane Kielty has revealed the broker is using artificial intelligence to identify points in the negotiation process where it may be able to extract more favourable terms from insurers.
Reeves flood defence budget hike fails to ease insurance concerns
Chancellor Rachel Reeves Spending Review increased the amount of cash set aside for flood defence pledge, drawing praise from the insurance industry but also warnings over the lack of clarity on how UK property will be made more resilient.
D&O insurance in the second Trump era
In the latest episode of the Insurance Post podcast, how a second Donald Trump US presidency and a new Labour government in the UK are reshaping directors’ and officers’ insurance is discussed.
Treasury set to greenlight new UK captives regime
HM Treasury is expected to push ahead with plans to reform regulations in order to encourage the growth of a UK captives sector.
Liverpool’s insurance sector is still alive and kicking
As the Airmic conference lands in Liverpool, Insurance Post’s Harry Curtis takes a look at the city’s storied insurance past as well as how the industry is still quietly thriving on Merseyside.
Sonya Bryson to depart RSA
Sonya Bryson is leaving RSA just 18 months after being appointed MD of the joint commercial lines business.
Three ways insurers can better assess the risk of weight loss jabs
Swiss Re has made three recommendations on how insurers can leverage the results of behavioural science experiments to better assess risk and support policyholders using weight loss jabs to reduce their waistlines.
Diary of an Insurer: Markel’s Nick Line
Nick Line, chief underwriting officer of Markel, empowers underwriters, put his coffee order in first thing through the Markel app on his phone, identifies pressing issues as chair of Inclusion at Lloyd’s and reads about developments in cosmology and…
Aventum seeks consumer scale in specialty through AI tools
Aventum Group aims to grow the volume of specialty business to the scale of consumer lines through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, according to chief technology officer Hasani Jess.
Claims managers warned against trying to ‘solve the world’ using AI
Insurers and brokers are looking for the “golden nuggets” – but progressing with caution by keeping “the human in the loop” when it comes to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their property claims functions.
Ki slashes model development from years to weeks with genAI
Ki’s technology managing director Alan Tua has revealed how switching from traditional machine learning models to generative artificial intelligence models for algorithmic underwriting has resulted in “double digit” accuracy improvements.
Markel’s Lowther on the risks of AI adoption for SMEs
As artificial intelligence adoption among SMEs accelerates in pursuit of greater efficiency, growth and competitive edge, Mark Lowther, head of technology for Markel in the UK, says businesses must also confront the growing legal, ethical and…
Aviva harnessing GenAI for underwriter augmentation
Aviva is predominantly using generative artificial intelligence to augment underwriting, according to director of innovation Jason Chambers.
Throwback Thursday: Pru rebellion; Skandia rebrand
This month Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to June 1991 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when Skandia was rebranding and Prudential staff looked set to strike.
David Williams concerned about ‘pragmatic’ approach to underinsurance
David Williams, chair of the Fire Protection Association and former managing director of underwriting and technical services at Axa has questioned the pragmatic and balanced approach taken to tackling underinsurance within property, given the risks have…
Diary of an Insurer: Gary Clift of McLarens
Leading the Heathrow-based aviation survey team at McLarens Aviation means claims manager Gary Clift’s days are never dull as he deals with engines ingesting big birds, unpicking what has pushed up the cost of aircraft recycling and a lightning strike…
The insurance stories set to dominate the headlines in the second half of 2025
Content director’s view: Things might have gone quiet of late, but Jonathan Swift expects the lull to offer only a short respite before the deal-doers and headline-makers are back in force fueling the market conversation. And here are some predictions as…
Court orders repayment of commission-inflated premiums
The landlord of London’s Trocadero Centre has been told it must repay hundreds of thousands of pounds charged to a cinema in insurance rent.
Keep on trucking with HGV insurance
With heavy goods vehicles representing less than 3% of vehicles on Europe’s roads yet accounting for nearly 15% of all road fatalities, Rachel Gordon examines how new standards and data are shaping fleet insurers approach to products, services, and risk…
Professional indemnity insurance for lawyers and accountants
Danny Seaman, professional indemnity specialist at Miller, Peter Stephens, head of PI at Westfield Specialty, and Matthew Harvey, account director of ProFin at the Clear Group, reveal what is behind the softening of the professional indemnity insurance…
A standing ovation for fresh theatre rules?
Alex Nicoll, director and head of media and entertainment at Sedgwick, examines the risks facing theatres as the 2025 European Accessibility Act and Martyn's Law are implemented.
Big Interview: Ken Norgrove, RSA
Ken Norgrove, UK and international CEO of RSA, discusses the impact of the insurer’s personal lines exit, how the provider plans to outperform its peers in commercial lines, and why October will usher in a new era for the business.