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Industry welcomes fresh Financial Services Bill
The insurance industry has reacted following the introduction of the Enhancing Financial Services Bill introduced in the King’s Speech yesterday (13 May.)
City minister outlines plans to cut regulatory burden
Speaking at the opening of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference, City minister Lucy Rigby outlined the UK government’s plans to ease the regulatory load.
Climate and Union activists protest at Biba conference
Activists from both Extinction Rebellion Manchester and Unite the Union have staged protests at the British Insurance Brokers' Association Conference in Manchester.
Biba unveils cyber broker directory and ad campaign
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a national advertising campaign focused on cyber insurance alongside a specialist broker directory aimed at helping SMEs improve their resilience.
Best Insurance Employer Award shortlist revealed
Insurance Post can reveal the 11 companies in the running to be crowned the industry’s best employers at the British Insurance Awards on 8 July.
Can brokers survive the rise of ChatGPT insurance apps?
After the launch of the world’s first ChatGPT insurance app sent share prices of major brokers tumbling, Fiona Nicolson examines what the future of insurance distribution looks like when conversational AI becomes a primary customer interface rather than…
Distribution flexibility isn’t optional in a soft market
As pricing power fades in a soft market, Simon Pritchard, managing director of insurtech IS2, argues insurers and MGAs must embrace flexible, API-led distribution to unlock growth and reach underserved commercial customers.
Burnham drops out of Biba keynote
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has officially dropped out of his planned appearance at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference this week.
FM targets broader scope of clients with new product
FM Insurance Company has launched its FM Essential product in the UK, targeting manufacturers looking to increase their risk resilience.
Why now is the time to introduce a new Financial Services Bill
Trade Voice: Graeme Trudgill, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers Association, says the time is now for a new Financial Services Bill to help supercharge the broking sector.
Michael Rea, Gallagher
Michael Rea’s first full year as CEO of Gallagher’s UK & Ireland broking business has reinforced his reputation as one of the nation’s biggest movers and shakers in insurance.
Ones to watch in 2026: Future Power List contenders
These industry leaders narrowly missed out on a place in Insurance Post’s 2026 Power List, but based on their role, career to date and growing influence look set to feature in future rankings.
Robert Kennedy, Howden UK & Ireland
A fresh face on Insurance Post’s Power List in 2026, on 1 October 2025 Robert Kennedy succeeded Carl Shuker as CEO of Howden UK & Ireland, reporting to CEO David Howden.
Lucy Clarke, WTW
Lucy Clarke leads WTW’s risk and broking business, covering more than 14,000 colleagues across 140 countries.
Kevin Spencer, Markerstudy
Kevin Spencer has built Markerstudy into a UK insurance powerhouse with millions of policyholders, but is now working under a Financial Conduct Authority-imposed cap on customer numbers while concerns raised by the regulator are addressed.
Rob Worrell, Everywhen
Rob Worrell has been CEO of Everywhen, formerly known as Ardonagh Advisory, since December 2017 and leads an organisation that spans networks, general insurance, employee benefits and MGAs.
Jane Kielty, Aon
Jane Kielty, CEO of Aon UK, Ireland and South Africa, is redefining what leadership in insurance looks like in 2026.
Markerstudy to sell MGA arm
Markerstudy Group is set to sell its managing general agent arm to the parent company of insurer Tradex, as it sharpens its focus on broking, Insurance Post’s sister title Insurance Age has revealed.
Brokers seek stronger insurer partnerships at Biba
Strengthening partnerships with insurers has emerged as brokers’ top priority ahead of the kick-off of 2026’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester on Wednesday (13 May).
Penny Black’s Social Diary: WTW’s escape room; small plaice
Penny Black is back, sharing the tittle-tattle she overheard at insurance industry events, reviewing the quality of buffets at conferences and giving a thumbs up – or down – to the sector’s social media posts.
Throwback Thursday: Computer insurance and bounce back plans
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 Hogg Robinson launched computer insurance and General Accident was looking beyond the recession.