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Zurich's Harvey says climate change hazards must be broadened
Insurance responses to climate change need to be broadened out to multiple hazards says Zurich Resilience Solutions’ specialist risk engineer James Harvey.
ABI urges insurers to strengthen support for abuse victims
The Association of British Insurers has produced two guides to help customers and colleagues experiencing economic abuse, setting out steps to support those affected.
Diversity and Inclusion In Insurance Awards 2026 shortlist revealed
Insurance Post can reveal the businesses and individuals who have been shortlisted for the 2026 Diversity and Inclusion In Insurance Awards.
Boycott Bloody Insurance change tactics and plan global protest
Boycott Bloody Insurance has revealed protests against the insurance industry will become more artistic and expand into the regions.
AI leap allows insurer websites to quote directly to LLMs
Artificial intelligence agents can now obtain real insurance quotes directly from websites without customers having to identify or install an insurer’s AI app, according to WaniWani.
FCA continues to scrutinise premium finance APR outliers
Chris Knight, the Financial Conduct Authority’s new director of insurance, has revealed he wants to see premium finance annual percentage rates fall further.
AND-E’s leadership programme for women aims to avoid ‘internalising’ issues
Training for women in insurance needs to move away from skills to focus on behaviour to avoid further burnout, AND-E’s head of organisational development Pamela Avornyo has said as the firm reports positive outcomes from its inaugural programme.
DCL racing to number one with Tokio Marine backing
Direct Commercial founder and CEO Phil Cunningham has told Post the MGA is chasing the top spot in haulage and commercial fleet following its sale to Tokio Marine HCC.
Autoglass warns insurers over risks of excluding windscreen cover
An increase in stripped-back motor insurance products entering the market over the last six months has prompted a warning that customers may not fully understand the financial consequences of choosing policies without glass cover.
Foil appoints Huxley as CEO after Besemer steps down
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has appointed Mark Huxley as CEO to succeed Laurence Besemer as he steps down after 17 years, effective 1 October 2026.
Aviva launches specialty hybrid fronting for MGAs
Aviva has launched a new MGA hybrid fronting proposition through its Global Corporate & Specialty business.
Brewis on regrets the FCA didn't go further on fair value
Former Financial Conduct Authority head of insurance Matt Brewis has said he wishes the regulator had gone “further along the journey of fixing fair value assessments”.
BPL launches surety division
BPL has launched BPL Surety, a new business line offering global guarantee solutions, marking the broker's second business line launch this year.
McGill sold to EQT for $2bn
McGill and Partners and private equity firm EQT have entered into a definitive agreement in which the latter will acquire a majority stake in the former for $2bn (£1.5m).
Markel’s clinical trial product; Tower eyes £100m GWP; Coversure’s office
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Claims Consortium warns insurers over AI governance risks
The insurance industry is “massively exposed” if it cuts corners on artificial intelligence governance, according to Claims Consortium Group chief operating officer Owen Pugh.
Holiday fraudster jailed after £300k in false medical claims
More than £300,000 was fraudulently claimed by a man in a series of “sophisticated” travel medical emergency claims to Direct Line Group, the Post Office and Great Lakes Insurance SE resulting in a multi-year prison sentence.
Soft market to deepen amid strong reinsurer balance sheets
Ratings agencies predict the global reinsurance soft market will deepen into 2027 as capital remains abundant, while cyber and data centres emerge as key growth opportunities.
Lloyd’s CEO pushes market to innovate at scale
Lloyd’s CEO Patrick Tiernan has called on the London market to move beyond product innovation and deliver “innovation at scale” to meet growing demand for cover across data centres, infrastructure, energy and defence.
ManyPets launches service on ChatGPT
ManyPets has launched on ChatGPT with customers being able to learn about lifetime pet insurance options ranging from £3,000 to £20,000 in vet fee cover per year.
Asta CEO Harfitt: Dive In can foster industry-wide AI conversations
Dive In’s final festival will help bring people together to discuss the often-controversial topic of AI, says Lorraine Harfitt, CEO of festival sponsor Asta.