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Vehicle design must prioritise function over style
Allianz has said vehicle design must prioritise safety and functionality over style, after reports warned that the more digital vehicles become, the more competition there is for drivers’ attention.
Driver distraction raises road safety and insurance concerns
Driver distraction has been highlighted as a growing road safety challenge, with experts warning that tackling the issue will require safer vehicle design, changes in driver behaviour and stronger prevention measures.
CFC report highlights gap in cyber awareness and understanding
Research from CFC has found that while SMEs are aware of the threat of cyber-attacks, most misunderstand the threats they face and the protection cyber insurance provides.
First Central launches agentic AI motor proposition with Microsoft
First Central has launched Motivo, an agentic AI-powered motor insurance proposition, developed with Microsoft.
Zurich’s Ransome says government must improve its apprenticeships
The government must “stop moving goalposts” with its apprenticeship and technical education system as well as promote inclusive work experience said Zurich UK’s Michelle Ransome, talent acquisition manager.
FCA guidance warns about ‘overreliance’ on AI providers
The Financial Conduct Authority has shared examples of good and poor practice with artificial intelligence as it says there is a risk of “overreliance” on individual AI providers.
Slowing premium reduction could signal home insurance U-turn
Competitive home insurance premiums have fallen by 0.4% in September 2026, while they sit 4.4% lower than a year prior, marking the second consecutive period of yearly decline, according to Defaqto.
Howden's pet launch; Brown and Brown's grad programme; Flood Re's chair
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Johnny Timpson warns Dive In closure risks inclusion slipping off agenda
Johnny Timpson has warned the insurance industry must find a new way to keep “belonging” a key focus after Dive In held its final festival last month.
Inga Beale urges workplace accessibility for domestic abuse survivors
Dame Inga Beale has urged insurers to help make the workplace more accessible for domestic abuse survivors, arguing that supporting victims would have wider economic and social benefits.
CII has successive female presidents for first time in history
The Chartered Insurance Institute has elected Debbie Mitchell as its next president, with Mandy Hunt following on afterwards.
Flood Re chair urges shift from flood risk to resilience
Flood Re’s new chair Simon Green has called for a shift from flood recovery towards resilience and preparedness, as the reinsurance scheme steps up efforts to help households better prepare for flooding.
Which? names and shames motor insurers over high APRs
Which? has named and shamed motor insurers charging more than 30% APR on policies paid for monthly, and is calling on the government to ban providers from charging a ‘poverty premium’.
Flood Re prepares for 2039 exit with resilience platform
Flood Re has unveiled plans to develop BeFloodReady into a national flood resilience platform, stepping up efforts to improve property-level resilience ahead of the reinsurance scheme’s planned closure in 2039.
Aviva names GCS MD and CEO for Syndicates
Aviva has appointed Johan Slabbert as managing director of its Global Corporate & Specialty business, as well as CEO of its Syndicates business.
PayingTooMuch targets 70-strong insurer panel by end of 2027
PayingTooMuch has revealed plans to expand its travel insurance panel to at least 70 insurers by the end of 2027 as the comparison site looks to accelerate growth.
Premium Credit’s Offen says AI will improve its 'responsiveness'
Agentic AI will enable Premium Credit to be more responsive to firms as well as test ideas to avoid cost largely investments, said its chief product and technology officer Giles Offen.
IUAD targets £500K fundraising record with Insurance Day for Dementia
Insurance United Against Dementia is targeting a record £500,000 in fundraising on this year’s Insurance Day for Dementia, with Lloyd’s underwriting floor set to be taken over as part of the campaign.
Most trusted insurers across personal lines revealed
Consumer trust in insurance providers has risen for the third consecutive wave, according to Fairer Finance.
Clear’s M&A; Konsileo’s investment; FOS’s chair
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Biba chair calls on insurers to commit to signposting
Caroline Barr, chair of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, has called on insurers to commit to signposting customers to specialist providers when the market fails to meet their needs.