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Co-op Insurance managing director Offord exits
Seven years on from being made managing director of Co-op Insurance and tasked with raising the provider from the ashes, Insurance Post can reveal Charles Offord is exiting the business.
Go Compare unveils ChatGPT app
Go Compare has launched a ChatGPT app for its car, van and home insurance price comparison services.
Aviva restructures HNW team following departures
Ann Owen, managing director for Aviva Private Clients has told Insurance Post that, following the departure of three members, they will not be replaced on a like-for-like basis.
Five key takeaways from the Global Risk Summit
Navigating the new geopolitical order, AI, changing climate risk, and increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks were on the agenda at the inaugural Global Risk Summit in London.
Ageas to cut staff number by almost half
Following the acquisitions of Acromas and Esure, Ageas has revealed it is planning on cutting internal staff numbers by around 1800, which equates to almost half its UK division.
Open GI puts roles at risk as it restructures
Open GI has confirmed to Insurance Post that it is “undertaking a structured transformation programme” and that roles are at risk of redundancy.
Brokers cannot afford to be too passive, price led or generic
The operationalisation of data is becoming more important in helping brokers and their clients make better decisions in an increasingly volatile world.
Brokers lose share as direct insurers tighten grip on aggregator business
Despite cutting prices twice as fast as direct insurers, brokers are losing the battle for customers on price comparison websites, according to research from Consumer Intelligence.
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.
Reeves stand-in Rigby calls for insurance innovation in insecure world
Speaking at the Global Risk Summit, Lucy Rigby, economic secretary to HM Treasury, said the government needs to act with urgency to ensure it is supporting financial services and the economy.
FCA outlines how insurers must up their claims game
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned insurers they must improve claims handling standards and consumer understanding of cover following concerns raised in the Which? super-complaint into home and travel insurance.
Moody’s predicts slow and uneven AI impact for insurers
Artificial intelligence’s impact on the insurance sector will unfold gradually and be “credit-neutral to positive” for the industry, Brandan Holmes, vice president and senior credit officer at Moody's Ratings, has predicted.
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.
Insurance industry’s most powerful leaders revealed
Insurance Post’s Power List cuts through the noise to reveal who really moved markets, shifted outcomes and shaped the UK general insurance sector over the last 12 months.
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.
Davies targets injury claims delays with AI upgrade
Davies has upgraded its personal injury claims management platform with new artificial intelligence capabilities designed to automate valuation processes and reduce handling times.
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).
Fraudster jailed after cycle claim hits the brakes
A man has been sentenced to 10 months imprisonment after he exaggerated his injuries following a road traffic accident.
Ripe reveals acquisition and new product plans
Ripe CEO Alan Thomas discusses the MGA’s growth plans and its move to launch a ChatGPT app.
Industry experts launch people development consulting firm
A team of insurance experts have teamed up to launch Cream Consulting, with the hope of delivering “real change across people development, consulting and technology in insurance and financial services,” Insurance Post can reveal.