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Commercial insurance rates dip 8%
UK commercial insurance rates decreased by 8% in the first quarter of 2026, outpacing most other major markets, according to the latest Global Insurance Market Index from Marsh.
DOXA makes UK entry with Eaton Gate acquisition
US-based DOXA has bought Eaton Gate for an undisclosed sum, marking its first move into the UK market and signalling further international expansion plans.
Jensten creates two executive roles amid restructure
Jensten Group has added two new roles to its executive leadership team as part of a restructure of the business into two trading divisions: broking, and product and distribution.
Compare the Market reports drop in period home premiums
Compare the Market has reported a 15% year-on-year drop in home insurance premiums for homes built before the First World War.
Markel takes swing at mastering inclusive golf networking
Markel has launched Driving Change, a pilot programme developed to help women feel more confident about playing golf in an informal business networking setting.
Defaqto argues vet reforms unlikely to lower pet premiums
The Competition and Markets Authority’s reforms to the UK veterinary sector are set to reshape the pet insurance market but are unlikely to result in lower premiums, according to Defaqto.
NFU Mutual denies playing catch-up with digital strategy
NFU Mutual has positioned its digital transformation as a long-term strategy to blend technology with its agency model, rather than simply playing catch-up with the rest of the market.
Tysers Live CEO Chapman steps down
Tysers has announced that Paul Chapman is stepping down from his post as chief executive of Tysers Live to pursue personal interests.
Lloyd’s pulls plug on Dive In
Lloyd’s will bring its flagship diversity and inclusion Dive In festival to an end after 2026, as it launches a market-wide consultation to develop a broader approach to talent, skills and culture.
Lloyd's AI take up soars; Seventeen Group's acquisition; PIB's COO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Markerstudy’s Beal outlines two paths for ChatGPT in insurance
Andrew Beal, director of architecture and innovation at Markerstudy, predicts two ways in which ChatGPT could transform insurance distribution, and urges the industry to be prepared for both.
Rising labour costs leaving buildings underinsured
Shortages in skilled trades are forcing rebuild values up, potentially leaving buildings underinsured, according to RebuildCostAssessment.com.
Agria in consultation with redundancies at risk
Agria Pet Insurance has confirmed to Insurance Post that it is currently in consultation around a restructure, with redundancies already affected.
Zego targets £1bn in premium as it achieves profitability
As Zego announces a new round of funding, plus a partnership with Sompo, the insurtech's CEO Sten Saar has told Insurance Post the unicorn has achieved profitability for 2025.
Clear Group acquires south coast broker Pangea
The Clear Group has acquired Pangea Insurance Brokers and Pangea Life to expands its presence on the South Coast.
Saga and Ageas to launch home insurance this month
Following the launch of a motor insurance product in December, Saga and Ageas are launching a home insurance product by the end of this month.
Aon expands data centre insurance offering as premiums set to soar
New data centre insurance premiums could soar to £7.4bn ($10bn) in 2026, according to S&P Global Ratings.
PIB to cool down on M&A as it confirms AI job cuts
PIB Group is taking a more cautious approach to M&A after completing a record 31 deals in 2025, deputy CEO Ryan Brown has told Insurance Post.
Covéa turnaround continues as profit more than doubles
Covéa Insurance has more than doubled its profits, reporting £72.4m for 2025, up from £32.9m the previous year, as its turnaround continues.
Ageas joins Axa on Sky panel
Ageas has been revealed as the latest insurer to be on the home insurance panel for Sky Protect.
Marsh’s Lay resurfaces at Ardonagh
The Ardonagh Group has appointed former Marsh UK CEO Chris Lay as operating partner.
ChatGPT insurance race: UK’s Malcolm takes on WaniWani
A UK insurtech incubated in Founders Factory is looking to take on US ChatGPT insurance app trailblazer WaniWani by creating an equivalent to Stripe’s standards for e-commerce “to properly unlock” artificial intelligence distribution in personal and SME…
Axa shares AI approach after Aviva’s ChatGPT move
Axa has confirmed it is working with partners on using AI to “develop new capabilities that enhance trust, value and convenience for our customers”.
‘Naive’ renewables players could spark exits
Oliver Litterick, head of renewables at Tokio Marine GX, has warned that significant “naivety” in the renewable energy insurance market could lead to exits in the next few years.