News Analysis
ManyPets CEO aims to be top dog in UK pet insurance
After the firm announced profit for the second year in a row, and has turned its customer service around, ManyPets CEO Luisa Barile has outlined to Insurance Post its ambitions to be number one in the UK.
What could Burnham mean for insurance M&A?
After Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer announced his intention to resign once a new leader of the Labour Party is elected, and his successor appearing to be set in stone, Scott McGee wonders what effect this could have on firms looking to acquire.
Travel insurers chart a course through Hormuz disruption
As the US and Israel's war with Iran plus the closure of the Strait of Hormuz enters its fourth month, Scott McGee looks at what impact it has had, if any, on the UK travel insurance market to-date.
Applied’s Chapman reveals strategy as he takes over as MD
Applied Systems Europe’s incoming managing director Dave Chapman has revealed where the firm is striving for growth as he gears up to take over from Tom Needs at the end of the month.
TimeTo: Reflect on the 2026 Biba Conference
Content Director’s View: This week a swathe of the UK general insurance sector decamped to Manchester for the annual British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference. Jonathan Swift reflects on some of the themes and talking points of the 2026 iteration.
The industry is letting young drivers down on telematics
Insurers have “let consumers down” when it comes to some of the “lunacy” around telematics, but there is still an opportunity to cater for the UK’s young drivers, a panel of motor insurance experts has said.
Can motor insurers outpace digital deception?
While both fraudsters and the insurance industry are utilising technology and AI to commit and fight fraud, there are barriers to overcome and changes to be made if we want to swing the pendulum in the industry's favour.
Applied CEO outlines UK exit and future growth plans
Applied Europe’s CEO Tom Needs recalls why the business pulled back from UK, is going great guns in Ireland and how RiskHandler, Ratings Hub plus AI mean it still has a bright future.
Risk concerns deepen as Iran War intensifies
Following the renewed outbreak of conflict in the Middle East, reaction across the insurance industry has highlighted disruption across marine, aviation and specialty markets.
Will young talent vanish from the London market?
The dwindling early career population of the London market has been highlighted as cause for ‘genuine alarm’, so Insurance Post has examined the contributing factors and why it’s important for firms to do something now.
What is on the London market’s wishlist for a Blueprint Two review?
Reports earlier this month claimed Lloyd’s had shelved the Blueprint Two transformation project after years of delays. This leaves the question: What next?... Damisola Sulaiman finds out what the market wants.
Does Blueprint Two still matter to the Lloyd’s market?
Following rumours Lloyd’s shelved Blueprint Two after years of delays, Insurance Post asks if the market still needs the programme when both businesses and technology have changed drastically in the seven years since its inception.
Headlines I hope to see in 2026
Deputy Editor’s View: With the year drawing to a close, Scott McGee looks back at what he thinks are the main themes of 2025 and how they could develop in 2026.
Insurtechs shaping the future of autonomous vehicle insurance
With several developments in the autonomous vehicle space in recent months, Damisola Sulaiman analyses how insurtechs seem to be the first movers on this inevitable shift in the mobility landscape.
How is the fight against ghost brokers evolving?
Following a 52% increase in ghost broking in 2024, Tom Luckham explores how the fight against fraudulent insurance policies and their facilitators is changing.
‘Untenable’ motor model opens door for manufacturer moves
Rory Yates, head of strategy for EMEA at EIS, has warned that the current operating model for motor insurance is "becoming untenable" and must evolve.
Motor insurers pay out £885m in redress but complaints begin to ease
Motor insurance continues to be the most complained about product in UKGI, according to an exclusive analysis of Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) complaints data by market intelligence firm Insurance DataLab.
How the AI revolution can unlock neurodiverse insurance talent
As artificial intelligence takes the insurance industry by storm, Damisola Sulaiman analyses the unexpected benefits AI implementation can have for creating a workplace that is inclusive by design for neurodiverse employees.
Can debt-heavy brokers survive rising rates and scrutiny?
Leveraged buyouts have transformed the UK broking sector into a private equity powerhouse, but with debt costs climbing and organic growth harder to achieve, Emma Ann Hughes reveals questions are mounting over how sustainable the model really is.
Experts weigh up AI threats and opportunities within fraud
At Insurance Post’s Claims and Underwriting Clubs last week, experts discussed how fraudsters are increasingly exploiting artificial intelligence while insurers are also using the technology to fight back.
Smashing the class ceiling in insurance
Damisola Sulaiman examines why social mobility data and initiatives remain patchy in insurance and how recruitment and culture need to change to smash the sector's class ceiling.