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City Minister stresses need for regulation to aid insurtechs
Lucy Rigby KC MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury of the United Kingdom, stressed the need for “proportionate” regulation to support insurtechs and maintain the UK’s leading position as an insurance hub.
Webinar: Watch Blink, Collinson and Visa discuss the reality of instant claims
The insurance sector is still weighed down by inefficiencies and fragmented processes when it comes to claims servicing and settlement.
Soft market underpricing sparks insurer ‘accidents’ warning
Insurers have been warned there are accidents “waiting to happen” if they continue to make volume a priority over discipline in the soft market.
Adiona founder and CEO Paul Harvey passes away
Paul Harvey, founder and CEO of motor insurance insurtech Adiona, has passed away.
Lomas teases progress on female underwriting talent pipeline
Mark Lomas, head of culture at Lloyd’s of London, has flagged the market has made progress with the shrinking pipeline of female underwriting talent.
FCA and FOS reveal plan to speed-up complaints handling
The Financial Conduct Authority and Financial Ombudsman Service have today (16 March) set out plans to overhaul the UK’s consumer redress framework.
Now or never for Covid-19 business interruption compensation
Aaron Le Marquer, head of policyholder disputes at law firm Stewarts, says following the regulator’s failure to ‘stop the clock’ on Covid business interruption claims, it is now or never for businesses to launch a legal challenge against their insurers.
Alps’ landlord support; Pen’s PI expansion; QBE’s partner
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
MGAs will ‘welcome’ heightened watchdog interest
Mike Keating, CEO of the Managing General Agents’ Association, has said heightened regulatory interest in the sector is not surprising considering its growth momentum.
Vitality offers cut-price weight loss jabs with Boots
Health insurer Vitality is offering policyholders discounted weight loss jabs and coaching through Boots Online Doctor.
Insurance AI chatbot launched, powered by unrivalled journalism, research and data
Insurance Post is pleased to announce the launch of Insurance Pulse, a UK insurance AI chatbot, powered by unrivalled journalism, research and data.
Allianz catches record number of fraud cases in 2025
Allianz UK identified a record 34,200 fraud cases last year, saving nearly £174m.
Markel International appoints head of AI
Along with the launch of its AI Centre of Excellence, Maureen Tomlinson has been named Markel International’s head of AI.
North West insurers urged to step up university talent efforts
Acorn Group chief operating officer Danny Keating has argued insurance companies based in North West England need to further prioritise university engagement to attract tech talent.
Arag launches campaign to improve access to justice
Arag has partnered with The Purpose Coalition to launch Insuring Justice, a campaign aimed at improving access to legal protection insurance.
Aviva issues response to DLG fine
Aviva has issued a statement in response to Direct Line receiving a £10m fine from the Prudential Regulation Authority for a Solvency II miscalculation.
Direct Line fined £10.6m for solvency miscalculation
The Prudential Regulation Authority has fined Direct Line Group £10.6m after it miscalculated its Solvency II balance sheet during 2023 and 2024.
FOS calls for more vigilance among young drivers
The Financial Ombudsman Service has called on young drivers to take more care when taking out policies following a surge in complaints.
Consumer Intelligence’s Ian Hughes moves to chair
As part of a ‘planned leadership evolution’, Consumer Intelligence's Ian Hughes has moved to the role of chair, with Ann Constantine being named managing director.
Sabre ‘back in growth mode’ after GWP rollback
Sabre CEO Geoff Carter has told Insurance Post the insurer expects to make “good growth” on gross written premium and policy numbers in 2026, after reporting a 14% rollback in 2025.
Nine in 10 bosses expect AI to take over claims admin
Nine in 10 senior insurance professionals expect end-to-end claims administration to be managed by artificial intelligence within 24 months, according to data from embedded insurance provider EIP.
Wakam enters motorcycle insurance market
Wakam UK has entered the motorcycle insurance market through a partnership with specialist intermediary Principal Insurance.
Two-thirds of commercial properties underinsured
Underinsurance is shifting from a background industry concern to an issue that is directly affecting claims outcomes, according to Aviva’s latest Broker Barometer research.
FloodFlash co-founder and CEO exits
FloodFlash co-founder and CEO Adam Rimmer has stepped down after more than eight years at the helm.