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Allianz UK CEO anticipates ‘difficult trading year’ ahead
Despite almost a 30% increase in operating profits, Allianz UK CEO Colm Holmes believes 2026 is going to be a “difficult trading year”.
Centuries old Lloyd's entities join forces
The 290-year-old maritime risks partner for the London market, Lloyd’s List Intelligence, is set to evolve its ecosystem by moving the Lloyd’s Agency Network under its management.
Hiscox delivers record profit and plots next phase
Hiscox has delivered its third consecutive year of record profits and set out ambitions for further acceleration through to 2028.
Stanford replaces Thaker as Sompo UK CEO
Aspen UK CEO Sarah Stanford will lead all of Sompo UK’s property and casualty insurance operations, replacing outgoing CEO Bob Thaker.
Caravan Guard founder Peter Wilby passes away
Peter Wilby, founder and chairman of caravan insurance firm Caravan Guard, has passed away at age 78, his family has announced.
Aviva appoints Chris Cochrane as group CIO
Aviva has appointed Chris Cochrane as group chief information officer with effect from summer 2026, replacing the retiring John Cummings.
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Fire risk in residential and mixed-use buildings is evolving in ways that are not always fully captured by data, models or regulation.
FCA outlines insurance regulation plans
The Financial Conduct Authority has promised to improve access to insurance, scrutinise claims handling, get to grips with artificial intelligence and cyber risks, plus slash red tape over the year ahead.
Phil Bayles confirmed as Everywhen’s broking CEO
Phil Bayles has been named as Everywhen’s general insurance broking CEO, after having served as chief commercial officer since 2021.
City of London launches rival to Biba conference
The City of London Corporation has announced the launch of their inaugural Global Risk Summit.
Ami North the latest to leave DLG
Ami North, Direct Line’s head of counter fraud, and chair of the Insurance Fraud Investigators’ Group, is leaving the insurer, Post can reveal.
Aviva targets financial lines expansion
Aviva is gearing up to for a number of financial lines launches across both its London and regions operations as it attempts to build scale in segment.
Wrisk and Kia; Hiscox's grad programme; Aviva's branch manager
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
MoneySuperMarket launches ChatGPT app
MoneySuperMarket has launched a ChatGPT app, allowing users to access services within conversations with the large language model.
Portfolio underwriting tops insurer AI priorities
Alex Schmelkin, CEO of underwriting artificial intelligence platform Sixfold, highlighted the ability to do portfolio level underwriting as the “single biggest area” of customer interest in AI-enabled underwriting.
Softening market puts spotlight on tech capability
A softening market is pushing London Market brokers to favour technologically advanced insurers, according to research from Guidewire.
Zurich UK achieves 21% increase in P&C profit
Zurich UK has today (19 February) has reported a 12% increase in overall business operating profit to £639m (2024: £570m).
Minster Law reports improved profitability
Minster Law has reported improved profitability for the year ending June 2025, while also targeting a milestone level of turnover by 2030.
Close Brothers to no longer seek permission for commission
Close Brothers Premium Finance has announced a change to its commission disclosure and consent requirements, reversing moves it made last year.
Avantia ditches old cloud provider for Google
Avantia Group, the parent company of specialist home insurer Homeprotect, is in the process of migrating to Google Cloud primarily due to the provider’s artificial intelligence “conviction”.
Aviva monitoring other DLG brands following By Miles closure
Aviva is monitoring the Direct Line Group brands it brought in as part of the £3.7bn acquisition, after By Miles was discontinued earlier this year.