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Protestors accuse sector of hiring ‘corporate spies’
Climate change protesters have claimed the insurance sector has hired “corporate spies” to tail activists.
Sapiens’ Hannay says Claude is accelerating its AI evolution
Sapiens’ chief revenue officer, James Hannay, has said Claude has been more powerful than any other model as the software company develops a "scalable" AI brain.
Urban Jungle joins FCA innovation and growth group
Urban Jungle, as well as four other financial services firms, has joined the Financial Conduct Authority’s Scale-up unit to support innovation and sustainable growth.
Allianz becomes latest to join Sky panel
Allianz has become the latest insurer to join Sky Protect’s panel for home insurance, Insurance Post can reveal.
Optalitix advocates for AI-assisted ‘spreadsheets’
Underwriters should be encouraged to use AI-assisted Excel, says Optalitix co-founder Dani Katz, as the software company focuses on allowing natural language to increase accessibility as well as speed.
Markel’s Broker hub; Chubb and Acturis; MGAA’s milestone
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Holmes hoping to retire at Allianz following strong H1 2026
After record profits for the sixth consecutive reporting period, Allianz UK CEO Colm Holmes has said the “best of Allianz is in the future”.
AI can help insurers cover ‘equally complex’ SME risks says Sixfold
Alex Schmelkin, co-founder and CEO of Sixfold, said despite AI being an opportunity for the industry to narrow down protection gaps, smaller businesses are still not seeking as many coverages as they should.
Antares announces new leadership structure
Antares Global has announced a new leadership structure, following the passing of its CEO Michael van der Straaten.
Minster acquires Arag Law’s PI book
Minster Law has acquired the personal injury business of Arag Law in a deal that sees Minster acquire Arag’s PI legal team and its active caseload.
Admiral cites soft market as it posts 18% profit drop
Admiral has reported an 18% decrease in group profit before tax for HY26, with the insurer pointing to a 'more challenging market' and motor pricing changes.
Ifed warns crash-for-cash fraud is becoming more targeted
According to the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department, suspected ‘crash for cash’ fraud is moving towards more aggressive and targeted methods, as drivers are warned about identity data risk.
Hiscox upgrades 2026 growth outlook following double-digit HY results
Hiscox has upgraded its retail growth forecast for FY26 from 8% to 9% following retail growth of 10.2% in H1.
Ikea enters UK home insurance with Urban Jungle
Insurtech Urban Jungle has partnered with Ikea to launch home insurance in the UK, marking the Swedish furniture giant's first tie-up with a UK insurance provider.
Call the AA Team: Fine issued for Ed Sheeran’s uninsured Aston Martin
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has been convicted and fined after failing to insure his Aston Martin whilst it was being converted into an electric vehicle.
Sabre shows ‘strong growth’ despite continued under-pricing
Sabre Insurance Group has today (4 August) announced it has grown its HY 2026 gross written premium by 16% compared to the same period last year, but CEO Geoff Carter says premiums are 15% off where they need to be.
Travelers to cut 6% of UK and Ireland workforce
Insurance Post has learned that Travelers is cutting 6% of its UK and Ireland workforce to "enhance efficiencies," affecting an estimated 48 members of staff.
Markel takes Allianz’s Nguyen for MD for specialty
Markel has named Doan Nguyen as managing director, specialty for its London Market operation, effective immediately.
Redundancies confirmed as Intact restructures regional leadership
Intact UK has confirmed to Insurance Post that it has made changes within its regional leadership structure, and that up to 35 job roles will be lost.
Ex-Liverpool footballer caught trying to buy temporary car insurance during police stop
Former Liverpool FC winger Jermaine Pennant has been caught driving without car insurance as he attempted to source temporary insurance while being stopped by police.
Broker Insights co-founder Fraser Edmond joins Intact
Insurance Post can reveal that Broker Insights co-founder and president Fraser Edmond has joined Intact Insurance UK as vice president of commercial sales, distribution and marketing.
Aviva, Lloyds, InsureandGo and Sainsbury’s named Defaqto's top insurers
Aviva, Lloyds Bank, InsureandGo and Sainsbury’s Bank have been crowned Defaqto Insurer of the Year across the four major personal lines categories, with a further 16 providers receiving Highly Commended recognition.
Average subsidence claim hits record levels
Data from the Association of British Insurers show home insurers paid out £72m for domestic subsidence claims during the second quarter of 2026.
Urban Jungle eyes AI as next major insurance distribution shift
With consumers already choosing insurance providers via large language models, Urban Jungle co-founder and CEO Jimmy Williams said his business is trying to be model-agnostic because it is unclear which general AI platform will become "the new Google."