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FCA vows to keep pressure on premium finance APRs
The Financial Conduct Authority has said it will “continue to put pressure” on companies offering premium finance in a bid to continue lowering annual percentage rates after revealing the impact its enforcement action has had so far.
ABI alliance targets G20 presidency focus on protection gaps
The Association of British Insurers has joined forces with its Australian, Canadian and New Zealand counterparts in a new alliance that aims to tackle protection gaps and help shape the UK’s G20 presidency.
Axa reduces claims middlemen with repair network
Axa has begun working to reduce the number of people involved in the claims process through the launch of the Building Repair Network.
Insurance fraud hits £1.34bn as criminals pursue higher-value claims
Insurance fraudsters are targeting bigger payouts, with insurers detecting £1.34bn worth of bogus claims in 2025, according to new figures from the Association of British Insurers.
Howden chair steps down as listing edges closer
Howden has revealed that Dominic Collins will step down as executive chairman after 11 years in post.
Cowbell launches AI agent to help SMEs tackle cyber risk
Cowbell has launched an artificial intelligence-powered risk adviser designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises identify and address their cyber risks.
Councillor demands clarification around Admiral job cuts
Swansea’s council leader has written to Admiral UK CEO Alistair Hargreaves demanding clarification around the firm’s 500 job cuts, as thousands of employees are still left in the lurch.
John Neal reveals new role following Lloyd’s investigation
Former Lloyd’s of London CEO John Neal has resurfaced as non-executive chairman at risk intelligence firm LUSYi, following the conclusion of the Lloyd’s investigation into his conduct.
Policy Expert reshapes top team for end of insurance cycles
Policy Expert has reshaped its senior leadership team as it prepares for what CEO Steve Hardy believes could be the end of the traditional insurance cycle.
Lady Mayor warns culture is outpacing regulation
Lady Mayor of the City of London Dame Susan Langley has said firms are over-interpreting the watchdog's rules, and that leaders must be braver as uncertainty grows
Insurance needs to tap into agentic AI to evolve
Insurers should begin implementing agentic AI to help remove friction along the claims journey to save costs and better serve clients
Probitas rebrands; Benefact x parkrun; Allianz’s CEOs
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Beazley’s Cox exits as Zurich completes £8bn takeover
Adrian Cox is leaving Beazley as Zurich completes its £8bn acquisition of the specialty insurer.
Biba flood scheme pays £9m in claims over first decade
A specialist commercial flood insurance scheme from the British Insurance Brokers’ Association and Mi Specialty has paid more than £9m in claims to businesses over its first decade, with the scheme now covering £600m of assets.
Winners of the Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Awards 2026 revealed
Aviva, Bamboo Connect, DWF Law and DAC Beachcroft were all multiple winners at the Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Awards held last night (1 October) at The Brewery in London.
FCA’s Knight insists CPD changes are not a relaxation
The Financial Conduct Authority’s decision to ditch its 15-hour-per-year continuing professional development requirement for insurers should not be viewed as a relaxation of standards, according to the regulator’s director of insurance, Chris Knight.
Ogden calls for different responses to predictable shocks
Stephanie Ogden, CEO of Munich Re Global Specialty, has said the insurance industry must respond differently to predictable shocks as it becomes accustomed to black swan events.
Aviva’s Blanc urges CII to ‘stay relevant’ amid AI boom
Aviva Group CEO Amanda Blanc has urged the Chartered Insurance Institute to lean into the “extraordinary opportunity” but stave off the real “threat of irrelevance” it faces as artificial intelligence continues to change the way the industry operates.
Covéa's Crabb joins Commercial Express to lead schemes launch
After departing Covéa, Nicki Crabb has joined Commercial Express to head up its newly launched delegated authority schemes division.
CII CEO raises concerns over AI and entry-level insurance roles
Matthew Hill, CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute, has warned that the automation of entry-level tasks could change how future insurance professionals develop their skills and judgement.
Aviva’s Morse is third HNW exec to join Euna
MGA Euna has hired the third Aviva high-net-worth private clients executive who left the provider back in May this year.
Sky Protect faces continued losses
Sky UK’s insurance arm has reported continued losses in 2025.
Insurers adapting windscreen cover prompts Defaqto ratings review
Insurers are changing the way they handle windscreen cover as more advanced technologies prompt new ways of thinking, according to Mike Powell, insight analyst for general insurance at Defaqto.
WTW’s Anderson says agentic mentoring will be vital for industry
Agentic AI mentoring will help any future knowledge gap among insurance workers and encourage critical thinking said WTW’s global technology leader for insurance technology Duncan Anderson.