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Intact eyes opportunities amid rail nationalisation
With the rail industry undergoing nationalisation, Intact is looking to be part of the conversation and do more to drive safety and skills for the sector.
LexisNexis warns of ‘reactive’ inefficiencies in motor claims handling
While underwriting and pricing has become more data-driven in recent years, LexisNexis Risk Solutions has warned that motor claims handling is still lagging behind, relying on “fragmented, reactive processes”.
Pet heat-related claims increase 60%
Waggel is urging owners to take extra precautions to keep their pets cool after a significant increase in heat-related illnesses among pets in the last two years.
Carpenters CEO’s journey adds meaning to LGBT award win
Carpenters Group was honoured at the British LGBT Awards, with CEO Donna Richards saying the recognition was important both for the business and for her youngest child, who is transitioning.
Travel insurance prices stable despite Middle East tensions
Travel insurance premiums remained broadly stable following the escalation of tensions in the Middle East, according to analysis by Defaqto.
Cowbell targets UK cyber dominance
Simon Hughes, chief commercial officer of cyber insurance firm Cowbell, has told Insurance Post that underinsured SMEs are a huge growth opportunity for the business and the sector.
Insurance Charity helps with back-to-school costs
The Insurance Charity has launched a school essentials grants programme today (22 June), as part of its annual Awareness Week (22 - 26 June).
CII creates insurer board as qualification changes lag
The Chartered Insurance Institute has created a new advisory board of insurance professionals as it seeks to strengthen practitioner input following executive turnover and a delayed overhaul of its qualifications framework.
Jensten CEO outlines MGA growth plan after £300m Zurich deal
Jensten is planning to expand into new specialist product lines and remains open to acquiring MGAs to accelerate growth following the signing of a £300m capacity agreement with Zurich, according to group CEO Robert Organ.
Property-level data reveals hidden flood risk for insurers
Insurers could be “significantly underestimating” their exposure to flood and subsidence risk by relying on regional averages rather than property-level analysis, according to a study by PriceHubble and MIAC Analytics.
Morrisons’ pet insurance; Clear Group’s launch; Gauntlet’s MD
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Willis warns 7 in 10 businesses are underinsured
James Adams, head of valuation services at Willis, has warned businesses are increasingly at risk of being caught out by average clauses because outdated property valuations are failing to reflect rising rebuild costs.
Chubb leads consortium for Hormuz shipping cover
Chubb has launched a Lloyd’s market consortium to provide additional marine war risk insurance capacity for vessels and cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Aviva confirms Probitas rebrand
Aviva has confirmed it will rebrand Probitas 1492 to Aviva Syndicates.
US-Iran deal reopens Strait but shipping risks remain
Marine insurers have welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under the US-Iran peace deal signed today (18 June), but warned significant operational, security and regulatory challenges remain.
ThingCo co-founder re-emerges at Lloyd’s Lab insurtech
ThingCo co-founder Jonathon Valentine left the telematics provider in March and has now been appointed as the new group chief technology officer for the insurtech SAMP Risk.
GDPR ‘no excuse’ for supporting vulnerable customers
The Chartered Insurance Institute has told insurers not to use General Data Protection Regulation “as an excuse” to avoid supporting vulnerable customers.
Peers told FCA is not up to standard
The Financial Conduct Authority is falling short of the standard needed to effectively enforce Consumer Duty, consumer advocates told peers yesterday (17 June).
Ageas motor head unconvinced telematics improves behaviour
Senior motor underwriting bosses disagreed about the amount of impact telematics has on driver behaviour at Insurance Post’s Underwriting Club.
Iran war puts energy security at top of priority lists
Axa XL’s CEO of UK and Lloyd’s Sean McGovern said the ongoing war in Iran has put a firm spotlight on energy security for businesses across the globe.
LMG’s Wagstaff hopes for ‘vanilla’ start to UK captive regime
Caroline Wagstaff, CEO of the London Market Group, hopes the UK has a “vanilla” start to its captive journey.
Claims and Fraud Awards 2026 shortlist revealed
Today we can reveal the shortlist for the 2026 Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Awards.
Markerstudy motor boss warns on ‘essentials’ product over-saturation
The essentials market on price comparison websites has become over-saturated, creating a need for greater guidance as to what should or should not be included in these stripped down policies.
Swiss Re chief stresses resilience and strong foundations
Swiss Re group chief executive officer Andreas Berger has encouraged insurers to strengthen their foundations in order to help customers navigate growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty.