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Big Interview: Louise O’Shea, CFC
Louise O’Shea, group CEO of CFC, sits down with Insurance Post to discuss where the business is heading following its change of management and what the ‘next cyber’ might be.
Q&A: Nigel Walsh, Google Cloud
Nigel Walsh, global head of insurance at Google Cloud, explains how insurance is moving from predict to prevent, and shares why providers will fall into two buckets when it comes to artificial intelligence over the next 12 months.
Winners of British Insurance Technology Awards 2024 revealed
The winners of the inaugural British Insurance Technology Awards were unveiled last night (18 June) at a glitzy bash at the London Marriot Hotel, Grosvenor Square.
What Labour’s Manifesto means for insurers
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer aimed to woo insurers when he outlined his party’s blueprint for government just before lunchtime today (13 June).
Mounting dissatisfaction with home insurance as premiums increase
Data analysis: NFU Mutual, Bank of Scotland, Nationwide, Saga, and Co-operative Insurance have the most satisfied home insurance customers, according to research by Fairer Finance.
Saga sells Caravan book; CFC’s fintech cover; Lockton’s head of parametric
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Scanning the horizon for connected and complex risks
Post Podcast: How insurers are scanning the horizon, spotting risks, and pricing services and products appropriately in an increasingly complex, interconnected world is the topic of the latest Insurance Post Podcast.
Admiral offers refunds after overcharging ‘small percentage’ of customers
A percentage of Admiral customers have been issued a refund after the insurer identified an error affecting the premium quoted at renewal.
Insurers face margin crush unless premiums are hiked
Data analysis: A sustainable margin recovery looks increasingly challenging for insurers with premiums needing to increase in real terms to prevent any erosion after a tripling of costs to 10.9% of premiums last year from 3.5% in 2022.
Insurance’s wealthiest figures revealed
Douw Steyn, founder of BGL Group, the parent of Compare the Market, has climbed 23 places to make it to 58th position on this year’s Sunday Times Rich List.
Movers and shakers who made Insurance Post’s Power List 2024 revealed
This year’s Insurance Post Power List reflects how claims inflation combined with the Consumer Duty caused some providers to shift their focus and disruptors found it is easier to send a rocket into space than enter the UK insurance market.
Louise O’Shea, CFC
Louise O’Shea was appointed group CEO at CFC in January 2024 having served as an independent non-executive director since 2021.
Cristina Nestares, Admiral
Cristina Nestares, CEO of Admiral UK, ruffled rival’s feathers in 2023 by picking up the pace of innovation at the motor insurance giant and changing tack by snapping up RSA’s direct home and pet business.
Kevin Spencer, Markerstudy
Kevin Spencer, chief executive of Markerstudy Group, has big ambitions and his ability to do massive deals in 2023 sees him leap up 21 places in this year’s Insurance Post Power List.
Nigel Walsh, Google Cloud
The number of deals insurers have been making with Google Cloud to finally deliver that seamless, personalised insurance experience that customers used to shopping via Amazon and streaming films via Netflix is ramping up.
Ken Norgrove, RSA
If you think you’re busy, then you should read what Ken Norgrove, CEO of RSA UK & International, was up to in 2023.
FCA to work with Big Tech on sharing data with insurers
The Financial Conduct Authority intends to examine how Big Tech firms’ datasets could unlock better insurance products, more competitive prices, and wider choice for customers.
Could Jaguar Land Rover issues derail OEM insurance ambitions?
Following customer concerns over Jaguar Land Rover’s embedded scheme, Tom Luckham contemplates whether the original equipment manufacturer-led car insurance revolution is still a distant dream?
DLG or Esure – which Peter Wood baby is most likely to bounce back?
Content Director’s View: Direct Line Group and Esure are looking to put recent troubles behind them after less than stellar performances in 2023. With both claiming solid foundations on which to now prosper, Jonathan Swift reflects on the chances either…
Admiral completes RSA home and pet deal
Admiral has announced the successful closure of the acquisition that brings in RSA’s home and pet books in a deal worth an initial £82.5m.
Could the CMA fire the starting gun to unlock M&A in 2024?
News Editor's view: With increased M&A activity predicted for 2024, news editor Scott McGee asks: Is the industry waiting with bated breath to find out the outcome of the Competition and Markets Authority’s investigation into the Markerstudy/Atlanta deal?
British Insurance Technology Awards shortlist 2024 announced
Today Insurance Post can reveal the shortlist for the 2024 British Insurance Technology Awards.
RSA ‘not finished’ building commercial book
Briefing: Sources have told Insurance Post that RSA is ‘not finished’ with its commercial build, with one claiming the insurer is looking at the potential purchase of Covéa’s commercial lines business.
Could premium finance face Gap-like FCA action?
After the Financial Conduct Authority’s Matt Brewis labelled premium finance a “poor product”, Scott McGee examines if the industry has done enough to defend this method of paying for insurance or whether the regulator will soon feel forced to clamp down…