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Penny Black’s Social Diary: 600-mile charity cycle; FT’s health food
Penny Black has been out and about again, notebook in one hand and canapé in the other, keeping a keen eye on the insurance industry’s more whimsical moments.
British Insurance Awards 2026 winners revealed
Triple winner QBE was crowned General Insurer of the Year and Dame Sue Langley, the Lady Mayor of the City of London, picked up the Achievement Award at the 2026 British Insurance Awards last night (8 July).
Winslow named CFC CEO as O’Shea steps down
CFC has hired former Direct Line Group chief executive Adam Winslow as group CEO, succeeding Louise O’Shea who is stepping down.
Charity accuses Lloyd’s agents of ‘underperforming’ on climate change
Climate change progress has stalled significantly since 2024, with Lloyd’s managing agents performing worse across the board in ESG underwriting practices, according to a charity’s major climate change assessment.
British Insurance Technology Awards 2026 shortlist revealed
Today we can reveal the shortlist for the 2026 British Insurance Technology Awards.
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.
Claims service slips at the start of 2026
UK claims service reached a record high at the end of 2025 but slipped slightly at the start of 2026, the latest data from Gracechurch reveals.
Lloyd’s DEI role model ‘leaves job after misconduct allegations’
A report has suggested Lloyd’s former DEI role model, and Beazley’s chief risk officer, Rob Anarfi, has left the insurer over ‘non-financial misconduct allegations’.
Beazley leaning on data-driven underwriting in soft market
Beazley is increasingly pushing a data-driven underwriting approach for SME cyber cover in order to maintain discipline in a soft market.
Intact looking at re-entering cyber market in 2027
Intact Insurance is ‘having a look’ at its cyber insurance strategy, and is considering returning to the market in 2027, Insurance Post can reveal.
Insurance industry’s most powerful leaders revealed
Insurance Post’s Power List cuts through the noise to reveal who really moved markets, shifted outcomes and shaped the UK general insurance sector over the last 12 months.
Adrian Cox, Beazley
Since becoming Beazley Group CEO in 2021, Adrian Cox has overseen a continued evolution of the specialist insurer, which is soon set to become part of Zurich Insurance.
Drazen Jaksic, Zurich
Drazen Jaksic climbs higher on this year’s Insurance Post Power List as the takeover of Beazley sees his influence expanding further into the London market.
Beazley urges for cyber resilience rethink as threats intensify
Beazley has published a report highlighting a potential underestimation of the threat of cyber risk, with 81% of UK business leaders saying they feel confident in their ability to fully financially recover from an attack.
Beazley to launch marine war consortium
Beazley is to launch a new marine war consortium, to provide up to $1bn (£740m) of Lloyd’s capacity amid the Iran War.
Insurer CEOs bet big on AI and M&A for growth
Insurance chief executives have artificial intelligence, dealmaking and ESG strategy at the heart of their growth plans for this year, according to KPMG.
Consilium’s launch; Coversure’s office; QBE's hire
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
What Zurich buying Beazley means for the market
Editor’s View: Zurich’s £8.2bn swoop for Beazley is a decisive bet on specialty insurance, which Emma Ann Hughes observes widens the gap between the industry’s supermarket giants and the squeezed middle.
‘Business as usual’ for Beazley after accepting Zurich bid
Since Zurich’s £8.2bn acquisition was agreed, Beazley’s CEO Adrian Cox has insisted on the company’s innovation and growth, despite profits being down in 2025.
Zurich and Beazley agree £8.2bn deal
Zurich Insurance Group has agreed the terms of a firm all-cash offer to buy Beazley for £8.2bn.
Threat actors showing dramatic shift in cyber-attack executions
Data has indicated a dramatic shift in how threat actors are executing prolonged attacks on organisations.