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Value chain, commissions and productivity under fire in discussion over industry relevance
The insurance value chain has to be shortened if the industry is to remain relevant to corporate clients, broking bosses have said.
Dive In aims to unlock innovation through inclusivity
Insurance Post is media partner for this year’s Dive In Festival, which will take place from 26 to 28 September and launch a mentoring programme.
Jensten and Hiscox partner; Aston Lark buys HNW book; Axa XL appoints reinsurance CEO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Simplifai’s AI tool; Howden’s telematics app; A-One joins Brokerbility
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Insurance Post Podcast: What is driving M&A activity in insurance?
A “flush” of insurance broking businesses has stopped growing, resulting in bosses struggling to figure out how to flourish without investment, according to Peter Blanc, group CEO of Aston Lark and executive chair of Howden.
Howden unifies business; Pikl partners with Confused; Gallagher sponsors the horses
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Movers and shakers who made Insurance Post’s Power List revealed
This year’s Insurance Post Power List provides a blueprint of what you need to do to achieve and succeed in today’s world.
Peter Blanc, Aston Lark
As leader of Aston Lark and executive chairman of Howden, Peter Blanc isn’t afraid of sticking his head above the parapet and pointing out the problems the industry is facing and suggesting solutions.
How insurers are supporting King Charles’ green agenda
To mark HRH King Charles III's coronation, Fiona Nicolson examines the impact of his Sustainable Markets Initiative Insurance Task Force.
Howden calls for ‘myth busting’ on cyber insurance
David Howden said industry must engage in “myth busting” on cyber insurance to remove barriers to uptake among potential clients.
Howden secures £1bn investment and appoints Blanc as head of M&A
Howden has appointed Peter Blanc as head of M&A after it secured in excess of £1bn for M&A, new initiatives and talent.
Howden’s Peter Blanc on whether AI is the answer to Consumer Duty compliance
Peter Blanc, executive chairman of Howden UK and Ireland, examines the challenges inherent in the forthcoming Consumer Duty and asks whether artificial intelligence could help the industry meet its demands.
Paying all Ukraine war claims would bankrupt insurance industry, warns Howden
The insurance industry would be bankrupted if it were forced to cover all losses associated with the war in Ukraine, David Howden has warned.
How artificial intelligence affects the art insurance industry
With artificial intelligence increasingly being used to verify the authenticity of works of art, Sam Barrett examines what owners and insurers should do when analysis and expert opinion differ on who painted a picture.
Admiral launches telematics product; Generali partners with Supercede; FCA hires in enforcement
Friday Round Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Jensten buys three brokers; CFC launches IP solution; Optio appoints CEO
Friday Round Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Howden snaps up Reich
Howden has bought Reich Insurance Group, for an undisclosed sum, in a “significant step” to increase its footprint across north west England.
Scor extends Concirrus partnership; GRP makes fifth 2023 acquisition; Go Compare founder joins TCI
Friday Round Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Hiscox partners with Verisk; RSA launches carers’ policy & QBE restructures trade credit team
Friday Round Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Reinsurers reveal key takeaways from 'challenging' renewals
Reinsurers have reported that renewals went down to the wire on 1 January, as rapid changes in economic conditions resulted in tense and late, but largely completed, insurance deals.
Analysis: How to handle founders post-acquisition
Frances Stebbing explores what acquiring insurers can do to ensure the founder of the business they are buying remain on board or smoothly exit the organisation.
Insurance's tax contribution; QBE launches W&I product; Theme for Biba 2023 revealed
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Howden UK&I’s Peter Blanc on tackling insurance’s recruitment nightmare
Peter Blanc, executive chairman of Howden UK & Ireland, sets out the steps the insurance sector can take to become the sought-after employment option for talent rather than the accidental one.