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Throwback Thursday: Female first; Co-op’s woe
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to August 1971 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when a woman first entered a male building safety arena and Co-operative Insurance’s results were disappointing.
English Heritage offers ‘splat’ insurance for ice creams
English Heritage has launched “Ice Cream Splat Insurance” to protect families from the fall-out of dropping an ice cream during a day out.
Aviva's Storah reveals further Direct Line gains to come
While Aviva has completed the bulk of its Direct Line integration, according to UK and Ireland general insurance CEO Jason Storah, a major overhaul of its claims systems is only getting started.
Aviva almost doubles personal lines premiums after Direct Line deal
Aviva has hailed a strong first half of 2026 with group operating profit increasing 24% to £1.32bn and UK personal lines premiums almost doubling following the acquisition of Direct Line.
Endless heatwaves are becoming insurance’s hot potato
Editor’s View: A summer of heatwaves, wildfires and increasing subsidence claims is another warning that insurance cannot rely on yesterday’s climate to price tomorrow’s risks, according to Emma Ann Hughes.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Lime Street Festival
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.
Throwback Thursday: Broker pay threat & motor premiums hike
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to August 1971 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when lawyers met to discuss whether entering the European Economic Community could reduce broker pay and motorists moaned…
Pet insurance must stop pricing averages and focus on health
Artificial intelligence, augmented data and preventative care models could help insurers move beyond commoditised underwriting, sell more policies and give consumers fairer premiums, according to Kesh Thukaram, co-founder of Best Insurance and excitare…
Allianz becomes latest to join Sky panel
Allianz has become the latest insurer to join Sky Protect’s panel for home insurance, Insurance Post can reveal.
Has broker Bennetts set a record with seven owners since 2000?
Content Director’s View: Private equity, consolidators, insurers seeking diversification ... these have all contributed to a boom in M&A and investment in the UK insurance sector since 2000. Jonathan Swift looks at which businesses have – as a result –…
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Insurtech UK’s specs-appeal
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.
Minster acquires Arag Law’s PI book
Minster Law has acquired the personal injury business of Arag Law in a deal that sees Minster acquire Arag’s PI legal team and its active caseload.
Admiral cites soft market as it posts 18% profit drop
Admiral has reported an 18% decrease in group profit before tax for HY26, with the insurer pointing to a 'more challenging market' and motor pricing changes.
ManyPets CEO aims to be top dog in UK pet insurance
After the firm announced profit for the second year in a row, and has turned its customer service around, ManyPets CEO Luisa Barile has outlined to Insurance Post its ambitions to be number one in the UK.
Ikea enters UK home insurance with Urban Jungle
Insurtech Urban Jungle has partnered with Ikea to launch home insurance in the UK, marking the Swedish furniture giant's first tie-up with a UK insurance provider.
Sabre shows ‘strong growth’ despite continued under-pricing
Sabre Insurance Group has today (4 August) announced it has grown its HY 2026 gross written premium by 16% compared to the same period last year, but CEO Geoff Carter says premiums are 15% off where they need to be.
Aviva, Lloyds, InsureandGo and Sainsbury’s named Defaqto's top insurers
Aviva, Lloyds Bank, InsureandGo and Sainsbury’s Bank have been crowned Defaqto Insurer of the Year across the four major personal lines categories, with a further 16 providers receiving Highly Commended recognition.
Average subsidence claim hits record levels
Data from the Association of British Insurers show home insurers paid out £72m for domestic subsidence claims during the second quarter of 2026.
Motor insurance ‘needs volatility’ for customers to shop around
The LexisNexis Risk Solutions Insurance Demand Meter for H2 2025 has found that less people are shopping around for their motor insurance, with flat premiums contributing.
Aviva nabs Lloyd’s chief actuary for PL role
Aviva has appointed former Lloyd’s chief actuary Emma Stewart as its chief underwriting officer for personal lines, effective 1 December 2026.
Can telematics undo bad driving habits learned from parents?
As research shows young drivers pick up bad driving habits from their parents starting as young as three or four years old, James Armstrong, UK motor claims director at Admiral, considers how telematics can help develop good habits.