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Swiss Re climate activists met with ‘aggression’ at Gherkin
Student protesters who occupied Swiss Re’s foyer said they were met with ‘aggression’ as they demanded the insurer stop underwriting fossil fuel projects in the Coral Triangle.
Insurers must take ‘vital’ action after climate change report
Insurers have said the industry must take “vital actions” as a government report says the UK should adopt maximum temperature rules among other changes.
Aviva buys DisasterCare to speed up property claims handling
Aviva has bought DisasterCare Group for an undisclosed sum, expanding its disaster recovery and restoration capabilities.
Axa shares AI approach after Aviva’s ChatGPT move
Axa has confirmed it is working with partners on using AI to “develop new capabilities that enhance trust, value and convenience for our customers”.
Storm Goretti losses estimated at £417m
Perils has updated its industry loss estimate for Storm Goretti, also known as Elli, increasing its initial prediction from €467m (£407m) to €479m.
Insurtech Bertie broadens out to brokers
MGA-focused insurtech platform Bertie is expanding into the broker market.
Pen Underwriting enters strategic partnership with Hiscox
MGA Pen Underwriting has teamed up with Zurich and Hiscox on non-standard property insurance in the UK, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man.
Arc Legal CEO Lee Taylor steps down
MGA Arc Legal has named Ashley Law as its new CEO as Lee Taylor leaves for personal reasons.
Flock losses widen in final results ahead of Admiral takeover
Flock posted an operating loss of £9.6m for 2025, according to its last set of financial results filed to Companies House ahead of its sale to Admiral Group.
Insurers respond after criticism surrounding ties to fossil fuel and military firms
After a report from Boycott Bloody Insurance has criticised providers based on their financial ties to fossil fuel and weapons companies, Axa has responded.
Average storm claim value more than doubles since 2017
Recent data has indicated the rising cost of covering storm damage, with the average cost in 2025 reaching £1,242.
Phil Bayles confirmed as Everywhen’s broking CEO
Phil Bayles has been named as Everywhen’s general insurance broking CEO, after having served as chief commercial officer since 2021.
FSCS intervenes as Premier Insurance enters administration
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has stepped in to protect the 16,000 UK customers of Premier Insurance Company after it entered administration yesterday (14 October).
Big Interview: Phil Cunningham, Direct Commercial
Phil Cunningham, founder of Direct Commercial sits down with Scott McGee to discuss his entry into insurance at the age of 12, why DCL will hit £400m in GWP by 2030, and why he thinks he was the first recipient of the Young Achiever award at the British…
Prestige Underwriting targeting £300m GWP by end of 2026
Prestige Underwriting’s MD Alison Williams has told Insurance Post how she is targeting £300m in GWP by the end of 2026, which includes M&A.
AI will have a greater role to play in claims despite initial hesitancy
While the insurance sector has reservations about artificial intelligence being used to decline claims and determine liability, the technology is going to have a greater role to play in claims, including larger ones.
Lloyd’s broker CEO under investigation for sexual misconduct
Insurance Post understands the CEO of a Lloyd’s broker is under investigation for sexual misconduct and drug use, among other things.
Tributes pour in for flood risk expert killed days before Christmas
Tributes from colleagues and friends in the industry have started pouring in for a flood risk director who was tragically killed just days before Christmas.
CMA writes to Somerset Bridge and DLG over NCB breaches
The Competition and Markets Authority has written to Somerset Bridge and Direct Line Group separately over a series of breaches regarding no claims bonuses.
Lloyd’s CEO predicts no changes to current pricing cycle
Lloyd’s CEO John Neal has said he expects current insurance pricing conditions to persist, dismissing suggestions of imminent widespread softening of rates.
McLarens reports data from 230 offices for sustainability certification
McLarens has collected carbon footprint data from 230 offices to become the first insurance sector company to gain the Planet Mark certification.