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Q&A: Vicki Wentworth, Agria
Vicki Wentworth, CEO of Agria, discusses the pet market and the importance of lifetime policies, and reveals the insurer considered purchasing RSA’s pet book.
Axa Retail pinches former RSA claims director
Axa Retail has confirmed the appointment of former RSA personal lines claims director Suzy Tiffany as its claims director.
Domestic & General looking to utilise AI following growth
Domestic & General CEO Matthew Crummack spoke to Insurance Post about the firm’s artificial intelligence strategy, after its annual revenue passed £1bn in 2024.
Claims ‘hell’ with Policy Expert causes mother to set up group
A mother-of-two, who has been through a 17-month battle with Policy Expert following a fire at her home, has set up an action group to help “other families going through hell with claims.”
Big Interview: Sam White, Stella Insurance
Sam White, CEO of Stella Insurance, discusses her journey from aspiring stunt woman to insurance entrepreneur, the impact of her unconventional career path, and her mission to drive innovation and inclusivity within the industry.
Why are HNW MGAs dropping like flies?
After numerous MGAs operating in the high-net-worth space have either been sold or gone into run-off over the last few years, Scott McGee asks what does it take to survive in this space?
Kwik Fit's comeback; London Market’s world record; Ageas’ risk officer
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Cut-through clauses: a two-speed, double-edged tool
Cut-through clauses are a complex concept with many potential pitfalls with which those in the reinsurance industry may regularly need to engage, according to Emmanuèle Lutfalla and Nour Jonot, partner and associate respectively at the Paris office of…
How can home insurance avoid a motor-like PR disaster?
As motor premium inflation is steadying, Scott McGee examines whether home insurance premiums will be next to rocket plus identifies ways to avoid the wrath of consumers facing paying more to insure their property.
Big Interview: Bob Thaker, Sompo
Bob Thaker, Sompo's UK CEO, sits down with Insurance Post to discuss the insurer’s plans to rapidly become one of the top players in the UK market, serving clients from the corporate level right down to SMEs.
Tui ditches Axa for Allianz on travel insurance
Allianz Partners has been appointed travel insurance provider for Tui’s UK business, with the holiday provider ending its partnership with Axa Partners in April.
SRG buys broker; Lockton’s space practice; Markel’s head of casualty
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Q&A: Graham Gibson, Allianz
Allianz chief claims officer and Thatcham Research chairman Graham Gibson reveals how the provider is using artificial intelligence to crack down on fraud and believes we are at “an inflection point” when it comes to automated vehicles.
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.
‘A lot of gaps’ to fill in Automated Vehicles Bill
There are still gaps left to fill regarding the use of automated vehicles, according to the Association of British Insurers’ manager for general insurance policy, Jonathan Fong.
Q&A: Paul Stanley, 360Globalnet
Paul Stanley, CEO & founder of 360Globalnet, speaks to Insurance Post about the software firm’s growth, digital claims, and the benefits of no-code systems.
AllClear to grow international presence following sale
Chris Rolland, group CEO of AllClear and InsureandGo, has revealed the travel broker’s plans to expand the international business following the sale of owner InsurEvo.
Big Interview: Alistair Hardie, Jensten Group
Alistair Hardie, CEO of Jensten Group, updates Scott McGee on the broker’s anticipated sale, its “radical overhaul”, and where it may shift its M&A focus to in the future.
Hardie sees Jensten ‘doubling again’ in next few years
Alistair Hardie, group CEO at Jensten, has said he expects to complete “about 10” acquisitions in 2024, and that he believes the broker can “double the size again” in three or fours years’ time.
How is insurance stepping up amid election uncertainty?
With a record number of elections in 2024 set to introduce substantial unpredictability into an already volatile risk environment, Edmund Tirbutt examines how insurance is engendering resilience amidst unrelenting geoeconomic uncertainty.
Big Interview: Cécile Fresneau, QBE
Cécile Fresneau, managing director of the insurance division of QBE’s European Operations, reveals her growth plans, hopes for generative artificial intelligence and her efforts to boost the number of female senior underwriters.
Big Interview: Geoff Carter, Sabre
Geoff Carter, CEO of Sabre Insurance, sits down with Tom Luckham to discuss Sabre’s 2023 results, why there’s no such thing as an uninsurable car, and how the insurer plans to do even better in 2024.
Online HNW insurance options not ‘fit for purpose’
The founder and CEO of Rivr, a newly launched firm focussing on HNW home insurance, has told Insurance Post that online options for high to mid net worth customers are “not fit for purpose”.
Jaguar Land Rover offers £150 off new policies
Jaguar Land Rover has announced an “Insurance Contribution initiative”, which provides £150 per month towards the cost of cover for its policies for new Range Rover models.