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Biba CEO Trudgill reveals crushing weight of regulation on brokers in inaugural speech
Biba CEO Graeme Trudgill has urged the FCA to allow brokers a ‘period of stability’ so they can flourish and help the economy following years of rising regulatory workload.
Biba follows ABI in addressing premium finance
Less than a month after the Association of British Insurers published guidance for members providing premium finance to customers, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association has followed suit.
Protesters target Biba conference with street theatre
Greater Manchester Stop EACOP coalition chose to protest at the British Insurance Broker’s Association conference because the insurance industry is the “Achilles’ heel” of the fossil fuel projects it is campaigning against, according to member Martin Porter.
Allianz research does little to assuage underinsurance fears
Fewer than one in five small business owners have increased their sums insureds despite widespread concern over inflation, research by Allianz Commercial has found.
Biba defends centuries-old commission model
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has today launched a guide encouraging members to stick to the traditional commission model and warning of the dangers of straying from it.
Exploring the ethnicity penalty in insurance
As the insurance industry is once again accused of discriminating against individuals living in ethnically diverse areas, Aamina Zafar considers whether providers should do a better job of demonstrating racism isn’t a factor in pricing policies.
What prompted FCA checks on bullying in insurance?
Jeremy Irving, head of the financial services regulatory practice at law firm Browne Jacobson, considers what could have prompted the Financial Conduct Authority looking into non-financial misconduct in the insurance industry.
Ransomware victims urged to consider alternatives to paying hackers
Insurance sector trade associations have collaborated with the National Cyber Security Centre on guidance that they hope will reduce ransom payments made by companies that fall prey to cyber attacks.
Pret parent company to ramp up insurance investment
JAB, the investment firm that owns Pret a Manger, has announced plans to build a global insurance platform.
Jensten restructures after £170m fundraise
Following the recent announcement of its £170m in fundraising, Jensten has announced a “strategic reorganisation” with the view “to triple the premium managed” by the MGA business within the next four years.
Post Power List 2024
Insurance Post’s Power List for 2024 provides a blueprint of what you need to do to achieve and succeed in today’s world.Click here to find out who made it onto this year’s list, here to find out what it took to be deemed a mover and shaker, and hear…
Colm Holmes, Allianz UK
Colm Holmes joined Allianz as CEO in December 2021 with a mission: to make the business the number one insurer in the UK.
Kevin Spencer, Markerstudy
Kevin Spencer, chief executive of Markerstudy Group, has big ambitions and his ability to do massive deals in 2023 sees him leap up 21 places in this year’s Insurance Post Power List.
David Ross, Ardonagh Group
David Ross, CEO of Ardonagh Group, is standing next to Markerstudy’s Kevin Spencer once again.
Aki Hussain, Hiscox
Aki Hussain joined Hiscox in 2016 as chief financial officer for the Hiscox Group, before becoming group CEO in January 2022.
Tim Bailey, Zurich
Tim Bailey was named president of the Association of British Insurers in summer 2023 and has been CEO of Zurich UK since 2021.
David Howden, Howden Group
David Howden started his career as a broker at Alexander Howden in 1981 and today his name can be seen on most high streets up and down the land.
Ken Norgrove, RSA
If you think you’re busy, then you should read what Ken Norgrove, CEO of RSA UK & International, was up to in 2023.
Amanda Blanc, Aviva
Amanda Blanc, CEO of Aviva Group, influenced some of the biggest changes in corporate Britain in 2023, winning her the top spot in Insurance Post’s Power List for the second year in a row.
John Neal, Lloyd’s of London
The efforts of Lloyd’s chief executive John Neal to deliver profound change in the City’s insurance market through digitalisation are beginning to pay off with Aviva coming back into the fold in 2024.
Matt Brewis, FCA
Matt Brewis, the Financial Conduct Authority’s head of insurance, is a man on a mission in 2024, which is why he has climbed to third place on this year’s Insurance Post Power List.
Jason Storah, Aviva
A fresh face on Insurance Post’s Power List in 2024 is Jason Storah, who was appointed CEO of UK & Ireland General Insurance in August 2023.
Nick Turner, NFU Mutual
Nick Turner was appointed NFU Mutual Group chief executive in April 2021 and since taking the helm the agricultural insurer has continued to support farmers and preserve nature.
Neil Galjaard, Markel UK
Neil Galjaard leads Markel’s UK retail business across insurance, tax and legal capabilities, working with brokers, accountants and lawyers.