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Markerstudy’s Beal outlines two paths for ChatGPT in insurance
Andrew Beal, director of architecture and innovation at Markerstudy, predicts two ways in which ChatGPT could transform insurance distribution, and urges the industry to be prepared for both.
Marsh’s Lay resurfaces at Ardonagh
The Ardonagh Group has appointed former Marsh UK CEO Chris Lay as operating partner.
Insurtech Bertie broadens out to brokers
MGA-focused insurtech platform Bertie is expanding into the broker market.
Q&A: David King, Artificial Labs
David King, co-founder and co-CEO of Artificial Labs, breaks down how enabling a digital first ecosystem can realise the business’ intention to be a leading technology provider for the London market.
Will Burnham mount a Johnson-style challenge at Biba?
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham will deliver the opening keynote address at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference on Wednesday 13 May.
Aviva completes commercial combined overhaul
Aviva has completed changes to its digital commercial combined proposition, aiming to give brokers greater flexibility and deliver a more modular experience for customers.
Blog: Why cybersecurity alone isn’t enough to protect SMEs
As cyberattacks grow in frequency and sophistication, Gavin Shillito, cyber underwriter at rrelentless, explores why cybersecurity measures alone are rarely enough to protect SMEs, and how a proactive, resilience-first approach can help businesses…
Big Interview: Dame Sue Langley
Proudly boosting a background in insurance, the first Lady Mayor of the City of London Dame Sue Langley talks to Jonathan Swift about combatting mis-information, improving business confidence and using her ‘soft power’ to encourage more young people and…
British Insurance Awards 2026 shortlist revealed
The shortlist of the 2026 British Insurance Awards, which will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on 8 July, is announced today.
Acrisure UK Broking scoops up four firms
Acrisure UK’s broking platform has acquired four retail businesses across several lines.
Howden IAL launches following Hymans Robertson deal
Howden has formed Howden Insurance Actuarial and Longevity after buying Hymans Robertson’s insurance and financial services consulting team.
Brokers embrace tech and push for flexibility from insurers
Brokers are increasingly embracing digital technology to drive business while keeping flexibility at the top of their service wishlist, according to Aviva’s latest broker barometer.
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.
ChatGPT ‘sci-fi’ fears dismissed by Confused’s CTO
Timothy Kimball, chief technology officer of Confused.com, has pushed back at suggestions artificial intelligence will undermine price comparison websites, arguing the technology is an opportunity rather than a threat.
Big Interview: Alistair Brighton, Marsh
In a softening market, Alistair Brighton, CEO of Marsh Commercial & Corporate UK, is doubling down on client retention, sector specialism and businesses to reinvest premium savings to drive sustainable growth.
Brokers pushing insurers for increased regional presence
The majority of brokers want to work with insurers that maintain a strong regional presence, according to Aviva’s latest broker barometer.
Is it Time:To get some new business cards for Biba 2026?
Content director’s view: With vinyl now as popular as it was in the 80s and Pokémon never being more collectible, could physical business cards make a comeback? Jonathan Swift points to recent evidence to indicate this may be the case, but is still on…
Applied CEO outlines UK exit and future growth plans
Applied Europe’s CEO Tom Needs recalls why the business pulled back from UK, is going great guns in Ireland and how RiskHandler, Ratings Hub plus AI mean it still has a bright future.
Soft market underpricing sparks insurer ‘accidents’ warning
Insurers have been warned there are accidents “waiting to happen” if they continue to make volume a priority over discipline in the soft market.
Insurance AI chatbot launched, powered by unrivalled journalism, research and data
Insurance Post is pleased to announce the launch of Insurance Pulse, a UK insurance AI chatbot, powered by unrivalled journalism, research and data.
Throwback Thursday: NU goes west & D&G’s PC deal
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to March 1996 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when Norwich Union went west and Domestic & General branched out into computers.