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Intact exploring Hiscox acquisition
Multiple sources have told Insurance Post that Intact is exploring a potential bid for Hiscox as it tries to build out its commercial lines business.
How the war with Iran will rip through insurers’ balance sheets
Editor’s View: From soaring claims inflation and disrupted supply chains to cyber threats, travel chaos and potential power outages, Emma Ann Hughes outlines how the Iran conflict could reshape underwriting, pricing and profitability for years to come.
Verisk to focus on joined-up thinking in new UK and Ireland unit
Joining claims and underwriting together under one brand will help Verisk provide insurers with better insight, according to Chris Sawford, managing director of Verisk General Insurance UK and Ireland.
Aon warns tensions are redefining risks
Growing geopolitical volatility, in particular in the Middle East, is exposing insurers and buyers to new risks that should trigger a fresh round of stress-testing, the CEO of Risk Capital for Aon has said.
Motor insurance premiums remain stable in Q1
Motor insurance premiums remained stable in the first three months of 2026, but the cost of repairs climbed, according to the Association of British Insurers’ latest tracker.
The importance of protecting new homes from climate risks
View from the Top: Jason Storah, CEO of general insurance UK & Ireland, Aviva, muses on the importance of protecting new homes from future climate risks.
Insurance ERGs pivot towards data amid AI bias risks
Insurers are shifting employee resource groups towards data, collaboration and commercial value, while some in the industry warn of AI internal bias risks.
60 Seconds With... Pegasystems’ Manoj Pant
Manoj Pant, senior director for strategy and business development at Pegasystems, would like to learn how to tickle the ivories and be The Architect in groundbreaking cyberpunk sci-fi film The Matrix.
Aviation losing money despite being ‘safest it’s ever been’
At the Marsh Aviation Summit, aviation underwriters lamented a lack of infrastructure investment and low profits, despite safety levels being as high as ever.
Commercial insurance rates dip 8%
UK commercial insurance rates decreased by 8% in the first quarter of 2026, outpacing most other major markets, according to the latest Global Insurance Market Index from Marsh.
Mission considering launching personal lines MGA
Mission is considering launching a personal lines-angled MGA or overseeing a personal lines product launch from one of its businesses in the future.
Big Interview: Ryan Brown, PIB Group
Ryan Brown, deputy CEO of PIB Group, talks to Insurance Post regarding the collapsed Gallagher sale, the firm’s more ‘cautious’ M&A strategy, and where it's investing for growth.
Jensten creates two executive roles amid restructure
Jensten Group has added two new roles to its executive leadership team as part of a restructure of the business into two trading divisions: broking, and product and distribution.
Bridgehaven’s European move; Covéa’s partnership; Axa UK’s general counsel
Weekly Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
How insurers should navigate political risks and policy signals
View from the Top: Jason Harris, CEO of QBE International, breaks down key risks and priorities for insurers ahead of a busy year of elections.
Arc Legal’s landlord proposition; HDI’s motor fleet portal; Gallagher’s interim CEO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Axa merges UK retail and commercial units under one CEO
Axa UK & Ireland is combining its retail and commercial arms under a single structure, called Axa Insurance UK.
Home insurers heading for losses this year
UK home insurers are expected to be lossmaking in 2026 due to market and geopolitical pressures, according to the latest EY home insurance results analysis.
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.
LMA warns safety fears choking Hormuz not insurance
The Lloyd’s Market Association has hit back at ongoing reports vessels are avoiding the Strait of Hormuz due to cancelled or unaffordable insurance.
AIG’s partnership; Seventeen’s acquisitions; Markerstudy’s CFO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.