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First Central moves a step closer to IPO
First Central has confirmed it is moving a step closer to an Initial Public Offering as it is looking to hire corporate advisers.
EE introduces unlimited gadget insurance policy
EE has launched a gadget insurance policy covering multiple devices in partnership with Chubb.
Storm Goretti sees Crawford’s claims levels triple
Crawford and Company has reported a tripling of its claims frequency in the aftermath of Storm Goretti, which hit the UK last week.
Inflexion acquires Ascend in regional broking push
Private equity firm Inflexion has bought Essex-based broker Ascend, with the two announcing the launch of a new broking platform focussed on the regional broking market.
Why Hadron CEO Johnson won’t repeat previous fronter playbooks
Colin Johnson, CEO of Hadron International, has explained why the playbook he is using at his new fronting insurer is not simply a repeat of those used by rivals.
Admiral CFO to retire
Admiral’s CFO Geraint Jones is set to retire and be replaced with UK insurance CFO Rachel Lewis.
And-E claims expansion prompts Newcastle hiring spree
Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Europe plans to increase its UK claims headcount by 30% by the end of 2026, as part of the expansion of its Newcastle-based Claims Centre of Excellence.
KGM x Zurich; CFC’s cyber cover; LMA’s underwriting director
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Crawford & Co to sell legal services arm to law firm
Loss adjusting and claims management firm Crawford & Company has entered into a ‘process’ with specialist insurance law firm HF, which will see the latter buy a major part of the assets of subsidiary Crawford Legal Services, Insurance Post has learned.
Lloyd’s survey shows culture continuing to improve
Lloyd’s 2025 culture survey found the market has outperformed financial services industry standards, with 26 out of 28 comparable questions scoring above the financial services benchmark.
Industry applauds government road safety crackdown
The insurance industry has had a positive reaction to the government’s road safety strategy aimed at saving thousands of lives on the nation’s roads.
HDI CEO Ogden exits after six years
Stephanie Ogden, CEO of HDI Global UK and Ireland, will leave the business on 31 January to become CEO of Munich Re Specialty - Global Markets.
Advertising regulator scolds firms for fake insurance links
The Advertising Standards Authority has clamped down on two claims management firms that have been falsely implying to work for motor insurers.
Q&A: Richard King, Ticker
Richard King, founder and CEO of Ticker, discusses the journey from being a telematics “market maker” when it first launched to building a sustainable telematics MGA in the current landscape.
Insurance M&A deal value quadruples in 2025
UK insurance M&A deal value more than quadrupled from £4.6bn in 2024 to £19.8bn in 2025, according to data from EY.
Premiums continue to fall but the winds could change
Both Pearson Ham, and Confused and WTW’s latest data has showed home and motor premiums continuing to fall. However, Pearson Ham suggests the tide is about to change.
Lloyd’s insists diversity network funding is secure
Lloyd’s has stated funding for its inclusion and partner networks will remain unchanged for 2026 to 2027, despite recent media coverage suggesting otherwise.
AIG boss Zaffino to be succeeded by Aon’s Andersen
AIG chairman and CEO Peter Zaffino is set to retire as CEO later this year, handing the reins of the insurer to former Aon president Eric Andersen.
Axa’s David Pearce rejoins Aviva
David Pearce, director of retail direct at Axa UK, has rejoined Aviva after four years.
Ex-Esure CEO re-emerges as Jensten chair
Former Esure CEO David McMillan has been appointed non-executive chair of the Jensten Group board.
Insurance Museum awarded National Lottery Heritage Fund grant
The Insurance Museum has been awarded a £249,700 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.