Artificial intelligence (AI)
Mapfre Re x CyberCube; Specialist Risk Group buys broker; Hiscox’s chief auditor
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Why London is the place to be for insurtech’s brightest stars
Trade Voice: Melissa Collett, CEO of Insurtech UK, highlights why London remains the global hub for insurtech innovation and what’s needed to unlock its full potential.
Admiral joins Build Back Better; PIB’s milestone; Lockton’s GM
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
More Cyber insurance education needed in mid-market
Insurers have been urged to do more to heighten cyber insurance education in the SME and mid-market space, amid concerns of underinsurance in the sector.
Compare the Market to allow providers to self-test
Ursula Gibbs, chief commercial officer of Compare the Market, has revealed the aggregator is “levelling the playing field” by giving 100% access to provider partners to self-service test.
Aviva’s Storah predicts volatility in commercial pricing this year
Speaking after Aviva announced its full year results, UK and Ireland general insurance CEO Jason Storah said rates are “lumpy”.
Aviva’s Morris calls for an end to building in flood zones
When it comes to helping households, communities, and businesses cope with the threat of climate change in the next decade, Owen Morris, managing director of personal lines at Aviva, said the UK must stop building in flood zones.
How to build an insurer that’s ready for 2030
View from the Top: Carys Lawton-Bryce, chief operations officer at Markel International, explores how insurers can navigate an evolving landscape shaped by shifting market cycles, AI-driven transformation and the growing imperative of resilience.
Q&A: Nick Kelsall, Marshmallow
Marshmallow’s claims director, Nick Kelsall, sits down with Insurance Post to talk about his move from Allianz, his lookout for talent while growing 'a claims team for the future', and what the company is planning regarding fraud in 2025.
Marshberry reveals the top 20 European insurance brokers
Over a quarter of Europe’s largest 20 brokers are UK domiciled with one of those businesses, Howden the second fastest growing intermediary on the continent, according to the latest European Insurance Distribution market report from Marshberry.
NormanMax set to acquire FloodFlash
Floodflash has agreed terms to be acquired by US parametric firm NormanMax, subject to FCA approval.
ABI appoints Phoenix’s Briggs as president
Andy Briggs, CEO of Phoenix Group, pictured, has been named as president for the Association of British Insurers for the next two years, replacing Zurich's Tim Bailey.
What if Elon Musk ran FCA authorisations?
Trade Voice: Graeme Trudgill, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, argues the regulator’s clock-stopping authorisations process is a drag on the sector and should be far slicker.
Spotlight: Do insurers dream of electric fleets?
Time is running out for insurers to seize the initiative in support of electric vehicles and zero-emission motoring, says James Roberts, head of insurance sales at Europcar.
Thatcham and Elixirr partner; Lockton’s facility; Cowbell joins ABI
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
UK pet insurance shifts from sales to process focus
August Von Sydow, chief commercial officer at pet claims automation insurtech Wisentic has said the UK pet insurance market has shifted from being sales-focused to process-focused due to increased adoption.
Atrium CIO backs AI for broker submission insights
The ability of generative artificial intelligence to provide insight from unstructured data in broker submissions is a key use case for underwriters, according to Atrium chief information officer Justin Emrich, who is soon retiring after 41 years in the…
Blockchain insurtech wins Norton Rose Fulbright accelerator
Blockchain insurtech Opencover has won £50,000 of investment and legal advice at the Norton Rose Fulbright 2025 Insurathon.
McGill’s green goals; London Market group formed; Aon’s COO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
How AI is transforming everyday tasks at Axa
View from the Top: As artificial intelligence reshapes the insurance industry, Axa Commercial’s Sarah Mallaby discusses its benefits, challenges, and why personal service remains vital.
Big Interview: Freddy Macnamara, Cuvva
Freddy Macnamara, Cuvva CEO and founder, explores with Damisola Sulaiman how the insurtech’s app has been key to its direct customer acquisition and why price comparison sites may soon be a thing of the past.
Government releases AI security code
The UK government has released an artificial intelligence cyber security code of practice aimed at helping organisations secure their AI systems.
Digitalise and conquer: Mastering insurance modernisation strategies
In today’s rapidly evolving insurance landscape, digitalisation is no longer optional – it’s imperative. Insurers are grappling with the challenges posed by inflexible legacy systems, heightened customer expectations, and stringent compliance demands.
Q&A: Matt Button, Davies
Matt Button outlines what he has been tasked with as deputy group CEO of Davies plus how he plans to ensure the business achieves annual global revenues of £2.5bn by the end of 2030.