Climate change
Q&A: Mike Keating, MGAA
Mike Keating, CEO of the Managing General Agents’ Association, discusses the buoyancy of managing general agents, some of the struggles in the high-net-worth space, and what he hopes his organisation will achieve by the end of 2025.
Big Interview: Andy Bord, Flood Re
On his last day as Flood Re CEO, Andy Bord catches up with Emma Ann Hughes on how the scheme will end in 2039, his pride around Build Back Better, plus why Labour’s promise to build more homes must be accompanied by a robust planning framework.
How can home insurance avoid a motor-like PR disaster?
As motor premium inflation is steadying, Scott McGee examines whether home insurance premiums will be next to rocket plus identifies ways to avoid the wrath of consumers facing paying more to insure their property.
What Labour’s landslide victory means for insurance
Sir Keir Starmer, the nation’s new prime minister after Labour’s landslide general election victory, as well as key insurance industry figures, have the same message: “change begins now”.
How insurers keep Formula 1 motors running
With Formula 1 in full throttle at Silverstone on Sunday (7 July), Edmund Tirbutt examines how insurers support the motorsports industry.
How to become an underwriting trailblazer
Only 8% of insurers can consider themselves to be property and casualty underwriting trailblazers, according to a survey of the sector.
Use ‘data explosion’ to make property claims more predictable
Lessons could be learned from the motor sector in terms of making property insurance data more standardized to help with predictability and clarity around claims.
Green shoots, but claims managers predict inflation to continue into 2025
Senior claims managers are seeing property claims inflation ease, but expect it to remain high for the foreseeable future; with suppliers turning their backs on insurance work being cited as a factor.
How travel insurance is going green
As summer approaches, Laura Miller examines how travel insurers are promoting responsible travel that respects wildlife, local communities, and the environment while also avoiding accusations of greenwashing.
Big Interview: Louise O’Shea, CFC
Louise O’Shea, group CEO of CFC, sits down with Insurance Post to discuss where the business is heading following its change of management and what the ‘next cyber’ might be.
Leveraging AI to accelerate decarbonisation in insurance
Andy Waring, head of intermediary at Stubben Edge, examines how artificial intelligence could help insurers achieve their Net Zero goals.
Key takeaways from the Liberal Democrat Manifesto for insurers
Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, was the first to fly out of the traps today (10 June) with his Manifesto packed with promises of what will be delivered by his party if he becomes prime minister.
Known unknowns and the certainty of net zero
On World Environment Day (5 June), Ofir Eyal, director at consultancy Marakon, examines how the insurance industry is balancing the trade-off between revenue and reputation when it comes to climate planning.
How is insurance stepping up amid election uncertainty?
With a record number of elections in 2024 set to introduce substantial unpredictability into an already volatile risk environment, Edmund Tirbutt examines how insurance is engendering resilience amidst unrelenting geoeconomic uncertainty.
NSM buys AllClear owner; Axa’s Uefa partnership; Brown & Brown’s UK retail CEO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Understanding flood resilience – one garden and brick at a time
Editor’s View: Emma Ann Hughes considers ways the insurance industry can help make the world more resilient to climate change by being more innovative in how it inspires adapting homes and gardens.
Flood Re hopes flood resilience garden will improve awareness
Unveiled at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the Flood Resilient Garden aims to demonstrate that homeowners don’t have to compromise on their gardens regarding flood resilience.
Electric opportunities for total loss claims
Collaborative partnerships between insurers and replacement vehicle suppliers can help smooth the transition to zero emissions, as James Roberts, head of insurance sales for Europcar explains.
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.
Tara Foley, Axa
Tara Foley was appointed as CEO of Axa UK & Ireland in September 2023 but was already a familiar face in the industry having joined the provider in November 2020 as CEO of the retail business.
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.