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Big Interview: Jimmy Williams, Urban Jungle
Urban Jungle CEO and co-founder Jimmy Williams talks Insurance Post through the insurtech’s growth plans, ability to fundraise in a challenging environment and venture capital-enabled technology advances.
Treasury brands Civil Liability Act a success
HM Treasury has patted itself on the back for the impact of the Civil Liability Act 2018, claiming policyholders pay lower insurance premiums thanks to the legislation.
Why Aviva’s takeover of Direct Line is bad news
James Daley, managing director of Fairer Finance, shares his thoughts on Aviva’s £3.7bn takeover of Direct Line Group and raises concerns about the impact of mega mergers on customer service.
Spring Statement 2025: What insurers should know
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her 2025 Spring Statement today (26 March) with a mix of spending cuts, investment pledges, and economic forecasts.
British Insurance Technology Awards is open for entries
The prestigious British Insurance Technology Awards are now open for entries.
Big Interview: Paul Lofkin, Crawford
Paul Lofkin, president of Crawford for UK & Ireland, is going to sort out the nation’s subsidence and promises to “disrupt that market like never before”.
Allianz x Volvo; Howden buys broker; Clear Group’s COO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Is NI hike a tipping point for insurers?
Ahead of the National Insurance rate for employers increasing from 13.8% to 15% next month, Neil Garrett, sales director at Verisk, considers if Labour's latest hike could force insurers to rethink the way they handle claims.
FCA spots 30 misleading insurance adverts
Just 30 general insurance and protection adverts were amended or pulled in 2024, following intervention from the Financial Conduct Authority.
Diary of an Insurer: Allianz’s Alex Ktenidis
Alex Ktenidis, director of digital trading and ALP at Allianz UK, doesn't need an alarm clock with a five-month-old daughter ready, willing and able to wake him up to refine the provider's digital service and consider ways to embrace generative…
Ageas CEO reveals plan to become top three personal lines player
Ant Middle, CEO of Ageas UK, has revealed how he intends to turn the provider into a top three personal lines player and shared whether he will buy another rival to achieve that goal.
Housing shortages force insurers to think creatively
View from the Top: Megan Dunford, head of large and complex property claims at Zurich, discusses the growing challenges in sourcing alternative accommodation for displaced customers amid rising costs and supply shortages.
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.
What makes pet insurance customers happy revealed
Admiral and Agria have the greatest proportion of extremely or fairly satisfied pet insurance customers, according to the latest research by Fairer Finance.
Aviva expects mid-2025 completion on DLG deal
As Aviva announces a 57% increase in operating profit for UK & Ireland general insurance, it has given a rough timeline of when it expects to complete the Direct Line Group deal.
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.
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.
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.
Video Q&A: Europcar head of insurance sales James Roberts
In the latest Insurance Post video, Europcar head of insurance sales James Roberts addresses the key trends that will shape the automotive and motor insurance sectors in 2025 and beyond.
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.
Pet insurance premiums stabilise in Q4
Pet insurance premiums stabilised in December 2024, following a year of fluctuating pricing trends, the latest Pearson Ham Group data has shown.
Which? argues insurers aren’t meeting Consumer Duty requirements
Which? is calling for the Financial Conduct Authority to crack down on bad practices from insurers, following research revealing the struggles people face when choosing insurance policies.
DLG launches scheme to raise vehicle repair standards
Direct Line Group has launched a Vehicle Damage Assessor accreditation programme, recognised by the Institute of the Motor Industry.
Hastings sends customers refund email ‘in error’
Hastings Direct has sent out an email to various customers claiming they are due a refund, but has since admitted it was sent out “in error”.