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Allianz UK to drop LV brand in 2026
Allianz UK’s CEO Colm Holmes has confirmed to Insurance Post that the LV brand is to be dropped in 2026.
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.
Prestige chosen as a ‘preferred partner’ for Ardonagh Advisory
Prestige Underwriting is partnering with with Ardonagh Advisory on non-standard insurance products, Insurance Post can reveal.
Nichols reflects on Zurich’s personal lines pivot
Zurich’s head of retail David Nichols recalls why Zurich felt the need to exit the brokered personal lines business, how it has fared by focussing on partnerships and HNW, and why no pets are allowed.
How to get ahead of the FCA’s premium finance probe
To make sure you don’t incur the regulator’s wrath as it examines premium finance, Claire Van der Zant, chief growth officer at Shieldpay, recommends you scrap the spreadsheets.
Extreme weather hitting insurers hard
All three of Travelers, AIG and Mapfre have put emphasis on extreme weather in their latest set of results.
Motor and home premiums see January dip
Both motor and home insurance premiums decreased in in January 2025, according to Pearson Ham's latest general insurance pricing index.
ABI and Flood Re urge long-term flood defence investment
The Association of British Insurers and Flood Re have both called on the government to commit £1bn of investment every year for flood defences after the industry made record payouts for weather-related claims in 2024.
Aviva’s Storah welcomes government’s £2.65bn flood defence investment
After the government announced an investment of £2.65bn over the next two years to fix flood defences, Aviva’s general insurance CEO for UK and Ireland welcomed the news.
LA blaze shows insurers must be agents of resilience
As the cost of fixing the damage done by the Los Angeles wildfires runs into billions of pounds, Rory Yates, global strategic lead at EIS, argues rather than retreat from risk claiming withdrawal is the only option, insurers must demonstrate every avenue…
Spotlight: Buildings underinsurance
This Insurance Post Spotlight series explores the widespread problem of buildings underinsurance, its impact on business owners and individuals, and how insurers and brokers can help customers address the issue.
Ki and QBE’s partnership; Rokstone’s leadership changes; IUAD’s milestone hit
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
More claims expected from Storm Éowyn after 800% initial spike
Storm Éowyn caused an eightfold increase in claims notifications within an hour of hitting Northern Ireland last week, loss adjuster Crawford has reported.
Fitch expects mixed fortunes for UK non-life insurers in 2025
Fitch Ratings has predicted that the UK non-life insurance sector will have mixed fortunes in 2025, with some parts of the market facing an uphill battle to turn a profit.
Ignite targeting £50m of home premium per year by 2027
Ignite has told Insurance Post that, following its partnership with Ageas and Yoga, it’s aiming to generate £50m of home premium a year by 2027.
Percayso’s quote platform; Lloyd’s milestone; Brokerslink’s president
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Lessons insurers must learn from LA wildfires
As celebrities condemn insurers after the most destructive wildfire event in Los Angeles County history, Emma Ann Hughes outlines what the industry must do to address the financial and reputational impact of the blaze.
FCA stops potential ghost broker from trading
The Financial Conduct Authority has stopped Arthur Temlett, trading as Abacus Insurance Consultants, from carrying out any regulated activities, including acting as an insurance broker.
Can HNW claims be sustainable when the expectation is perfection?
Brawdia directors George Culbert and James Featherstone explains how sustainability and resilience are becoming the norm in high-net-worth claims handling even though customers may be calling for shiny and new perfection.
Biba’s manifesto demands regulator to raise its game
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association launched its manifesto for 2025 today (15 January), titled ‘Partnering to deliver value’. Scott McGee breaks down the main points, including tougher scrutiny on the regulator.
Urban Jungle expands to offer travel insurance
Urban Jungle has launched a travel insurance offering, claiming to be the “first UK insurtech” to offer both home and travel policies.
Aviva accused of ‘greenwashing’ by campaigners over tree removal
Aviva has drawn criticism from the residents of Wivenhoe, Essex, over plans to chop down a 120-year-old oak tree to tackle nearby subsidence.
At least 7,000 buildings hit by Midlands floods
At least 7,000 buildings have been affected by flooding across the East Midlands earlier this week, according to satellite monitoring firm Iceye.
Impact of LA wildfires on insurers laid bare
As insurers brace for billions of dollars of losses due to the damage done by the Los Angeles wildfires, experts have warned it could take years to rebuild the homes of Hollywood stars.