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Stop being hypocritical and give PCWs what they want
Deputy Editor’s View: Scott McGee argues that if insurers want aggregators to focus on more than just price, they should provide the claims data they’ve been asking for.
Why specialist expertise matters in a commoditised insurance market
View from the Top: Richard Coleman, UK general insurance managing director at Ecclesiastical Insurance, reflects on what should stay the same in insurance even as the market softens and artificial intelligence transforms how the industry operates.
Allianz becomes latest to join Sky panel
Allianz has become the latest insurer to join Sky Protect’s panel for home insurance, Insurance Post can reveal.
Holmes hoping to retire at Allianz following strong H1 2026
After record profits for the sixth consecutive reporting period, Allianz UK CEO Colm Holmes has said the “best of Allianz is in the future”.
AI can help insurers cover ‘equally complex’ SME risks says Sixfold
Alex Schmelkin, co-founder and CEO of Sixfold, said despite AI being an opportunity for the industry to narrow down protection gaps, smaller businesses are still not seeking as many coverages as they should.
Admiral cites soft market as it posts 18% profit drop
Admiral has reported an 18% decrease in group profit before tax for HY26, with the insurer pointing to a 'more challenging market' and motor pricing changes.
ManyPets CEO aims to be top dog in UK pet insurance
After the firm announced profit for the second year in a row, and has turned its customer service around, ManyPets CEO Luisa Barile has outlined to Insurance Post its ambitions to be number one in the UK.
How insurers are navigating a stormy yacht market
From superyachts to mid-tier pleasure craft, Tom Luckham explores what's driving the yacht insurance market, and whether better tech, data and underwriting is keeping pace with risk.
Sabre shows ‘strong growth’ despite continued under-pricing
Sabre Insurance Group has today (4 August) announced it has grown its HY 2026 gross written premium by 16% compared to the same period last year, but CEO Geoff Carter says premiums are 15% off where they need to be.
Big Interview: Mike Bottle, Arch Insurance UK
Mike Bottle, managing director of the Arch Insurance UK regional division, speaks to Insurance Post about his time in role so far, and why staying visible and relevant to brokers is top of the agenda.
Broker Insights co-founder Fraser Edmond joins Intact
Insurance Post can reveal that Broker Insights co-founder and president Fraser Edmond has joined Intact Insurance UK as vice president of commercial sales, distribution and marketing.
Urban Jungle eyes AI as next major insurance distribution shift
With consumers already choosing insurance providers via large language models, Urban Jungle co-founder and CEO Jimmy Williams said his business is trying to be model-agnostic because it is unclear which general AI platform will become "the new Google."
Natwest x Uinsure; CFC’s AI cover; Sapiens’s CEO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Why Intact should go for Hiscox
After revealing that Intact is potentially looking at lining up a bid for Hiscox back in May, Scott McGee looks at what the deal could mean, and why it absolutely makes sense.
Insurance opportunity in local government transformation
View from the Top: Gordon Wilmott, head of public services at Zurich Municipal, discusses how local government reorganisation is reshaping risk and creating an opportunity for insurers to prove their value.
Homeserve consulting on CET closure
Insurance Post has learned that Homeserve is consulting with CET with a view of closing down the business-to-business home emergency solution provider, which it bought in 2021.
Tokio Marine HCC targets data centres for growth
Tokio Marine HCC is looking to grow its position in the burgeoning data centre insurance market, as the specialty insurer's energy transition product line continues to gain traction.
Beazley underwriter’s charity ride; Consilium’s cyber partnership; Canopius’ COO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Rogue AI attacks mean pricing models ‘need re-evaluating’
Cyber risk experts have warned that insurer pricing models are at risk of redundancy following the recent case of two OpenAI models committing an autonomous cyber-attack.
Motor premiums to rise 16% over the next two years
EY has predicted the UK motor insurance market is set to continue making a loss over 2026 and 2027, with premiums set to increase by 16%.
Swedish pet insurer that pays claims 'within six minutes’ launches
Swedish pet insurtech Lassie has launched in the UK, after 100% year on year growth within Europe.