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Aviva’s Storah reveals power of ChatGPT in insurance sales
Speaking to the House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee, Aviva UK and Ireland general insurance CEO Jason Storah revealed the benefits of the firm’s recently-launched ChatGPT app.
Allianz launches inaugural insurance trust benchmark
Allianz UK has launched Trust Issues, a benchmarking report analysing consumer and SME trust in the insurance sector.
Big Interview: Frank Streidl, Zurich UK
Frank Streidl, head of commercial insurance at Zurich UK, speaks to Insurance Post about the firm’s AI strategy, how it’s dealing with the soft market, and touches on the Beazley deal.
Q&A: Steven Darrah, Really Honest
Steven Darrah, founder and CEO of Really Honest, a commercial insurance broker which offers an industry-first no claims bonus on business insurance, speaks to Insurance Post about the thought process behind the firm’s unusual modus operandi.
Job losses likely as Allianz Commercial restructures management layers
Allianz Commercial is overhauling its UK underwriting model by product line, and merging branch and regional management roles, leading to job losses, Insurance Post can reveal.
MGAs warned insurer tech could erode their advantage
While the delegated authority sector remains in “rude health”, Managing General Agents’ Association conference speakers yesterday (7 July) warned insurers’ technology investments could threaten MGAs’ competitive edge.
Big Interview: Tom Clementi, Pool Re
Tom Clementi, CEO of Pool Re, speaks to Insurance Post regarding his efforts to modernise the government-backed reinsurer, how terror risk has evolved, and where the firm sits on cyber.
John Lewis relaunches motor insurance offering
John Lewis Money has relaunched its car insurance proposition following the overhaul of its insurance business earlier this year.
Allianz’s MGA; Policy Expert’s capacity; Clear’s CCO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Why insurance needs to lead the green steel transition
View from the Top: Ben Kinder, chief underwriting officer at Tokio Marine GX, argues steel’s green transition is being held back by insurers being brought in too late into the picture.
City calls for insurer uptake in digital verification pilot
Insurers are encouraged to sign up to the pilot phase of a City of London digital verification system, which could save the economy £5bn through fraud reduction and infrastructure gains.
Zurich launches life sciences offering in UK
Zurich has launched a life sciences insurance offering in the UK and Europe, expanding its existing US capabilities.
Pool Re launches terror resilience assessment tool
Terrorism reinsurer Pool Re has launched a tool aimed at helping policyholders assess and manage terrorism risk across property portfolios.
Why treating insurance like bin bags is a fraud risk
Trade Voice: Matthew Connell, director of policy and public affairs at the Chartered Insurance Institute, argues treating insurance like any other commoditised purchase could push customers into fraud, wittingly or not.
Intact eyes opportunities amid rail nationalisation
With the rail industry undergoing nationalisation, Intact is looking to be part of the conversation and do more to drive safety and skills for the sector.
Cowbell targets UK cyber dominance
Simon Hughes, chief commercial officer of cyber insurance firm Cowbell, has told Insurance Post that underinsured SMEs are a huge growth opportunity for the business and the sector.
Why tackling ghost broking will require a balanced approach
Trade Voice: Sue Brown, chair of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society, breaks down why addressing the scourge of ghost broking will require a unified response from insurers, regulators, tech firms, and government.
Fake death fraudster's claim fails to hold water
The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has arrested a man who faked his own death to support an insurance claim in a nationwide fraud crackdown.
‘Embrace regulation’, industry told
Insurance Datalab has urged insurer partners to embrace financial services regulations as a means to building greater trust with consumers while improving underwriting and profitability.
No own goals: insuring the biggest World Cup yet
As the 2026 Fifa World Cup prepares to kick off across the US, Canada and Mexico, Tom Luckham explores how insurers are underwriting one of the world’s most valuable sporting events.
Oxbow predicts stable motor profit over the next few years
Oxbow Partners has predicted the UK motor insurance market will continue to be profitable in 2026 and 2027, albeit with close margins.
NI motorists struggle to identify fake car insurance policies
Nearly half of drivers in Northern Ireland have admitted to being unable to spot a fake car insurance policy.
SSP to launch AI product platform as it joins MGAA
Software provider SSP UK & Ireland has joined the Managing General Agents’ Association to launch an AI-powered product configuration platform to speed up product launches, Insurance Post can reveal.
Big Interview: Ross Dingwall, Mission
Ross Dingwall, CEO of Mission Underwriters, speaks to Insurance Post regarding the firm’s expansion plans, the MGA market, and his thoughts on heightened regulatory scruitiny.