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Top 100 UK Insurers 2024: Allianz
Allianz has made significant strides to increase the brand’s presence in the UK and remains in the Top 10 of Insurance Post’s Top 100 UK Insurers List.
Top 100 UK Insurers 2024: Aviva
Aviva Insurance Limited is ranked number 1 and Aviva International Insurance Limited is ranked number 2 on the Top 100 UK Insurers 2024 list.
Top 100 UK Insurers 2024: Drastic turnaround in profitability
Major players pulling out or significantly scaling back their personal lines propositions, while others saw commercial lines profits soar, has significantly shaken up Insurance Post’s Top 100 UK Insurers rankings in 2024, according to Ben Diaz-Clegg,…
Extinction Rebellion issues fossil fuel ultimatum to 52 insurance firms
Extinction Rebellion has given insurers 14 days to announce they will no longer be insuring new fossil fuel projects.
Hiscox’s Hemming reveals ‘bold ambition’ for distribution
Gareth Hemming, who joined Hiscox UK as chief distribution officer a year ago, has shared what brokers can expect from the insurer in the next 12 months.
Hurricane Milton insured losses to run into the tens of billions
The insurance industry is likely to suffer losses of tens of billions of dollars from damage inflicted by Hurricane Milton last week, according to early estimates.
HMRC tax credit swings CII into surplus
The Chartered Insurance Institute has finally swung back into a surplus of funds thanks to a tax credit from HM Revenue & Customs.
Lloyd’s risk code offers ‘breathing space’ for transition support
Lloyd’s transition TCX class offers syndicates “breathing space” for supporting the energy transition, according to class underwriter for onshore energy at Chaucer Alex Nelson.
Insurers hike spending on cyber security
Combined cyber security spending for insurance companies and asset managers increased by 53% between 2019 and early 2023, a Moody’s survey has shown.
Ageas confirms exclusive talks over Saga ‘partnership’
Ageas has confirmed it has entered into negotiations with Saga for the distribution of motor and home insurance products to Saga's customers.
Insurers push for another Supreme Court Covid BI trial
At least four insurers have sought permission to appeal a September court ruling on Covid-related business interruption claims to the Supreme Court, Insurance Post can reveal.
Motor premiums dip as home increases
Pearson Ham’s latest general insurance price index for Q3 has revealed that motor insurance premiums have decreased, while home is expected to increase.
Admiral’s UK insurance CEO Cristina Nestares steps down
Admiral Group has today announced that Cristina Nestares is stepping down as CEO of its UK insurance business, effective immediately.
Alarm bells ring over uptick in buildings insurance complaints
A sharp increase in buildings insurance complaints has sounded alarm bells within the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Kingfisher’s commercial acquisition; RSA’s D&O product; Zurich’s head of SME
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Aviva to roll out ‘transparent’ broker portal
Aviva’s MD for commercial and chief distribution officer, David Martin has revealed to Insurance Post that, in November, the insurer will be rolling out a new broker portal.
Q&A: John Dunn, Brokerbility
After more than 18 months into his role as MD of Brokerbility, John Dunn catches up with Insurance Post to discuss bring clarity to the networks, refreshing tired shcemes, and how he hopes to help partners and members "outperform the market"
Virgin Money re-enters home insurance market
Virgin Money has launched home and landlord insurance products in partnership with insurtech Uinsure.
Ogden Rate shift hailed as ‘sensible and fair’
The personal injury discount rates in Scotland and Northern Ireland have been positively updated, prompting welcoming reactions from across the industry.
Sompo’s marine proposition; Lockton’s charity walk; Allianz Partner’s travel director
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Brace yourself: Dental injury claims quadruple
Insurers have seen a marked uptick in claims involving dental injuries in the last three years, according to law firm HF.
Dive In Special – Widening the doors for talent
Employee resource groups and widening the doors for talent played a huge part in making insurance a more diverse industry in the last decade, according to HR chiefs who took part in the latest Insurance Post Podcast.
Thatcham urges car makers to design with insurance in mind
Thatcham Research's CEO Jonathan Hewett has told Insurance Post that he hopes Thatcham's new vehicle rating system will ensure that car manufacturers see insurability as a design attribute.
Climate protesters enter Chubb’s Manchester office
Eight Extinction Rebellion protesters entered Chubb’s Manchester office yesterday (19 September).