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Q&A: Ashleigh Gwilliam, nCino
Ashleigh Gwilliam, director of insurance at nCino, talks to Insurance Post about life post-acquisition, soft market dynamics, and what the firm has planned for 2026.
Apologies to Donaldson: Passing on the crown for shortest GI CEO stint
Content Director’s View: With a host of recent – mostly surprising – announcements relating to short leadership/CEO stints, Jonathan Swift revisits his column from last February where he awarded the crown for briefest tenure at the top to Ardonagh’s Ian…
Lady Mayor warns fake news is risk to City
Lady Mayor of London Dame Susan Langley has expressed concern that international perceptions of the capital as a dangerous city could be a “risk to the industry”.
Big Interview: Chris Hall, QuestGates
After more than half a century working his way up from trainee at Commercial Union to CEO of one of the UK’s largest independent loss adjusting groups, Chris Hall’s wife wanted him to consider retiring.
CyberCube appoints new CEO
Chris Methven has been appointed CEO of cyber risk analytics provider CyberCube, as former chief Pascal Millaire takes the role of senior advisor.
Aviva’s minifleet proposition; Antares’ restructuring; IUAD’s board member
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Big Interview: Robert Kennedy, Howden
Howden’s UK and Ireland CEO Robert Kennedy shares his growth plans for the business and explains why the broking giant won’t abandon the high street any time soon.
Cytora x Pilotbird; Amiga’s Lloyd’s capacity; Gallagher’s tax appointment
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Esure CEO already heading for the exit
Peter Martin-Simon, who took on the role as CEO at Esure in October, will leave his top job at the insurer in April.
Big Interview: Rhys Thomas, Thomas Carroll Group
Rhys Thomas, CEO of Thomas Carroll Group, speaks to Insurance Post about life as an employee-owned trust, and why he’s focusing on people growth instead of M&A.
What's next for agentic AI?
AI has already made the move from futuristic concept to an everyday part of insurance operations, including risk assessment, underwriting and claims processing. This blog sheds light on how agentic AI takes one step further by working autonomously…
Admiral Business CEO joins Ecclesiastical
Ecclesiastical Insurance has appointed David Hockey as its new director of schemes and partnerships, replacing Chris Withers, who departed the business in November.
Clear Group’s Scottish expansion; Bridgehaven’s buy; B.P. Marsh’s CEO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Die Hard: Who is insurance’s answer to John McClane?
Content Director's View: Putting aside the argument about whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie or not, Jonathan Swift asks if you have ever wondered who would be the insurance equivalent to NYPD cop turned terrorist plot spoiler John McClane?
Devilish details from the Autumn Budget for insurers
Insurance Post rounds up the insurance industry’s reactions to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, including comments on insurance premium tax, national insurance, and electric vehicle tax.
Biggest takeaways from the Insurance Innovators Summit & two AI tracks
This year’s Insurance Innovators Summit in London made one thing abundantly clear: the conversation around AI in insurance has shifted to execution and applying AI in ways that are tangible. This blog sheds light on four key takeaways from the event and…
Accelerate, don't alienate: Modernise P&C claims
Today’s claims environment demands more than efficiency, it requires empathy, precision, and trust. If you’re feeling the pressure to modernise without losing the human touch, this eBook is your guide to achieving a modern claims system with technology…
Staysure enters Irish market; Rokstone’s cyber unit; Send’s CTO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Aviva nabs Admiral data director for executive role at Direct Line
Aviva has appointed Rachel Purchase, currently director of data and analytics at Admiral, as chief underwriting officer for Direct Line Retail.
Giving AI arms and legs to move insurance forward
At a recent webinar hosted by Insurance Post in association with Hyland, insurers explored how agentic AI could reshape underwriting, claims and fraud – and the challenges of keeping humans in the loop. This article explores several key themes that…
No room for zombies as digital transformation gathers pace
Insurance Post, in association with Sollers Consulting, brought together transformation leaders to discuss how insurers can unlock the value of digital change. This content provides a summary of the discussion and how insurers can ensure people and…