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Zurich backs Jensten with £300m multi-year capacity agreement
Jensten Underwriting has secured a £300m multi-year capacity agreement with Zurich, under which the insurer will become the primary capacity provider to the Bain Capital-owned MGA.
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.
Adele Sumner to leave Intact after 27 years
Adele Sumner, Intact Insurance UK’s director of counter fraud and financial crime, is leaving the insurer at the end of June after 27 years.
Compare the Market says launching ChatGPT app was ‘easy part’
Compare the Market’s chief operating, technology and data officer Sam Jones has told Insurance Post building a ChatGPT app is easy, it's “the stuff underneath” that is the difficult bit.
‘Inappropriate behaviour’ against LGBTQ+ peers in insurance doubles
A survey from Link has found that ‘inappropriate behaviour’ against LGBTQ+ individuals within the insurance industry has doubled in recent years as fewer colleagues are coming out of the closet.
Slight dip reported in number of brokers actively recruiting
Nearly three quarters of brokers are currently recruiting for new employees, according to Aviva’s latest Broker Barometer.
House of Lords to probe insurance market
The House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee has today (21 May) launched a new inquiry on the regulation of the UK’s consumer insurance market.
Q&A: Fiona Marry, Bridgehaven
Fiona Marry, recently appointed European chief executive of Bridgehaven, tells Insurance Post about the company’s international expansion plans and what sets the hybrid model apart.
Allianz shifts commercial replatforming timeline
The previously announced commercial replatforming of Allianz Commercial’s product suite has had its timeframe readjusted, according to UK markets director Graham Stait.
Ageas the latest to move into pet insurance
After refusing to rule out a product in the future, Insurance Post can reveal Ageas UK has started the process of entering pet insurance.
Regulator interest gives MGAs ‘competitive advantage’
Heightened regulatory interest in the MGA sector could actually help the sector grow, according to Pen Underwriting CEO Tom Downey.
Why now is the time to introduce a new Financial Services Bill
Trade Voice: Graeme Trudgill, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers Association, says the time is now for a new Financial Services Bill to help supercharge the broking sector.
Oliver and Alexander Kent-Braham, Marshmallow
Oliver and Alexander Kent-Braham’s journey from running a start-up on free wi-fi in a Virgin Active gym to leading one of Europe’s largest fintechs has become one of the most compelling success stories in UK insurance.
Industry experts launch people development consulting firm
A team of insurance experts have teamed up to launch Cream Consulting, with the hope of delivering “real change across people development, consulting and technology in insurance and financial services,” Insurance Post can reveal.
Final Dive In festival to tackle balance between humans and AI
The final iteration of the Lloyd’s of London diversity and inclusion festival has been announced, with the theme taking aim at retaining crucial human elements alongside artificial intelligence adoption.
Why the insurance industry needs to mind its language
View from the Top: Clare Knight, Managing Director, Bspoke Underwriting, breaks down why the industry should revaluate the language it uses both internally and in policy wordings.
Average home insurance payout in Q1 ‘highest on record’
The latest data from the Association of British Insurers shows home insurers paid out £846m in property claims across the first quarter of 2026.
McGill’s aviation solution; Aviva’s flood risk app; Zurich UK’s COO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Axa offers financial assistance to staff affected by domestic abuse
Axa UK has launched a domestic abuse internal financial fund to support employees with financial assistance to help them get out of an abusive situation.
Insurance consumers leaning towards humans over AI
Customers prefer dealing with a human when buying cover and feel that human interaction is essential when it comes to claims, according to data from KPMG.
Nick Hobbs to depart Allianz Commercial
Nick Hobbs, chief distribution officer for Allianz Commercial, is to step down from his role at the business after 25 years with Allianz, the insurer has announced.