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Extinction Rebellion's Steve Tooze departs
XR spokesperson and media co-ordinator for its Insure Our Survival campaign, Steve Tooze, has left to work on other climate projects
Carl Shuker steps down as Howden UK and Ireland CEO
Robert Kennedy has been appointed CEO of Howden UK and Ireland, replacing Carl Shuker, who is taking the role of deputy chairman.
Commercial Express targeting £100m GWP by 2029
Duncan Pritchard, founder and managing director of MGA Commercial Express, has told Insurance Post that the firm hopes to hit £100m in gross written premium by the end of 2028.
Students warn class barriers remain despite insurance diversity push
Students from the Sixth Form College Farnborough have shared that while diverse early careers programmes are helpful, certain barriers to gaining insurance careers persist due to classism.
Direct Line leader exodus continues ahead of Aviva deal
Insurance Post can reveal that more members of Direct Line Group's leadership team are set to leave the business ahead of the firm’s move over to Aviva next week.
Co-op expands travel cover and calls on industry to take note
Ellis German, head of travel insurance at Co-op Insurance, has said that, following Co-op's expansion of travel coverage to customers awaiting medical diagnoses, he hopes others in the industry will think more about accessibility.
Big Interview: Michael Lee, First Central
Michael Lee, CEO of First Central sits down with Scott McGee to run through the company’s transformation over the last few years, why he won’t be rushed into growing the home and motor books, and the potential of new investment.
Strong innovation mindset key to MGA appeal
Research from Corin Underwriting has revealed that brokers are drawn to MGAs with a strong commitment to innovation, community engagement, and talent development.
First Central appoints ex-Endsleigh CEO as NED
Former Endsleigh CEO Alison Meckiffe has joined First Central as an independent non-executive director as talks around a flotation pick-up speed.
McGill’s battery cover; Aviva’s mid-market enhancement; Kennedy’s COO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Lockton’s Owen argues arts sponsorships outshine sports
Richard Owen, partner at Lockton, has argued the broker’s partnership with The Tate's art galleries is preferable to more commonplace sports partnerships because it encouraged creativity among the organisation's brokers and helped create a more inclusive…
Allianz cutting 650 UK insurance jobs
Allianz has confirmed plans to cut 650 jobs in its UK insurance business.
Marsh McLennan CEO named Insurance United Against Dementia chair
Chris Lay, CEO of Marsh McLennan UK, is the new chair of Insurance United Against Dementia.
60 Seconds with... Arc’s Rebecca Conway
Rebecca Conway, chief claims officer at Arc Legal Group, follows Taylor Swift’s lead, is guaranteed to dance to Abba’s “Dancing Queen”, and sings contralto in two local choral societies.
Stress awareness - Employers' responsibilities
As we juggle various responsibilities and navigate through life's challenges, it's essential to recognise the impact that stress can have on your employees’ mental well-being.
Axa's breakdown cover; Aviva x Acturis Unify; One Sure acquires broker
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Transforming private healthcare insurance from repair to prevention
Eight million Brits can now access private healthcare via insurance, but rising medical costs and claims are pushing premiums up.
FCA clarifies approach to naming and shaming insurers
The Financial Conduct Authority today (3 June) finalised revisions to its Enforcement Guide and investigation publicity policy, clarifying when it will name and shame insurers.
Zurich expands SME proposition to online retailers
Zurich has expanded its commercial combined offering to include coverage for SME online retailers, Insurance Post can reveal.
Ex-Admiral UK CEO Nestares resurfaces at Aviva
Former Admiral UK insurance CEO Cristina Nestares has joined Aviva as non-executive director, Post can reveal.
Five takeaways from webinar on using data to improve customer loyalty
In a recent webinar hosted by Insurance Post in association with Hyland, industry leaders shared strategies for using data to improve customer insight, retention and cross-selling. This article delves into the key insights shared during the webinar.
Liberty and Convex create sight loss internships with IICF
Liberty Specialty Markets and Convex have committed to creating internships for people with sight loss as part of their participation in the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation sight loss steering group.
ABI’s updated salvage code; CFC’s cyber masterclass; Gallagher’s property MD
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
The insurance stories set to dominate the headlines in the second half of 2025
Content director’s view: Things might have gone quiet of late, but Jonathan Swift expects the lull to offer only a short respite before the deal-doers and headline-makers are back in force fueling the market conversation. And here are some predictions as…