Pet insurance
How AI is improving pet insurance claims
Michael Lewis, founder and CEO of Claim Technology, on the practical application of artificial intelligence for pet insurance claims.
ManyPets completes flurry of executive hires as CEO Eleazu departs
ManyPets has a new line-up for its UK executive team, as CEO Oke Eleazu announces he is to leave the business, Insurance Post can reveal.
Editor’s View: Four tales of mystery and terror for insurers
It's close to Halloween, so Insurance Post editor Emma Ann Hughes is looking for some evil things lurking in the dark that are ready to scare general insurers.
Howden’s climate practice, Ecclesiastical and Iprism partner and WTW’s claims chief
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
‘Writing on the wall’ for pet insurance if data isn’t utilised quicker
Data usage in pet insurance has “lagged behind” home and motor, according to Crif UK, and if the sector isn’t able to get a grasp of it soon, the writing could be on the wall.
Podcast: What’s going on with pet insurance?
The Financial Conduct Authority is going to come knocking on pet insurer’s doors in the next 12 months, Catherine Carey, head of consumer strategy at Consumer Intelligence, has warned.
Insurers lining up takeover bid for RSA’s PL business
Aviva is among the insurers lining up a bid for RSA’s personal lines business, according to anonymous sources speaking to Reuters.
Many Pets’ £42m loss highlights issues
Many Pets posted a £42m loss for the year to 31 March 2023, on top of the £31m loss for the year before.
Top 75 MGAs: Animal Friends
Animal Friends is a quarter of a century old and one of the UK’s top revenue generating MGAs.
Top 75 MGAs: Many Group
Many Group, now based in the US, UK, and Sweden, have helped half a million pets stay happy and healthy since 2017 earning it a place in the Top 75 MGAs 2023 list.
Top 75 MGAs 2023: Markerstudy
Markerstudy was named one of the country’s two biggest MGAs after achieving revenues of between £80m and £100m for UK-based non-life risks in 2022.
Who’ll buy RSA’s home and pet books if sale is green-lit?
Content Director’s View: With RSA and parent Intact floating the idea of a possible sale of its remaining personal lines business, Jonathan Swift looks at who could be in the market for a new pet and/or household book.
Markerstudy to use tough PL market to fuel further growth
Following its merger with Atlanta Group, Markerstudy Group said the current squeeze of the personal lines market, and the added pressure of more strict regulation, presents an opportunity to grow the business further both organically and through…
Travel insurance predicted to lead growth in personal lines
Data from Smart Money People has revealed that travel insurance is set to grow by 15% over the next year, the highest growth projection of the top ten insurance policies.
#30 Provinzial
Germany-domiciled Provinzial slips from 28th place in last year’s list to 30th in this year’s Insurance Post Top 30 European Insurers 2023 List after reporting 4.6% average premium growth for the year.
RSA CEO reveals plans for commercial lines after DLG deal
As RSA’s £530m purchase of Direct Line’s brokered commercial lines operations made the insurer the third-biggest player in this space, Ken Norgrove, CEO of RSA, revealed his plans to make further in-roads with the market's brokers.
RSA buys DLG’s commercial lines business for £520m
It was announced last night that RSA and Direct Line had struck a deal that both businesses claim will boost their bottom lines.
Specialist Risk Group's latest deal; Animal Friends partners with Costco and Gauntlet joins Brokerbility
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Admiral CEO claims the cycle is turning for motor
Admiral Group CEO Milena Mondini de Focatiis is expecting business to pick up in the latter half of this year after reporting a £298m UK motor business profit in the first half of 2023.
Aviva expands underwriting appetite; Flood Flash with Hiscox; Dual deal
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Allianz CEO anticipates 'strong rate' environment for rest of 2023
Colm Holmes, CEO of Allianz Holdings, has warned the insurance giant will need to continue to rate “to cover the impact of inflation” in the latter half of this year.
Pet insurance market grapples with soaring claims and premium pricing challenges
Pet insurers face mounting pressure as claims volumes and payouts hit record highs in 2022. Sara Costantini, regional director of Crif, UK & Ireland, explores how insurers could use enriched third-party data, including micro-level geographical…
Many Pets exits Swedish market as problems pile up
Many Pets’ partnership with Great Lakes SE in Sweden has ended, and as a result, the provider is withdrawing from the Swedish pet insurance market, Insurance Post can reveal.
Navigating the impact of the 'cost-of-living crisis' on pet insurance: insights and strategies
Insurance Post, in collaboration with CRIF, recently organised a roundtable to discuss the influence of the current cost-of-living crisis on pet insurance sales and renewals. Izabela Chmielewska reports.