Reinsurance
Q&A: Chris Methven, CyberCube
Chris Methven, the new CEO of CyberCube, reveals how fresh financial backing will allow his business to place bigger, longer-term bets on global expansion, deeper analytics and new capabilities.
AI recruitment bot launching to address insurance hiring woes
George Shirley, a former account executive at Howden, is launching an artificial intelligence-native recruiter to address issues within the (re)insurance market.
How temporary is the ABI’s fire safety facility?
On the second anniversary of the Association of British Insurers’ Fire Safety Reinsurance Scheme, Scott McGee examines how the facility is operating and whether it is likely to be extended beyond the five years originally set for it.
AIG’s partnership; Seventeen’s acquisitions; Markerstudy’s CFO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Iran missile strikes spark risk repricing
The joint assault by Israel and the United States against Iran have sent shockwaves through global insurance markets, triggering risk repricing and renewed scrutiny of accumulation exposure across marine, aviation and specialty lines.
Stanford replaces Thaker as Sompo UK CEO
Aspen UK CEO Sarah Stanford will lead all of Sompo UK’s property and casualty insurance operations, replacing outgoing CEO Bob Thaker.
Aviva targets financial lines expansion
Aviva is gearing up to for a number of financial lines launches across both its London and regions operations as it attempts to build scale in segment.
Geopolitical instability and trade policy risk rocking marine insurance
Escalating geopolitical tensions, from conflict-driven shipping attacks and vessel detentions to sanctions, tariffs and the growth of shadow fleets, are reshaping global trade routes. Against this backdrop, Tim Evershed observes significantly heightened…
Why MGAs need to hold the line in 2026
Trade Voice: Mike Keating, CEO of the Managing General Agents’ Association, says the softening market gives MGAs the opportunity to prove their mettle – but they must show underwriting discipline.
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.
M&A brings down reinsurance costs for UK insurers
The 1 January reinsurance renewals saw widespread price reductions as supply exceeded demand, including in the UK where recent M&A activity meant less reinsurance was purchased.
Insurers Review of the Year 2025
Insurers managed to post profits amid a softening market in 2025, invested in technology and pushed to reaffirm the industry’s vital role in protecting society with the Labour government and regulators.
Broker Review of the Year 2025
A softening market put downward pressure on brokers revenue in 2025 but businesses that embraced digital breakthroughs and delivered exceptional service have succeeded in holding on to their clients in a competitive market.
Alp’s Acturis product; Tide’s SME cover; Marsh Corporate’s MD
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Neal to be paid £2m by AIG without working a day
AIG has agreed to pay John Neal $2.7m (£2m) despite the former Lloyd’s CEO failing to work a day at the insurer, new filings have revealed.
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.
Top 50 Reinsurers of 2025 revealed
Swiss Re’s adoption of IFRS 17 has propelled it to pole position on this year's Top 50 Reinsurers ranking, which Christopher Pennings, financial analyst at AM Best observes, highlights how the new accounting standard continues to reshape global…
AM Best warns protectionism is fragmenting insurance market
Rising protectionism is threatening to reverse years of global insurance market integration and increase costs for international carriers, AM Best has warned.
CEO voices – A Sollers interview series: Interview with Ken Norgrove, CEO of Intact Insurance
Climate change is the top challenge. Reinsurance, nature-based solutions, and AI in pricing and claims are key. Success lies in blending tech and people. This article explores how digital claims, broker ties, and commercial lines can boost UK market…
Marsh and Allianz lead winners at CII Exam Awards
This year’s Chartered Insurance Institute Apprenticeship Awards and Qualification Prizegiving saw several major insurance groups collect multiple honours.
Q&A: Nick Pomeroy, QRG Specialty
Nick Pomeroy, head of reinsurance and broking at QRG Specialty, reflects on his journey from decades at industry heavyweights to helping build a nimble challenger in the London Market.