Underwriting
Last lockdown claims ends a defining era for insurance
View from the Top: Karl Helgesen, COO at Intact Insurance, reflects on the lasting impact of Covid-19 on the insurance sector, as the limitation period for for lockdown claims comes to an end.
Turning breed & age risk data into smarter pet insurance decisions
In a fast‑growing UK pet insurance market, understanding which pets drive the highest costs and why is no longer optional. This blog sheds light on which dog breeds drive the highest claims costs, the top five breeds by medical condition and why young…
Pool Re pushes SME terror cover with steep discounts
Pool Re has launched an incentive scheme offering insurers large discounts on reinsurance costs if they integrate terrorism cover as standard into SME commercial property policies.
How to effectively estimate commercial rebuild costs
This eBook explores the importance of accurate rebuild cost estimation, analyses the factors driving underinsurance across the UK, and provides recommendations for insurers to best equip themselves with the tools and insights to close the gap.
Why insurers are losing sleep over risk convergence
Risks from climate volatility, liability pressure and cyber exposure rarely happen in isolation. David Reynolds, head of risk engineering and surveys at RiskSTOP, explains why converging threats are becoming harder to manage.
Q&A: David King, Artificial Labs
David King, co-founder and co-CEO of Artificial Labs, breaks down how enabling a digital first ecosystem can realise the business’ intention to be a leading technology provider for the London market.
Mastering complexity: the premium payment processing revolution in insurance
Program administrators, including brokers, MGAs and MGUs play a vital role in facilitating insurance products. This article highlights the challenges associated with managing insurance premium payments and how premium processing systems can be leveraged…
UK insurance market Q1 2026 report
How is insurance customer sentiment shifting in 2026? Based on 39,801 verified customer insurance reviews, this report explores how customers currently feel about insurance providers, the themes shaping their feedback, and what insurers may need to…
Blog: Why cybersecurity alone isn’t enough to protect SMEs
As cyberattacks grow in frequency and sophistication, Gavin Shillito, cyber underwriter at rrelentless, explores why cybersecurity measures alone are rarely enough to protect SMEs, and how a proactive, resilience-first approach can help businesses…
Bridgehaven’s European move; Covéa’s partnership; Axa UK’s general counsel
Weekly Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Lady Mayor seeks to rid City of ‘scary’ image
Young people need not be scared of pursuing careers in the City, with its first Lady Mayor telling them: “Come on in, the water is lovely.”
Intact sets out plans to double business by 2030
Intact is on course to double the size of its UK business by 2030, with its commercial lines managing director Tovah Grosscurth telling Post the firm is targeting ‘double-digit’ annual growth.
Pen Underwriting enters strategic partnership with Hiscox
MGA Pen Underwriting has teamed up with Zurich and Hiscox on non-standard property insurance in the UK, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man.
Swiss Re CEO warns firms must rethink cover for systemic shocks
Nina Arquint, UK CEO of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, warns traditional, product-led insurance buying is no longer fit for purpose, as climate shocks and geopolitical tensions create interconnected, systemic risks.
Why Lloyd’s must embrace TikTok to attract young talent
With most young people unaware of what Lloyd’s does and many dismissing insurance as boring, Ngo Pungong, a trainee on MS Amlin’s corporate graduate scheme, says the London Market must reach earlier and speak more creatively if it wants to attract the…
Brokers embrace tech and push for flexibility from insurers
Brokers are increasingly embracing digital technology to drive business while keeping flexibility at the top of their service wishlist, according to Aviva’s latest broker barometer.
When pricing wags the dog: Pet insurers seek control
Rising veterinary costs, fragmented data and price-led competition are posing challenges for the pet insurance market. At a recent roundtable hosted by Insurance Post in partnership with CRIF, specialists discussed how pet insurers can improve pricing,…
Arc Legal’s landlord proposition; HDI’s motor fleet portal; Gallagher’s interim CEO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Sam Thomas named Zurich’s interim CUO following Dunn exit
Zurich UK’s head of retail underwriting, Sam Thomas, has been named interim chief underwriting officer.
Insurers respond after criticism surrounding ties to fossil fuel and military firms
After a report from Boycott Bloody Insurance has criticised providers based on their financial ties to fossil fuel and weapons companies, Axa has responded.
Insurance operations & financial transformation 2026
Expanding data complexity, inconsistent AI integration, and growing settlement delays are placing unprecedented strain on insurance finance and operations teams. This report sheds light on three defining mega-trends that are shifting the insurance…