Underwriting
HCC International is the nation’s best performing underwriter
HCC International is the best-performing underwriter in the UK general insurance market, according to Insurance DataLab.
Alps' Gap product; Westfield partners with Insurwave; Gallagher’s NED
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Allianz to re-platform commercial products over next two years
Allianz Commercial is in the process of moving all its products over to a new platform, chief distribution officer Nick Hobbs has told Insurance Post.
Agentic AI: The next wave in Insurtech?
We’re witnessing the next step in the evolution of AI - it’s Agentic AI, and it’s transforming insurtech by automatically adjusting premiums, identifying emerging risks and making underwriting decisions. This podcast breaks down the buzz behind Agentic…
Best Insurance launches proposition for military veterans
Best Insurance is offering tailored insurance products to Britain’s armed forces veterans.
Ageas x RAC; Starr buys ERS-owner; Allianz's distribution director
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Lockerbie Memorial restoration saved as BLW and Aviva step in
Broker BLW Insurance and Aviva have arranged bespoke cover for the restoration of the former Dryfesdale Church as it is transformed into the Lockerbie Memorial Church Museum.
Q&A: Haris Khan, Novee
Haris Khan, CEO and co-founder of Novee discusses how the firm will execute its mission to solve efficiency and data visibility challenges for underwriting technology.
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.
PWC’s launch; Bentley’s insurance product; Howden’s group CFO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
The future of hybrid fronting carriers in the UK
As hybrid fronting carriers move from US roots to growing influence in the UK and Europe, Tom McFarland, director of product management and head of analysis at Novidea, explores how capital, compliance, and modern infrastructure are reshaping the future…
Motor market softening puts spotlight on service
Allianz is putting greater emphasis on service and claims delivery in commercial motor amid market softening, Mike Thomas, broker distribution director has told Insurance Post.
Blog: Why knowing your customer is critical for pet insurers
Rising costs and growing complaints are testing the UK pet insurance market like never before. In this blog, CRIF’s Sara Costantini explores how truly knowing customers and their pets can build trust, reduce risk and meet rising regulatory expectations.
Commercial motor pricing stabilised but capacity constraints remain
Price increases in the UK commercial motor market have subsided over the course of 2025, but capacity constraints remain in pockets, according to several brokers and providers that spoke to Post.
AI must automate required tasks to win underwriter adoption
Automating mandatory tasks is key to driving underwriter artificial intelligence tool uptake, according to Mosaic Insurance agency CEO Liam Jones.
Q&A: Amrit Santhirasenan, Hyperexponential
Amrit Santhirasenan, CEO and co-founder of Hyperexponential, discusses with Insurance Post the value of taking a stream – rather than sliver-based approach to AI product development and the big picture benefits that are likely to emerge from that.
From standardised to personalised – insurance’s data revolution
Today’s insurers can now craft bespoke coverage tailored to individual lifestyles, behaviours, and risk profiles, resulting in an insurance policy as unique as a consumer’s fingerprint. This blog sheds light on how the insurance data revolution is…
Zurich reveals ‘puzzle pieces’ approach to AI is paying off
Zurich Insurance is reaping the rewards of a modular “puzzle pieces” approach to artificial intelligence, according to Penny Jones, responsible AI lead at the insurer.
Spotlight: Unlocking ESG - the strategic advantage for insurance providers in the SME market
Insurance providers risk missing a strategic edge by underusing ESG in SME underwriting. This spotlight highlights how integrating ESG data can enable insurers to boost resilience insights, improve risk modelling, and achieve a competitive market…
QBE, HSB, Markel, Flock, Geo and NBS to address first Underwriting Forum
Secure your place at next week’s inaugral Underwriting Forum 2025 on Thursday 9 October at the NEC, Birmingham.
UK pet insurance costs highest in Europe
Pet owners in Britain are now the most likely in Europe to say their pet insurance costs are the highest they’ve ever been, as prices reach record highs. This content sheds light on feedback from pet insurance policyholders and why insurers should do…
Spotlight: Why it's time to recognise ESG as an SME resilience factor
Business information provider CRIF and Insurance Post sought to find out how insurers are working with SMEs on ESG, and whether ESG is beginning to influence risk assessment and rating. This spotlight highlights how the insurance industry can encourage…
Spotlight: The ESG opportunity - insurers as partners in SME resilience
Work around promoting ESG among SMEs in the UK is gathering momentum and the expectation is that, as knowledge grows, so will demand for both advice and tailored insurance. This spotlight sheds light on how insurers and brokers can play a pivotal role in…
Data, access & innovation: Shaping insurance’s next wave
In this episode of the TIA Talks Podcast, Kali Bagary, VP Business Development Africa & Nordics at Sapiens, Amogelang Kgaladi, Group Chief Actuary at Guardrisk and host, Jason Mizen delve into how data, access, and innovation are shaping the future of…