Underwriting
Industry CEOs call for heightened use of data standards
A group of insurance CEOs have published an open letter to the London market, calling for the use of shared data standards across the industry.
Reputational risk of AI in insurance
Vanessa Chance, director of communications at SEC Newgate, shares how she has seen firsthand how a poorly managed artificial intelligence tool can do lasting damage to an insurance brand’s reputation and explores the need to have a crisis plan in place.
Lloyd’s Tiernan shares his vision for London market
Patrick Tiernan has marked his first day as Lloyd’s CEO with a LinkedIn post, reflecting on his challenging medical journey and his hopes for the future of the London insurance market.
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.
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.
Infographic: UK pet insurance facts 2025
According to the latest ABI figures, 4.6 million pets are now insured in the UK with pet claims incurred totalling £1.23 billion in 2024. This infographic outlines the latest trends, opportunities and growth drivers for pet insurance.
Marsh’s data approach; Birkdale sponsors Southport FC; McLarens’ CIO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
RSA ‘needs acquisitions’ to realise growth ambitions
RSA UK and International CEO Ken Norgrove has said the insurer needs to make acquisitions if it is going to reach its ambition of doubling the business by 2030.
Why old tech brings new risks
Insurers relying on outdated systems often struggle to introduce innovative products. As a result, they risk losing market share to competitors that can swiftly deploy new offerings.
Big Interview: Jason Richards, Swiss Re
Jason Richards, Swiss Re CEO for UK and Ireland sits down with Scott McGee to talk through company priorities, the UK property insurance market, and what he thinks must be the top priorities for the next CEO of Lloyd's.
Ardonagh’s rebrand; Google Cloud’s expansion; Insure Your Paws’ product
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
What Tiernan will find in the Lloyd’s CEO in-tray
Editor’s View: As Patrick Tiernan prepares to succeed John Neal as CEO of Lloyd’s at the start of June, Emma Ann Hughes reflects on what is in his in-tray, plus what is in his toolkit, to consider how he could transform and leave a lasting mark of the…
‘Don’t preach to us’, pleads Pen CEO
The key to a productive capacity partnership is allowing the MGA the freedom to act independently, delegates at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s conference heard.
Hiscox warns how tech insurance bubble could burst
Hiscox’s head of technology, Adam Atkins, has warned that the influx of new competition into the market could lead to another event which would see many exits in the sector.
Power List: Ones to watch in insurance in 2025
These industry leaders narrowly missed out on a place in this year’s Insurance Post Power List, but based on their role, career to date and growing influence look set to feature in future rankings.
Big Interview: Rob Schimek, Bolttech
Rob Schimek, founder and group CEO of insurtech Bolttech, reveals “the problem” with general insurance and outlines how he intends to solve it by embedding cover into an array of different industries.
Stuart McMurdo, Accredited UK and Europe
Stuart McMurdo is president of Accredited UK and Europe, which has swiftly established itself as a leading specialty MGA insurer.
Georges De Macedo, Covéa
Georges De Macedo was appointed CEO of Covéa Insurance UK in June 2023 and has been tasked with guiding the business through a strategic turnaround.
Adrian Cox, Beazley
Beazley’s CEO Adrian Cox plans to sponsor more cyber catastrophe bonds in 2025 as the specialty insurance and reinsurance underwriter continues to focus on growth.
Louise O’Shea, CFC
Louise O’Shea became group CEO of CFC in 2024 and is passionate about driving growth and cementing the business’s position as a leader in innovation, while creating an inclusive culture for all.
Paul Jewell, Bridgehaven
Bridgehaven CEO Paul Jewell launched the UK’s first hybrid fronting insurer in the summer of 2023 and his business is already on track to achieve £400m to £500m of gross written premium by the end of 2025.
Jason Harris, QBE
Jason Harris is an underwriter by background who started his career in offshore energy and joined QBE as CEO for international in October 2020.
Michael Rea, Gallagher
Michael Rea was appointed CEO of Gallagher’s UK & Ireland broking business in January 2024 and leads more than 6000 colleagues.
David Howden, Howden Group
David Howden’s 30th year as founder and chief executive of Howden Group “proved to be one to remember”, with Howden managing to break the £3bn revenue barrier.