Underwriting
Pricing for the future: Does underwriting need a rethink?
Let’s start with a simple truth: the way we price and underwrite risk isn’t keeping up with the world we’re living in. A recent Sapiens Insights Session with Swiss Re explored what’s really changing (and what needs to change) in underwriting.
The state of the UK pet insurance market in 2025: Trends and what they mean for insurers
Pet insurance has moved decisively to become a vital component of the UK insurance landscape, yet the market faces challenges, from rising claims costs and complaints, to evolving consumer behaviour. This content sheds light on how pet insurance…
Infographic: Driving in London – where are traffic collisions most and least likely to occur?
The most dangerous areas of London to drive in have been revealed, with Enfield topping the list. Based on analytics produced by CRIF’s Traffic Exposure Score, this infographic highlights the areas where traffic collisions are most and least likely to…
The heart of ceded reinsurance: Why your calculation engine makes all the difference
When the stakes involve millions of pounds in potential recoverables, the sophistication of your reinsurance calculation engine is pivotal. This blog sheds light on the invisible powerhouse that separates robust reinsurance platforms from glorified data…
Sky-high car insurance driving millions of Brits to break the law
Millions of UK drivers admit to getting behind the wheel without insurance due to rising premiums. This article sheds light on the key findings from CRIF’s research and what steps the industry can take to ensure that drivers aren’t forced to choose…
Antares’s Thomas reveals secret to building underwriter belonging
James Thomas, head of specialty at Antares, highlighted key ways to foster belonging for underwriters on the 'Belonging through every chapter: supporting talent at every turn' panel at the Dive In festival.
ManyPets achieves profitability for the first time
Many Group, the parent company of ManyPets, has reported a profit of £6.25m for the year ending 31 March 2025, after posting a £33m loss in the previous year, Insurance Post can reveal.
Motor consolidation pushing providers to new lines
WTW has suggested the increased consolidation in the UK personal lines motor market has started pushing providers to widen their nets.
Big Interview: Mark Lomas, Lloyd’s
Mark Lomas, head of culture at Lloyd’s of London, reflects on the market’s diversity achievements so far, and where the work is far from done.
Diary of an Insurer: Hiscox’s Shali Vasudeva
Shali Vasudeva, group chief operations and technology officer at Hiscox, oversees areas including technology, data plus artificial intelligence, property services, procurement, and change management including improvements to the claims process.
Cyber insurers grapple with AI and automation risks
Insurers are rethinking how to underwrite cyber risks amid the rise of artificial intelligence and autonomous technologies, according to speakers at Insurance Post’s latest Underwriting Club debate.
Allianz GenAI tool saves 135 days of underwriter time in a year
Allianz has rolled out a generative AI underwriter guidance tool, which has saved underwriters an estimated 65,000 minutes or 135 working days of information gathering since its pilot in September.
Pricing for the future: Equipping underwriters to tackle risk in a changing world
In an era of escalating climate risks and rapidly evolving market demands, traditional underwriting models are being pushed to their limits. In this webinar, Swiss Re and Sapiens explore how advanced technologies are enabling more accurate, forward…
Tomorrow’s World: Product Development
As customer expectations shift and data becomes more powerful, the latest episode of Insurance Post’s Tomorrow’s World series reveals how insurers are rethinking how products are developed to stay relevant and future-ready.
Q&A: Richard Hartley, Cytora
Richard Hartley, co-founder and CEO of Cytora, discusses with Insurance Post how agentic artificial intelligence has bolstered the firm’s risk digitisation platform and the potential he sees for its impact in the industry as a whole.
Brokers voice concerns over non-standard underinsurance
Brokers are increasingly concerned about the risk of underinsurance in the non-standard market, as well as accelerated market softening, according to a Prestige Underwriting survey.
Lancashire announces two CEO appointments
Lancashire has announced succession plans for the leadership of its Lloyd’s business and its Bermuda-domiciled insurance company.
Hiscox introduces sexual misconduct cover
Hiscox has launched sexual molestation liability cover and hired Beazley’s Harriet Turner to lead the new offering.
Allianz sponsors Rugby World Cup; Alps's motorhome product; Send's CFO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Q&A: James Burns, CFC
James Burns, global head of cyber at CFC, speaks to Insurance Post about how long a soft market can stay soft, the current cyber claims environment, and the main issues facing the cyber market.
Hiscox achieves 6% UK growth and eyes double digits by 2028
Hiscox UK is on track to hit its 6% growth target for 2025 at the halfway mark, with group chief underwriting officer Joanne Musselle revealing plans for double-digit retail growth by 2028.
Big Interview: Rob Worrell, Everywhen
Rob Worrell, CEO of Everywhen, talks to Insurance Post about the firm’s rebrand, its M&A appetite, and why he thinks the industry’s rate of consolidation is sustainable.
Chubb accused of coal underwriting u-turn
Chubb has reportedly reversed its coal underwriting policy by becoming the lead reinsurer for a coal-fired power plant in Vietnam.
P&C insurance digital transformation - modern strategies for success: In-depth guide
The P&C insurance industry stands at a digital crossroads. Traditional insurers face a tough choice: innovate or fall behind.