Underwriting
Axa's breakdown cover; Aviva x Acturis Unify; One Sure acquires broker
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Ki slashes model development from years to weeks with genAI
Ki’s technology managing director Alan Tua has revealed how switching from traditional machine learning models to generative artificial intelligence models for algorithmic underwriting has resulted in “double digit” accuracy improvements.
Aviva harnessing GenAI for underwriter augmentation
Aviva is predominantly using generative artificial intelligence to augment underwriting, according to director of innovation Jason Chambers.
The agile insurer: Why adaptability is the key to future-proofing life insurance
The life insurance landscape is evolving, and insurers must embrace agility, configurability, and automation to stay competitive. This whitepaper explores how life insurers can future-proof their operations by investing in innovative solutions today.
Can insurers harness the power of Generative AI?
Generative artificial intelligence has the market buzzing around its huge potential for business growth, but at this early stage, Rachel Gordon warns many factors need careful consideration.
Transforming private healthcare insurance from repair to prevention
Eight million Brits can now access private healthcare via insurance, but rising medical costs and claims are pushing premiums up.
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.