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Close pulls back from PL; Howden’s crypto cover; Axa’s CFO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Cut-price car insurance after haggling raises fair value doubts
A large number of consumers achieved reductions in motor insurance premiums by haggling with their insurers, a survey from consumer group Which? has shown.
Commercial Express targeting £100m GWP by 2029
Duncan Pritchard, founder and managing director of MGA Commercial Express, has told Insurance Post that the firm hopes to hit £100m in gross written premium by the end of 2028.
Big Interview: Michael Lee, First Central
Michael Lee, CEO of First Central sits down with Scott McGee to run through the company’s transformation over the last few years, why he won’t be rushed into growing the home and motor books, and the potential of new investment.
Strong innovation mindset key to MGA appeal
Research from Corin Underwriting has revealed that brokers are drawn to MGAs with a strong commitment to innovation, community engagement, and talent development.
McGill’s battery cover; Aviva’s mid-market enhancement; Kennedy’s COO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Insurers exposed for pricing bias over payment preference
Some insurers and brokers on price comparison websites are inflating motor premiums based solely on whether a customer indicates a preference for paying monthly instead of annually, an investigation by Insurance Post has revealed.
Marsh launches €1bn data centre construction facility
Marsh has launched Nimbus, an insurance facility which covers the construction of large-scale data centres across the UK and Europe.
Rising water excess fuels distrust in home insurers
Peter Roper, head of research at Fairer Finance, argues home insurers need to do more to help customers understand the cover they are purchasing to increase satisfaction in the sector's products and services.
What Applied’s Epic exit means for the market
After Applied Systems announced it was pulling its Epic platform from the UK, what does that mean for the UK broker e-trading market?
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.
Markel’s Lowther on the risks of AI adoption for SMEs
As artificial intelligence adoption among SMEs accelerates in pursuit of greater efficiency, growth and competitive edge, Mark Lowther, head of technology for Markel in the UK, says businesses must also confront the growing legal, ethical and…
Zurich expands SME proposition to online retailers
Zurich has expanded its commercial combined offering to include coverage for SME online retailers, Insurance Post can reveal.
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.
Premium finance vital to one in four customers
More than one in four insurance customers would cut cover or switch to cheaper policies if they couldn't utilise premium finance, research from Premium Credit has revealed.
Prestige Underwriting targeting £300m GWP by end of 2026
Prestige Underwriting’s MD Alison Williams has told Insurance Post how she is targeting £300m in GWP by the end of 2026, which includes M&A.
Acrisure UK planning further expansion amid IPO hopes
After rebranding Sutton Winson to Acrisure UK Broking, Acrisure UK CEO Mark McIlquham is planning further regional expansion and acquisitions in service of eventually floating publicly.
Lithium-ion linked fires nearly double in three years
Research from QBE has revealed that lithium-ion battery fires have almost doubled since 2022, with the insurer calling for heightened education on the risks posed by the batteries.
Insurers must stay ‘live’ to broker tech capability
Natalie Ferrigan, head of distribution at QBE, has told Insurance Post that firms must keep tabs on where their partners are in the tech development journey.
Zurich targeting 30% SME growth in 2025
Nikki Lidster, head of SME and trading at Zurich UK, has revealed the insurer is targeting 30% GWP growth in its SME business in 2025.
Allianz invests £750m in three years amid commercial ‘re-platforming’
Nick Hobbs, chief distribution officer at Allianz Commercial, has told Insurance Post that the insurer has invested three-quarters of a billion in changes in the last three years, including re-platforming its commercial business.