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FCA insists it will regulate AI via existing frameworks
The Financial Conduct Authority’s artificial intelligence policy lead has said the regulator is taking an adaptive and positive approach to regulating AI, promising no new rules regarding the tech.
Dark kitchens, 50mm hailstones and urban wildfire join risk list
New risks posed by societal, environmental and climate change, including dark kitchens, urban wild fires and 50mm hail stones, were highlighted during a joint meeting of the Post Claims and Underwriting Clubs last week in London.
MoneySuperMarket partners to offer discount to frontline workers
MoneySuperMarket and Blue Light Card have today (18 March) launched a co-branded car and home insurance comparison journey for frontline workers.
Where next for cyber insurance?
After a 2025 peppered with headline-grabbing cyber attacks, Harry Curtis looks at how cyber insurers can regain control of risk, both before an incident occurs and in the critical hours and days after a breach.
Sicsic expands reach of regulatory consultancy
Former regulator Michael Sicsic has outlined plans to expand Sicsic Advisory as the business looks to build on the growth it has achieved since its launch in 2019.
What next for employers’ liability insurance?
What’s driving the changing claims picture in employers’ liability and employment practices liability is the focus of the latest Insurance Post Podcast.
How should success of FCA’s response to Which be judged?
The effectiveness of the Financial Conduct Authority’s regulatory action in response to Which’s super-complaint about home and travel insurance is reflected in smoother claims handling, not in the number of reviews or fines, according to Claire Massey, founder of Claim Guardians.
City Minister stresses need for regulation to aid insurtechs
Lucy Rigby KC MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury of the United Kingdom, stressed the need for “proportionate” regulation to support insurtechs and maintain the UK’s leading position as an insurance hub.
Cytora launches agentic AI product to manage mundane workloads
Cytora has launched an agentic artificial intelligence product targeting the mundane tasks underwriters and claims handlers have to carry out.
What do we want from the FCA’s new insurance head?
Deputy editor’s view: After months of waiting for the FCA to announce a new head of insurance, we finally have the answer. But what will be expected of Chris Knight when he takes up his position in July?
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Five future female insurance leaders
In honour of International Women’s Day, Insurance Post highlights five women working in the insurance industry in 2026 who are on a trajectory to become bosses in the UK’s largest insurance businesses.
Crypto adds a dangerous new twist to insurance fraud
Crypto’s speed and anonymity are making it easier for criminals to disguise fraudulent insurance activity. Fiona Nicolson examines what insurers are doing to rethink detection and governance.
What do insurers need before the UK goes driverless?
With the UK government moving full steam ahead with autonomous vehicle testing, Scott McGee asks how close we are to a driverless world, and what do insurance providers need before that becomes a reality.
Enter Best Insurance Employer 2026 today
If you work for one of the greatest employers in the insurance industry and want to shout about it, make sure you complete Insurance Post’s Best Insurance Employer survey today.
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Insurer CEOs bet big on AI and M&A for growth
Insurance chief executives have artificial intelligence, dealmaking and ESG strategy at the heart of their growth plans for this year, according to KPMG.
Pet insurers with the most satisfied customers revealed
Fairer Finance’s latest survey shows the impact of an animal’s age on policyholders satisfaction with their pet insurer, plus which provider has the happiest customers is revealed.
Insurers' greatest IT headaches revealed
Delays in data updates (75%) and inflexible screening tools (80%) are the insurance sector’s most acute challenges, a London Stock Exchange Group Risk Intelligence survey of compliance professionals has revealed.
Why 70% of UK properties remain underinsured
Seven out of 10 UK properties remain underinsured, according to RebuildCostAssessment.com latest data, leaving owners exposed to increasing rebuild costs.
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