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City minister Siddiq is replaced by Reynolds
Less than 24 hours before she was due to appear at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s Manifesto launch, Tulip Siddiq has resigned as Treasury minister and been replaced by Labour MP Emma Reynolds.
Lloyd’s broker CEO under investigation for sexual misconduct
Insurance Post understands the CEO of a Lloyd’s broker is under investigation for sexual misconduct and drug use, among other things.
Urban Jungle expands to offer travel insurance
Urban Jungle has launched a travel insurance offering, claiming to be the “first UK insurtech” to offer both home and travel policies.
Aviva accused of ‘greenwashing’ by campaigners over tree removal
Aviva has drawn criticism from the residents of Wivenhoe, Essex, over plans to chop down a 120-year-old oak tree to tackle nearby subsidence.
Big Interview: Aki Hussain, Hiscox
Aki Hussain, CEO of Hiscox Group, explains how he has accelerated the kind of innovation and created the type of culture that is essential to keeping the international insurance group in pole position in the market.
Why the law on bereavement damages is unfair and out of date
Trade Voice: Kim Harrison, president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, says Scotland’s fairer system hasn’t caused disquiet from insurers and asks why England and Wales remain stuck in the past.
Franco Manca pizzeria owners deliver lawsuit to insurer
The owner of the Franco Manca chain of pizzerias is suing QIC Europe for a payout for losses it suffered due to Covid-19 restrictions in 2020.
Eddie Longworth named e2e CEO
Eddie Longworth, founder and director of JEL Consulting, has been named CEO of e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management.
IS2 more than doubles revenue in three years
In 2024, IS2 has reported a 50% growth in revenue compared with the previous year, contributing to the firm growing revenue by 125% since 2021.
What Labour must do to make social care insurance work
Editor’s View: As the Labour government turns to insurance to solve the UK’s social care funding crisis, Emma Ann Hughes outlines what health secretary Wes Streeting needs to do to convince the sector’s chiefs that creating cover will be good rather than detrimental for the industry’s health.
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Four biggest challenges facing insurers in 2025 revealed
To get you ready for the next 12 months, Insurance Post uncovers four things you need to know about what 2025 holds in store for the industry, according to analysts.
How to climb the insurance career ladder in 2025
The final Insurance Post Top Tips video of this year features almost as many famous faces as Band Aid’s epic video for 'Do they know it’s Christmas' did back in 1984.
Why Aviva and Direct Line mega merger is nothing to fear
Editor’s View: Working her way through centuries of issues of Insurance Post just as Direct Line’s shareholders accepted Aviva’s £3.7bn bid for the business proved a timely reminder for Emma Ann Hughes of the pros and cons of mega mergers.
Was 2024 the ‘Year of Reality Check’ for insurtechs?
Content Director's View: With territorial withdrawals and scaling back on products, Jonathan Swift asks whether 2024 represented the year the UK insurtech space got a reality check; and mulls whether a second Summer of Insurtech could soon be around the corner.
Top 100 UK Insurers 2024
Insurance Post’s Top 100 UK Insurers 2024 list has been shaken up by tough times for motor insurers in 2023 and a shift to more profitable lines among major players in the market
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Use of M&A insurance policies surges
The use of warranty and indemnity insurance grew to record levels during the first half of 2024 while claims and payments increase, a poll of providers has shown.
Impact of RSA’s withdrawal on home insurance market
The UK home insurance market has seen a steady decline in both provider brands and product numbers over the last 10 years, according to Angela Pilley, insight consultant for general insurance at Defaqto.
Motor insurers with most satisfied customers revealed
NFU Mutual, Halifax, LV, Saga, and Direct Line have the most satisfied car insurance customers, according to Fairer Finance’s latest consumer survey, which also reveals an increase in premiums means fewer motorists are happy with their provider today…
How Covid-19 transformed commercial lines insurance
How the commercial lines insurance market has been shaken up in the last decade by mergers, acquisitions and Covid-19 is examined by Angela Pilley, insight consultant for general insurance at Defaqto.
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