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Beazley urges for cyber resilience rethink as threats intensify
Beazley has published a report highlighting a potential underestimation of the threat of cyber risk, with 81% of UK business leaders saying they feel confident in their ability to fully financially recover from an attack.
Canopius unveils cyber war product
Canopius Group has launched a new cyber war product in response to the escalating threat of cyber war.
Repair times stabilising but new manufacturers could pose new issues
While it appears the market has mostly overcome the supply chain issues of recent history, getting vehicles back on the road quickly is still a challenge, with new manufacturers causing a new issue.
Allianz drops LV rebrand plans
Allianz UK and LV have announced a new multi-year partnership to continue distribution of insurance under the LV= brand, despite previously planning to phase the brand name out in 2026.
Hiscox’s portal; Clear’s Scottish presence; Everywhen joins Brokerslink
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
LMA launches AI adoption toolkit
The Lloyd’s Market Association has launched a new AI adoption toolkit to help managing agents develop and strengthen governance frameworks for artificial intelligence across the Lloyd’s market.
Markerstudy urges industry to take accessibility seriously
The insurance sector needs to act now to improve website accessibility for vulnerable customers or risk the wrath of the Financial Conduct Authority, Markerstudy has warned.
Simply Business launches ChatGPT option for small business quotes
Small businesses are the latest sector to be offered insurance quotes through ChatGPT, after Simply Business launches the service in the UK and US.
Ageas and Saga go live with home insurance product
After launching motor insurance product, Ageas and Saga have gone live with a home insurance product.
IPT receipts almost triple over the last 10 years
Insurance premium tax receipts stood at £88m in March 2026, bringing the full year total for the 2025 to 2026 financial year to a record £9.04bn.
Aviation losing money despite being ‘safest it’s ever been’
At the Marsh Aviation Summit, aviation underwriters lamented a lack of infrastructure investment and low profits, despite safety levels being as high as ever.
Intact calls for improved flood resilience products
A study has called for more sophisticated flood protection products for commercial properties, warning that millions of buildings are facing increased flood risk across the UK.
Supreme Court confirms £1bn furlough win for insurers
Insurers can rejoice today (22 April) after the Supreme Court rejected the policyholder appeal surrounding furlough payments relating to Covid business interruption claims.
Regulators shake-up insurer’s senior manager rules
The Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority have outlined changes to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime they claim will cut insurers’ costs.
Insurers urged to act now to avoid spiralling property repair costs
Verisk’s head of property, Ben Blain, has urged insurers to “act early” to soften the potential blow of increasing property repair costs stemming from the Iran War.
Allianz opens broker hub at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium
Allianz has confirmed to Insurance Post the location of its next broker hub: the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
Commercial insurance rates dip 8%
UK commercial insurance rates decreased by 8% in the first quarter of 2026, outpacing most other major markets, according to the latest Global Insurance Market Index from Marsh.
Mission considering launching personal lines MGA
Mission is considering launching a personal lines-angled MGA or overseeing a personal lines product launch from one of its businesses in the future.
CFC launches agentic AI underwriting pilot
CFC has launched Lane Assist, a pilot of agentic underwriting in specialty insurance that aims to speed up submissions from email through to quote recommendation.
DOXA makes UK entry with Eaton Gate acquisition
US-based DOXA has bought Eaton Gate for an undisclosed sum, marking its first move into the UK market and signalling further international expansion plans.
Jensten creates two executive roles amid restructure
Jensten Group has added two new roles to its executive leadership team as part of a restructure of the business into two trading divisions: broking, and product and distribution.