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AIG completes CEO transition plan
Eric Andersen will become president and CEO of AIG on 1 June 2026, the insurer has announced.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Compare the Market reports drop in period home premiums
Compare the Market has reported a 15% year-on-year drop in home insurance premiums for homes built before the First World War.
Markel takes swing at mastering inclusive golf networking
Markel has launched Driving Change, a pilot programme developed to help women feel more confident about playing golf in an informal business networking setting.
Defaqto argues vet reforms unlikely to lower pet premiums
The Competition and Markets Authority’s reforms to the UK veterinary sector are set to reshape the pet insurance market but are unlikely to result in lower premiums, according to Defaqto.
NFU Mutual denies playing catch-up with digital strategy
NFU Mutual has positioned its digital transformation as a long-term strategy to blend technology with its agency model, rather than simply playing catch-up with the rest of the market.
Tysers Live CEO Chapman steps down
Tysers has announced that Paul Chapman is stepping down from his post as chief executive of Tysers Live to pursue personal interests.
Lloyd’s pulls plug on Dive In
Lloyd’s will bring its flagship diversity and inclusion Dive In festival to an end after 2026, as it launches a market-wide consultation to develop a broader approach to talent, skills and culture.
Lloyd's AI take up soars; Seventeen Group's acquisition; PIB's COO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Markerstudy’s Beal outlines two paths for ChatGPT in insurance
Andrew Beal, director of architecture and innovation at Markerstudy, predicts two ways in which ChatGPT could transform insurance distribution, and urges the industry to be prepared for both.