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How insurers are supporting King Charles’ green agenda
To mark HRH King Charles III's coronation, Fiona Nicolson examines the impact of his Sustainable Markets Initiative Insurance Task Force.
Howden calls for ‘myth busting’ on cyber insurance
David Howden said industry must engage in “myth busting” on cyber insurance to remove barriers to uptake among potential clients.
Howden secures £1bn investment and appoints Blanc as head of M&A
Howden has appointed Peter Blanc as head of M&A after it secured in excess of £1bn for M&A, new initiatives and talent.
Howden’s Peter Blanc on whether AI is the answer to Consumer Duty compliance
Peter Blanc, executive chairman of Howden UK and Ireland, examines the challenges inherent in the forthcoming Consumer Duty and asks whether artificial intelligence could help the industry meet its demands.
Paying all Ukraine war claims would bankrupt insurance industry, warns Howden
The insurance industry would be bankrupted if it were forced to cover all losses associated with the war in Ukraine, David Howden has warned.
How artificial intelligence affects the art insurance industry
With artificial intelligence increasingly being used to verify the authenticity of works of art, Sam Barrett examines what owners and insurers should do when analysis and expert opinion differ on who painted a picture.
Admiral launches telematics product; Generali partners with Supercede; FCA hires in enforcement
Friday Round Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Jensten buys three brokers; CFC launches IP solution; Optio appoints CEO
Friday Round Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Howden snaps up Reich
Howden has bought Reich Insurance Group, for an undisclosed sum, in a “significant step” to increase its footprint across north west England.
Scor extends Concirrus partnership; GRP makes fifth 2023 acquisition; Go Compare founder joins TCI
Friday Round Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Hiscox partners with Verisk; RSA launches carers’ policy & QBE restructures trade credit team
Friday Round Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Reinsurers reveal key takeaways from 'challenging' renewals
Reinsurers have reported that renewals went down to the wire on 1 January, as rapid changes in economic conditions resulted in tense and late, but largely completed, insurance deals.
Analysis: How to handle founders post-acquisition
Frances Stebbing explores what acquiring insurers can do to ensure the founder of the business they are buying remain on board or smoothly exit the organisation.
Insurance's tax contribution; QBE launches W&I product; Theme for Biba 2023 revealed
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Howden UK&I’s Peter Blanc on tackling insurance’s recruitment nightmare
Peter Blanc, executive chairman of Howden UK & Ireland, sets out the steps the insurance sector can take to become the sought-after employment option for talent rather than the accidental one.
RSA quickens the pace of race to net-zero
RSA has launched a low-carbon underwriting policy and committed to achieving an underwriting portfolio for energy production that is over 75% low carbon by 2030.
Stubben Edge and Helodrium join forces; Specialty MGA UK launches in London; PIB appoints group CFO
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Das UK partners with Admiral; IFB partners with GIFC and Ifed; Canopius names head of change
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Howden Re and Tiger Risk create 'largest MGA'; Aston Lark Ireland makes another purchase; Gallagher appoints claims director
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Trade Voice: MGAA’s Mike Keating calls for more egalitarian relationships between insurers and MGAs
Mike Keating, CEO of the Managing General Agents’ Association, argues that it's time for insurers to recognise the contribution of MGAs to the insurance sector, and those that 'give away the pen' are reaping the rewards.
EY predicts motor NCR of 113.8% in 2022; Geo buys Lorega; Konsileo secures Series A funding; and ex-Fresh trio launch new broker
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Insurance Broker of the Year - A-Plan Insurance
A-Plan “swims against the tide,” opening more high-street branches each year and giving communities a dedicated and personable service.
Howden CAP appoints Mary O’Connor as CEO
Mary O’Connor has been named CEO of Howden CAP, Howden's capital, advisory and placement business for financial institutions and corporates, with immediate effect.
David Howden: MGAs have come of age and are 'outperforming' the market
MGAs are driving change and innovation in the insurance industry and are vital in keeping the industry up to speed with key issues facing insurers right now.