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London motor premiums fall by a fifth
The latest data released by WTW and Confused has revealed significant reductions in the average comprehensive motor premium, with London benefitting the most.
Acorn’s CEO seeks fresh finance for growth plans
Mike Lloyd, CEO of the Acorn Group, has responded to rumours the non-standard motor and home insurer is up for sale, and confirmed he is seeking finance to grow the business.
Aviva’s DLG deal pushes insurance past FTSE All-Share
The UK insurance sector managed to outperform the FTSE All-Share Index on a total return basis in 2024, thanks to “major outperformers” Just Group, Beazley and Direct Line Group.
Did insurance deserve to be snubbed by the NY Honours List?
News Editor’s View: Despite more than 1,200 names on the New Year’s Honours List 2025, leading lights from the world of insurance were hardly to be seen. Scott McGee asks if it is justified and what the sector's staff need to do to be celebrated.
Could the Aviva-DLG deal spark a personal lines M&A boom in 2025?
With Aviva and Direct Line Group’s £3.7bn merger looking like a done-deal, Insurance Post ponders what rivals could be thinking. Could 2025 be the year of a personal lines M&A boom?
Sabre targeting £80m profit by 2030
Geoff Carter, CEO of Sabre, has told Insurance Post that the firm plans to take in "at least" £80m in profit by 2030.
Sabre to launch motorcycle brand in Q1 2025
Sabre has confirmed in a market statement that it intends to launch an online-only motorcycle insurance brand in Q1 2025.
Industry demands small claims limit increase
Several figures in the insurance industry have urged the government to increase the small claims track limit.
Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Award winners revealed
Allianz (including LV), Aviva, DWF and Sedgwick were all multiple winners at the Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Awards last night (3 October).
Q&A: Paul Baxter, The Green Insurer
Paul Baxter, CEO of The Green Insurer, discusses the company's approach to eco-friendly car insurance, mission to make driving greener, and plans for future growth.
How can home insurance avoid a motor-like PR disaster?
As motor premium inflation is steadying, Scott McGee examines whether home insurance premiums will be next to rocket plus identifies ways to avoid the wrath of consumers facing paying more to insure their property.
2024 Claims and Fraud Awards shortlist revealed
The shortlist can today be revealed for the 2024 Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Awards.
Motor to return to profitability in 2024
Data Analysis: The latest Oxbow Partners motor insurance report proves to be encouraging reading for those operating within the space.
Big Interview: Geoff Carter, Sabre
Geoff Carter, CEO of Sabre Insurance, sits down with Tom Luckham to discuss Sabre’s 2023 results, why there’s no such thing as an uninsurable car, and how the insurer plans to do even better in 2024.
Sabre doubles dividend as it posts record premium income
Sabre has posted record premium income of £225.1m for 2023, while total dividend has doubled to 9p per share.
Motor insurance ‘as affordable now as it was in 2018’
Sabre CEO Geoff Carter has said that the burden of paying for motor insurance premiums is no worse now than it was in 2018.
Hackers issue Sabre with ransom demand following cyber attack
The hacking group behind Sabre’s cyber attack last week has issued the insurer with a ransom demand and given a deadline for which to respond.
Sabre suffers cyber attack
Sabre has today revealed it was subject to a cyber attack last week, however it believes no sensitive data was accessed.
Sabre chair Andy Pomfret passes away
Sabre has announced that its chairman and McGill and Partners director, Andy Pomfret, passed away at the weekend following an illness.
Updated – Insurer results directory H1 2023
Insurance Post tracks insurers' half-year 2023 results, including gross written premium and combined operating ratio.
View from the top: How motor insurers are recovering from 'near death experience'
Geoff Carter, chief executive of Sabre Insurance Group, examines how the motor insurance market leapt off a cliff and the ways it is clawing back to profitability.