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Pet insurance premiums increase in Q2
Pet owners have seen their premiums increase by 1.4% in Q2, according to data released by Pearson Ham.
Q&A: Vicki Wentworth, Agria
Vicki Wentworth, CEO of Agria, discusses the pet market and the importance of lifetime policies, and reveals the insurer considered purchasing RSA’s pet book.
Jensten’s trio of acquisitions; Aviva’s Glasgow office; Swiss Re’s CFO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
E-bike battery legislation ‘warmly’ welcomed
The UK government has announced its intention to legislate to reduce the fire risks associated with electric power-assisted bicycles and lithium-ion batteries.
Allianz’s PL motor product; Voyager is acquired; BMS’ growth officer
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Climate activist group defaces insurer windows
A newly formed climate activist group has smashed and defaced windows of major insurers as part of a “campaign of sabotage”.
Wrisk targets European expansion after tripling revenue
Wrisk has told Post the firm is targeting more partnerships and eyeing European expansion, while also addressing the issues surrounding Jaguar Land Rover’s insurance launch.
Q&A: James Eveling, Woodgate & Clark
James Eveling, managing director of loss adjuster Woodgate & Clark, addresses the war for talent and discusses the firm’s growth plans plus its new claims system.
Insurance claim puts Cardiff trees on chopping block
Two mature lime trees in Riverside, Cardiff, are set to be felled due to a home insurance claim, causing uproar among locals.
How to underwrite for the long haul
In the latest Insurance Post Top Tips video, Ian Lloyd, CEO of iprism, shares how thinking ahead is essential if you want to make sure the underwriting decisions you make today don’t come back to haunt you.
Big Interview: Sam White, Stella Insurance
Sam White, CEO of Stella Insurance, discusses her journey from aspiring stunt woman to insurance entrepreneur, the impact of her unconventional career path, and her mission to drive innovation and inclusivity within the industry.
ABI outlines plan to help Labour achieve green energy goals
The Association of British Insurers has published a 10-point action plan for green investment, matching Labour's green energy plans.
Why are HNW MGAs dropping like flies?
After numerous MGAs operating in the high-net-worth space have either been sold or gone into run-off over the last few years, Scott McGee asks what does it take to survive in this space?
Kwik Fit's comeback; London Market’s world record; Ageas’ risk officer
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Martyn’s Law included in King’s Speech
Legislation to boost public venues’ resilience to terrorist attacks, known as Martyn’s Law, has been confirmed as part of the government’s agenda for the current parliamentary session in the King’s Speech.
Cut-through clauses: a two-speed, double-edged tool
Cut-through clauses are a complex concept with many potential pitfalls with which those in the reinsurance industry may regularly need to engage, according to Emmanuèle Lutfalla and Nour Jonot, partner and associate respectively at the Paris office of…
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.
LexisNexis accused of price increases despite limited product improvements
A source has told Insurance Post that they have seen prices for Thatcham's motor data increase by around 60% since the partnership with LexisNexis was announced earlier this year, despite very few of the promised improvements coming through.
Ecclesiastical’s office professions product; Howden Re’s talent exchange; Ripe’s head of M&A
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Zurich and Aon develop ‘Lego-like’ hydrogen insurance cover
Zurich and Aon took a “Lego-like” approach to developing its clean hydrogen insurance facility due to the challenges of developing blue and green hydrogen projects.
What Labour’s landslide victory means for insurance
Sir Keir Starmer, the nation’s new prime minister after Labour’s landslide general election victory, as well as key insurance industry figures, have the same message: “change begins now”.
Freedom’s car integration; Tradex joins IFB; DWF’s chair
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Climate change activists target British Insurance Awards
Extinction Rebellion targeted the Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2024 tonight (3 July) as part of its latest month of activity.
LexisNexis working on Jaguar Land Rover security solution
LexisNexis Risk Solutions is working on a way for Jaguar Land Rover to get its vehicle security data to insurers to address pricing issues, Insurance Post can reveal.