http://www.postonline.co.uk/ Insurance POST en Allianz Personal’s former claims director Caroline Johnson has joined Weightmans as its claims director and executive board member. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959640/allianz-claims-director-resurfaces-at-weightmans https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959640/allianz-claims-director-resurfaces-at-weightmans Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000 Scott McGee Allianz and Aviva have given pro-Palestine activists a win after dropping cover for Elbit Systems, the firm providing arms and fuel to Israel. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959629/allianz-and-aviva-drop-elbit-cover https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959629/allianz-and-aviva-drop-elbit-cover Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:55:37 +0000 Scott McGee Peter Martin-Simon, who took on the role as CEO at Esure in October, will leave his top job at the insurer in April. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959558/esure-ceo-already-heading-for-the-exit https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959558/esure-ceo-already-heading-for-the-exit Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:05:12 +0000 Scott McGee Deputy Editor’s View: Scott McGee observes the Labour government’s motor insurance taskforce report felt more like a victory for industry lobbying than for politicians or drivers. https://www.postonline.co.uk/personal/7959555/motor-insurance-taskforce-report-proves-providers-call-the-shots https://www.postonline.co.uk/personal/7959555/motor-insurance-taskforce-report-proves-providers-call-the-shots Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:54:28 +0000 Scott McGee Ageas UK and Saga have today (16 December) announced the launch of the first product under their 20-year affinity partnership. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959552/ageas-and-saga-launch-first-product-under-partnership https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959552/ageas-and-saga-launch-first-product-under-partnership Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:15:47 +0000 Scott McGee The Central Bank of Ireland has reprimanded and disqualified former RSA Ireland CEO Philip Smith for his admitted participation in a breach of financial services law by the firm. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959545/former-rsa-ireland-ceo-disqualified-for-13-years https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959545/former-rsa-ireland-ceo-disqualified-for-13-years Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:07:15 +0000 Scott McGee The Financial Conduct Authority today (9 December) confirmed plans to simplify its insurance rules, but industry reaction suggests the changes don’t go far or fast enough. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959526/fca-trims-insurance-rules-but-pace-criticised-by-market https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959526/fca-trims-insurance-rules-but-pace-criticised-by-market Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:11:29 +0000 Scott McGee The government yesterday (4 December) published a call for evidence on developing the autonomous vehicle regulatory framework. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959507/government-seeking-insight-to-develop-autonomous-vehicles-framework https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959507/government-seeking-insight-to-develop-autonomous-vehicles-framework Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:57:14 +0000 Scott McGee Deputy Editor’s View: With the year drawing to a close, Scott McGee looks back at what he thinks are the main themes of 2025 and how they could develop in 2026. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959490/headlines-i-hope-to-see-in-2026 https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959490/headlines-i-hope-to-see-in-2026 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Scott McGee A sexual assault survivor has questioned why Ecclesiastical is refusing to pay a claim for a recent attack when a previous, similar claim he made was accepted and settled by the insurer more than a decade ago. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959496/ecclesiastical-claims-approach-under-fire-from-abuse-survivor https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959496/ecclesiastical-claims-approach-under-fire-from-abuse-survivor Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:45:00 +0000 Scott McGee Intact UK’s chief transformation director for commercial lines, Rob Flynn, is to leave the business at the end of the year. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959497/intacts-flynn-to-leave-insurer-after-16-years https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959497/intacts-flynn-to-leave-insurer-after-16-years Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:13:01 +0000 Scott McGee Aviva has confirmed to Insurance Post that members of staff are to be made redundant as a result of it closing down By Miles. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959472/aviva-confirms-by-miles-redundancies https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959472/aviva-confirms-by-miles-redundancies Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott McGee Verisk has reported a 244% rise in subsidence claims during the summer quarter. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959465/verisk-warns-of-sustained-subsidence-pressures https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959465/verisk-warns-of-sustained-subsidence-pressures Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:22:21 +0000 Scott McGee The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department, part of the City of London Police, has carried out a week-long operation targeting individuals suspected of making false claims on insurance policies for their gadgets. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959450/ifed-targets-gadget-fraud-ahead-of-black-friday https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959450/ifed-targets-gadget-fraud-ahead-of-black-friday Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:10:09 +0000 Scott McGee After acquiring Direct Line Group earlier this year, Aviva is closing down pay-per-mile insurtech By Miles, Post can reveal. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959443/aviva-to-close-down-dlgs-by-miles https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959443/aviva-to-close-down-dlgs-by-miles Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:21:39 +0000 Scott McGee AIG has agreed to pay John Neal $2.7m (£2m) despite the former Lloyd’s CEO failing to work a day at the insurer, new filings have revealed. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959433/neal-to-be-paid-ps2m-by-aig-without-working-a-day https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959433/neal-to-be-paid-ps2m-by-aig-without-working-a-day Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:04:26 +0000 Scott McGee Zurich UK’s Scott Clayton has been named chair of the Insurance Fraud Bureau, with effect from 1 January 2026. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959418/zurichs-clayton-named-ifb-chair https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959418/zurichs-clayton-named-ifb-chair Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:42:35 +0000 Scott McGee Lloyd’s has opened an investigation into the conduct of former CEO John Neal, after rumours of a workplace affair swirled. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959416/lloyds-opens-investigation-into-neals-workplace-relationship https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959416/lloyds-opens-investigation-into-neals-workplace-relationship Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:08:44 +0000 Scott McGee £1.16bn worth of fraudulent general insurance claims were identified in 2024, according to the Association of British Insurers’ latest data. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959400/claims-fraud-interceptions-continue-to-top-ps1bn https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959400/claims-fraud-interceptions-continue-to-top-ps1bn Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:24:30 +0000 Scott McGee Markel Insurance has today named Rohan Davies as managing director of its newly created London Market business. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959378/markel-names-md-for-new-london-market-business https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959378/markel-names-md-for-new-london-market-business Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:04:47 +0000 Scott McGee The UK government has today (12 November) introduced a new Bill to parliament aimed at strengthening cyber security for the nation’s essential public services. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959371/government-introduces-bill-to-bolster-cyber-resilience https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959371/government-introduces-bill-to-bolster-cyber-resilience Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:49:38 +0000 Scott McGee During a recent parliamentary debate, MPs shared horror stories of constituents dealing with their property management firms and insurers. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959368/mps-call-for-more-clarity-on-leasehold-insurance-fees https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959368/mps-call-for-more-clarity-on-leasehold-insurance-fees Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:28:23 +0000 Scott McGee Which? has found continued hesitancy from home insurers when accepting claims. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959363/which-names-and-shames-insurers-with-low-claims-acceptance-rates https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959363/which-names-and-shames-insurers-with-low-claims-acceptance-rates Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000 Scott McGee Wren Insurance Association, which specialises in insuring architectural firms, has demanded more money from its members as it continues to struggle with claims relating to the Grenfell tragedy back in 2017. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959351/mutual-calls-for-cash-from-members-following-grenfell-fallout https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959351/mutual-calls-for-cash-from-members-following-grenfell-fallout Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:10:38 +0000 Scott McGee As a way to ‘stay relevant’ to brokers, Allianz Commercial’s chief distribution officer Nick Hobbs has revealed the measures the insurer has taken, including plans to open four new broker hubs. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959336/allianz-to-open-four-broker-hubs https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959336/allianz-to-open-four-broker-hubs Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Scott McGee Aviva has today demanded tougher enforcement, stronger penalties, and better education to crack down on ghost broking. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959339/aviva-demands-protection-for-young-drivers-as-ghost-broking-surges https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959339/aviva-demands-protection-for-young-drivers-as-ghost-broking-surges Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000 Scott McGee Allianz Commercial is in the process of moving all its products over to a new platform, chief distribution officer Nick Hobbs has told Insurance Post. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959332/allianz-to-re-platform-commercial-products-over-next-two-years https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959332/allianz-to-re-platform-commercial-products-over-next-two-years Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Scott McGee Staysure has called for the building of a digital medical record, taking inspiration from Open Banking, to save GPs 110,000 hours a year. https://www.postonline.co.uk/personal/7959338/staysure-calls-for-radical-digital-overhaul-of-medical-record-access https://www.postonline.co.uk/personal/7959338/staysure-calls-for-radical-digital-overhaul-of-medical-record-access Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:34:26 +0000 Scott McGee Former Bravo Networks MD Scott Bennett has announced has joined JMG Group as group insurer director. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959308/former-bravo-boss-bennett-resurfaces-at-jmg https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959308/former-bravo-boss-bennett-resurfaces-at-jmg Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Scott McGee Sky has partnered with Axa for its home insurance product, after parting ways with Zurich earlier this year. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959303/sky-protect-reveals-first-partner-on-new-panel-structure https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959303/sky-protect-reveals-first-partner-on-new-panel-structure Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:30:00 +0000 Scott McGee AIG will acquire a 35% equity interest in Convex Group for $2.1bn (£1.6bn), participating in a whole account quota share of Convex’s business from January 1 2026. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959298/aig-invests-in-convex-group https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959298/aig-invests-in-convex-group Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:22:17 +0000 Scott McGee The government has this week launched a post-implementation review of the Whiplash Reform Programme. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959297/government-launches-review-into-whiplash-reforms https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959297/government-launches-review-into-whiplash-reforms Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:11:33 +0000 Scott McGee Sources have told Insurance Post that Verisk is considering options with its software house Ignite, with a sale among the possibilities. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959286/verisk-puts-ignite-on-the-market https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959286/verisk-puts-ignite-on-the-market Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:30:00 +0000 Scott McGee An Allianz survey has found British people are the most concerned in Europe about self-driving cars. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959285/majority-of-brits-concerned-about-self-driving-vehicle-safety https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959285/majority-of-brits-concerned-about-self-driving-vehicle-safety Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:19:07 +0000 Scott McGee Deputy Editor’s View: Applied Systems’ surprise retreat from the UK market earlier this year may not be the end of its ambitions on this side of the Atlantic, reveals Scott McGee, who examines speculation the US-based software giant could be eyeing a bid for an incumbent player. https://www.postonline.co.uk/technology/7959222/could-applied-be-lining-up-a-bid-to-buy-a-uk-software-house https://www.postonline.co.uk/technology/7959222/could-applied-be-lining-up-a-bid-to-buy-a-uk-software-house Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100 Scott McGee Among a number of appointments, Allianz UK has today announced Serge Raffard is leaving the business to become the group’s general manager responsible for future insurance activities in India. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959266/raffard-off-to-india-among-raft-of-allianz-uk-leadership-changes https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959266/raffard-off-to-india-among-raft-of-allianz-uk-leadership-changes Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:27:44 +0100 Scott McGee The Cyber Monitoring Centre has categorised the recent malicious cyber incident affecting Jaguar Land Rover as “the most economically damaging cyber event to hit the UK”. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959253/jaguar-land-rover-hack-now-%E2%80%98costliest-in-uk-history%E2%80%99 https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959253/jaguar-land-rover-hack-now-%E2%80%98costliest-in-uk-history%E2%80%99 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:50:06 +0100 Scott McGee Despite recent regulatory hurdles, Prima’s UK manager, Nick Ielpo, has shared his plan for the company to replicate its digital-first success in Italy in the UK motor insurance market. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959238/prima-aims-for-uk-scale-after-rapid-rise-in-italy https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959238/prima-aims-for-uk-scale-after-rapid-rise-in-italy Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0100 Scott McGee A recent ruling at the High Court could give the legal and insurance industries another headache to worry about. https://www.postonline.co.uk/regulation/7959211/mazur-ruling-a-seismic-shift-for-insurance https://www.postonline.co.uk/regulation/7959211/mazur-ruling-a-seismic-shift-for-insurance Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:45:51 +0100 Scott McGee The latest Financial Conduct Authority data for fair value measures has shown that, following regulator intervention, more money is being paid out in Guaranteed Asset Protection insurance claims than is coming in through premiums. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959226/fca-reveals-pendulum-swing-in-gap-payouts https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959226/fca-reveals-pendulum-swing-in-gap-payouts Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:13:29 +0100 Scott McGee Ecclesiastical’s parent company, Benefact Group, has named Francois-Xavier Boisseau as its next chair. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959224/ecclesiastical-names-former-ageas-uk-ceo-as-chair https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959224/ecclesiastical-names-former-ageas-uk-ceo-as-chair Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:19:50 +0100 Scott McGee The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has stepped in to protect the 16,000 UK customers of Premier Insurance Company after it entered administration yesterday (14 October). https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959221/16000-customers-to-be-protected-by-fscs-as-premier-enters-administration https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959221/16000-customers-to-be-protected-by-fscs-as-premier-enters-administration Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:30:07 +0100 Scott McGee The Competition and Markets Authority has today (15 October) published its provisional decision in its market investigation into veterinary services for household pets in the UK. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959218/watchdog-outlines-vet-reforms-that-could-cut-pet-insurance-costs https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959218/watchdog-outlines-vet-reforms-that-could-cut-pet-insurance-costs Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:01:42 +0100 Scott McGee A man who manipulated women he met on dating sites – including one who was seven months pregnant – into taking part in staged car crashes has been sentenced to 20 months in prison. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959212/%E2%80%98predator%E2%80%99-jailed-after-fraud-bust-involving-pregnant-woman https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959212/%E2%80%98predator%E2%80%99-jailed-after-fraud-bust-involving-pregnant-woman Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:29:03 +0100 Scott McGee Deputy Editor’s View: Amid global volatility and shifting pressures, Scott McGee questions whether the motor insurance market ever stood a chance at consistently pricing policies and posting a profit. https://www.postonline.co.uk/people/7959193/why-volatility-keeps-tripping-up-motor-insurers https://www.postonline.co.uk/people/7959193/why-volatility-keeps-tripping-up-motor-insurers Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100 Scott McGee Jemma Ashley, assistant vice president of strategy at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, sits down with Insurance Post to talk through her first year at the company, the struggles of the motor insurance market, and what new risks could be coming down the line. https://www.postonline.co.uk/people/7958988/qa-jemma-ashley-lexisnexis-risk-solutions https://www.postonline.co.uk/people/7958988/qa-jemma-ashley-lexisnexis-risk-solutions Thu, 09 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100 Scott McGee Rory Yates, head of strategy for EMEA at EIS, has warned that the current operating model for motor insurance is “becoming untenable” and must evolve. https://www.postonline.co.uk/personal/7958322/%E2%80%98untenable%E2%80%99-motor-model-opens-door-for-manufacturer-moves https://www.postonline.co.uk/personal/7958322/%E2%80%98untenable%E2%80%99-motor-model-opens-door-for-manufacturer-moves Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0100 Scott McGee Damian Rourke, partner at Clyde and Co believes the attitude towards motor owners who fail to keep up maintenance of their vehicle should be the same as towards those who drink drive or do not wear a seatbelt. https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959053/motor-neglect-should-be-as-stigmatised-as-drink-driving https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959053/motor-neglect-should-be-as-stigmatised-as-drink-driving Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100 Scott McGee Kelly Ogley, CEO of Howden consumer and local commercial (C&LC), talks with Scott McGee about the increasing severity of change within the motor industry, A-Plan’s transition to Howden, and after 39 years in industry, looking at leaving a legacy to be proud of. https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/7959082/big-interview-kelly-ogley-howden https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/7959082/big-interview-kelly-ogley-howden Tue, 07 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100 Scott McGee Marshmallow head of claims Nick Kelsall has left the insurer for Munich Re's Great Lakes https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959173/kelsall-at-marshmallow-no-s%E2%80%99more https://www.postonline.co.uk/news/7959173/kelsall-at-marshmallow-no-s%E2%80%99more Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100 Scott McGee