Scott McGee

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FCA CEO responds to Which? petition to 'end the insurance rip-off'

1 week ago | postonline.co.uk | Scott McGee

The Financial Conduct Authority’s CEO Nikhil Rathi has responded to Which? CEO Anabel Hoult after the consumer group delivered a petition calling on the regulator to get a stronger grip on a market that isn’t working as intended. On 14 May, Which? delivered a petition with 170,000 signatures outlining failings of the insurance industry, such as the claims experience. Which? worked with Facebook group Claims Guardians, set up by Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
Lee Mooney resurfaces at Markel as Galjaard steps down

1 week ago | postonline.co.uk | Scott McGee

Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Save this article Send to Print this page RSA’s former head of commercial Lee Mooney is to take over as head of UK for Markel, as Neil Galjaard steps down.
First Central eyes flotation as it looks for ‘new investment base’

1 week ago | postonline.co.uk | Scott McGee

Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Save this article Send to Print this page First Central is looking at launching an initial public offering as it looks for a new investor base, CEO Michael Lee has told Insurance Post. Rumours of a sale of the motor and home insurer have been swirling for years now, and Lee, pictured, admitted some of those rumours were true.
Hiscox names Peter Clarke as chair designate

1 week ago | postonline.co.uk | Scott McGee

Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Save this article Send to Print this page Hiscox has named Peter Clarke as its permanent chair designate, succeeding Jonathan Bloomer who passed away last August. Bloomer and his wife Judy were on board the Bayesian yacht which sunk off the coast of Sicily in the early hours of 19 August. His and his wife’s body were recovered from the wreck in the days later.
Prestige Underwriting targeting £300m GWP by end of 2026

1 week ago | postonline.co.uk | Scott McGee

Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Save this article Send to Print this page Prestige Underwriting’s MD Alison Williams has told Insurance Post how she is targeting £300m in GWP by the end of 2026, which includes M&A. Williams, pictured, is enjoying her second spell at Prestige, having previously been at the firm earlier in her career.
RSA ‘needs acquisitions’ to realise growth ambitions

2 weeks ago | postonline.co.uk | Scott McGee

Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Save this article Send to Print this page RSA UK and International CEO Ken Norgrove has said the insurer needs to make acquisitions if it is going to reach its ambition of doubling the business by 2030. Speaking to Insurance Post at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference, Norgrove revealed the ambition of the firm to double its scale by 2030.
DWF and Verisk partner to enhance offering to clients

2 weeks ago | postonline.co.uk | Scott McGee

Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Save this article Send to Print this page DWF and Verisk have teamed up to deliver enhanced service offerings and targeted solutions for their shared clients in the insurance industry, Insurance Post can reveal.
Are e-scooters worth the hassle?

2 weeks ago | postonline.co.uk | Scott McGee

News Editor's View: Five years into the UK’s e-scooter trials, Scott McGee considers how safety concerns, data gaps, and regulatory uncertainty continue to cloud the mode of transport's future and whether the insurance industry will want to provide cover. The UK’s e-scooter trials, originally planned as a 12-month pilot starting in 2021, were designed to evaluate the impact of these vehicles and guide future regulation. A Department for Transport Copyright Infopro Digital Limited.
Galjaard cautious of history repeating itself with returning competition

2 weeks ago | postonline.co.uk | Scott McGee

Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Save this article Send to Print this page While he hopes the market has matured in the last few years, Markel’s managing director for the UK, Neil Galjaard, is hoping brokers “have long memories” of providers that exited markets when things got tough.
MGAA looking at increasing Lloyd’s syndicate membership

2 weeks ago | postonline.co.uk | Scott McGee

Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Save this article Send to Print this page Managing General Agents’ Association CEO Mike Keating has revealed he is in discussion with some large Lloyd’s insurers in a bid to bring more syndicates in as members. Speaking to Post at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester last week, Keating said membership levels are increasing, and more insurers are coming on board as partners.