Tom Luckham

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Carl Shuker steps down as Howden UK and Ireland CEO

2 days ago | postonline.co.uk | Tom Luckham

Robert Kennedy has been appointed CEO of Howden UK and Ireland, replacing Carl Shuker, who is taking the role of deputy chairman. Having spent 13 years as CEO of A-Plan and a subsequent four years as CEO of Howden UK & Ireland, Shuker, pictured, will remain “closely involved” with the business as deputy chairman. David Howden Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
Commercial Express targeting £100m GWP by 2029

2 days ago | postonline.co.uk | Tom Luckham

Duncan Pritchard, founder and managing director of MGA Commercial Express, has told Insurance Post that the firm hopes to hit £100m in gross written premium by the end of 2028. Coming off the back of the business achieving 36% growth in 2024, bringing GWP to £35.75m, the firm set itself the target of £50m GWP by the end of 2025. But Pritchard went one further, saying he would Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved. You may share this content using our article tools.
Motor insurers face break-even year before losses in 2026

3 days ago | postonline.co.uk | Tom Luckham

Analysis from EY has found that motor insurers will re-enter loss-making territory in 2026, after breaking even in 2025. Despite the UK motor insurance market achieving profitability in 2024 for the first time since 2021, EY’s latest results analysis predicts insurers will only break even this year and re-enter loss Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
Co-op expands travel cover and calls on industry to take note

4 days ago | postonline.co.uk | Tom Luckham

Ellis German, head of travel insurance at Co-op Insurance, has said that, following Co-op's expansion of travel coverage to customers awaiting medical diagnoses, he hopes others in the industry will think more about accessibility.
Strong innovation mindset key to MGA appeal

5 days ago | postonline.co.uk | Tom Luckham

Research from Corin Underwriting has revealed that brokers are drawn to MGAs with a strong commitment to innovation, community engagement, and talent development. Corin’s survey found as many as 70% of brokers take into account an MGA’s culture of innovation and community support when choosing partners. Of that 70%, 28% of brokers find brokers with a strong Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
Q&A: Phil Barton, Partners&

1 week ago | postonline.co.uk | Tom Luckham

Phil Barton, CEO of Partners&, speaks to Insurance Post about the firm’s five year anniversary, it’s 2024 acquisitions, and why insurance needs more love. It’s been five years since you launched Partners&. What are your reflections on launching the business during lockdown? Launching in April 2020 – right at the beginning of lockdown – was probably the Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
Marsh launches €1bn data centre construction facility

1 week ago | postonline.co.uk | Tom Luckham

Marsh has launched Nimbus, an insurance facility which covers the construction of large-scale data centres across the UK and Europe. Marsh confirmed that the facility is supported by a panel of insurers from Lloyd’s and company markets in London and Europe, and combines traditional construction all-risks, delay in start-up Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
Ransomware ban could lead to higher claim costs

2 weeks ago | postonline.co.uk | Tom Luckham

Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Save this article Send to Print this page The government’s proposed ban on ransomware payments is “well intentioned” but lacks “nuance”, according to Tom Egglestone, head of international claims at Resilience.
Home and motor premiums continue to drop

3 weeks ago | postonline.co.uk | Tom Luckham

Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Save this article Send to Print this page Pearson Ham Group data shows that premiums for motor and home insurance decreased faster in May 2025, despite industry warnings that prices need to rise. Motor insurance prices decreased by 1.7% in May, an acceleration compared to April’s 0.8% drop.
Ifed cracks down on ghost broking amid 52% increase

3 weeks ago | postonline.co.uk | Tom Luckham

Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Save this article Send to Print this page The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has led several operations targeting illegal ghost brokers, amid a 52% increase in the practice. During the period, which ran from 19 to 30 May, officers carried out a series of operations which resulted in two arrests.