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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.
Direct Line leader exodus continues ahead of Aviva deal

4 days ago | postonline.co.uk | Scott McGee

Skip to main content End of drawer navigation content Direct Line leader exodus continues ahead of Aviva deal Insurance Post can reveal that more members of Direct Line Group's leadership team are set to leave the business ahead of the firm’s move over to Aviva next week.
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.
Big Interview: Michael Lee, First Central

4 days ago | postonline.co.uk | Scott McGee

Michael Lee, CEO of First Central, sits down with Scott McGee to run through the company’s transformation over the last few years, why he won’t be rushed into growing the home and motor books, and the potential of new investment. After rumours of the firm looking for a buyer over the years, First Central’s CEO, Michael Lee, confirms new investment might be on the cards for the personal lines insurer. Speaking exclusively to Ins Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
Direct Line’s Winslow and Poole to step down

5 days ago | postonline.co.uk | Scott McGee

Adam Winslow and Jane Poole will both step down from their roles once Aviva completes its acquisition of Direct Line Group. Last week, Aviva laid out a timeline for the completion of the deal, worth £3.7bn, with it due to be completed on 1 July following a sanction hearing. As a consequence of the deal, DLG has today (23 Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
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.
First Central appoints ex-Endsleigh CEO as NED

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

Former Endsleigh CEO Alison Meckiffe has joined First Central as an independent non-executive director as talks around a flotation pick-up speed. Meckiffe, pictured, left Endsleigh at the start of 2024 after almost four years at the broker, before taking a career break. She was replaced by executive director Jo Taylor, who took Endsleigh through Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
Marine insurance costs increase amidst Israel-Iran conflict

1 week ago | postonline.co.uk | Emma Hughes

Skip to main content End of drawer navigation content Marine insurance costs increase amidst Israel-Iran conflict As a result of the Israel-Iran conflict marine insurers are now charging 0.2% of the value of a ship for journeys into the Gulf, according to data from insurance broker Marsh McLennan.