Risk management
Laying down the law
Maintaining compliance with the new legislation being introduced in 2026 will be a challenge for millions of businesses and individuals. This content highlights why prevention is always better than cure and how the benefits offered by legal protection policies are already proving their worth.
What should your customer do when they come across a legal dispute?
Legal disputes often arise unexpectedly. Whatever the situation, taking the right steps early on helps protect your customer for the legal process ahead. Here are some key actions to take as soon as your business customer faces a legal issue.
Coalition claws back £16.4m of policyholders’ stolen funds in 2025
Cyber insurer Coalition recovered £16.4m in stolen funds for policyholders around the world last year, with an average recovery of £152,053.
Blog: Sums insured - the greener way, one cuppa at a time
Site visits remain an integral part of the fabric of property insurance. But remote reviews of buildings sums insured are also effective and with surprisingly positive environmental results. Read this article to find out more.
Admiral Group acquires £80m digital fleet MGA Flock
Admiral Group has reached an agreement to acquire Flock, a data-driven fleet insurance specialist.
Blog: What you told me you want from risk management
Risk management needs to scale, hit harder and modernise fast. Johnny Thomson, head of strategic planning at RiskSTOP Group, reveals the industry’s top demands – and how data and AI are already reshaping what insurers, brokers and clients expect.
Roundtable: Transforming risk management in commercial insurance
From AI and sensors to board-level governance and SME engagement, an Insurance Post roundtable held in conjunction with RiskSTOP delved into how insurers and brokers can help businesses navigate a complex risk landscape and strengthen loss prevention…
Food allergies and the law
For food businesses, nurseries, schools and workplace canteens, managing allergens isn’t optional; it’s a legal and ethical responsibility. This article unpacks the key legal duties, best practices, and potential risks.
Markel boss Mooney warns SMEs are 'consciously' choosing to underinsure
Experts have called on greater education around renewals and the true value of insurance as underinsurance has started to become a conscious decision for SMEs.
Blog: Claims standards are tightening, but rebuild costs are the real stress test
Claims handling is under regulatory scrutiny again, but the economics of rebuilding may be shaping home insurance outcomes just as much. In this blog, Matthew Ward, senior surveyor at RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com, explains why sums insured deserve renewed…
Biba to launch cyber insurance broker directory
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is working on the launch of a directory of accredited cyber insurance brokers, as the trade body highlights growing cyber-attack risk.
Gallagher boss Rea to replace Aon’s Kielty as Biba deputy chair
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has announced that Michael Rea, Gallagher’s UK CEO, will be the association’s next deputy chair.
JMG adds SafeSchool to risk management portfolio
JMG Group has bought specialist education-focused health and safety consultancy SafeSchool.
Infographic: Top 10 reasons for equipment breakdown insurance
No matter what type of business or organisation, where its located, or what type of equipment they depend on, businesses should consider equipment breakdown insurance.
End of Year Review 2025: Liiba’s Chris Croft
Chris Croft, the CEO of the London & International Insurance Brokers’ Association, describes the UK government’s financial services strategy as “depressingly insurer focused” and imagines an AI persona with a 1986 style perm in honour of footballer…
Meet the MGA: Arrow Risk Management
Arrow Risk Management CEO Jon Godfray explains how the MGA combines decades of expertise, cutting edge technology and underwriting excellence to create what he hopes the market recognises as a ‘quality shop’.
Blog: Brokers must rethink their role as supply chain risk reaches new inflection point
The role of a broker is not simply to place insurance, but to help clients navigate uncertainty with confidence, including anticipating problems before they materialise, argues Nick Smallcorn, managing director of corporate and specialty risks at Clear…
Aviva urges brokers to educate SMEs on cyber risks
Research from Aviva has found 36% of SMEs rank cyber as their most significant risk, with the insurer urging brokers to step in as firms underestimate cyber and other disruptive risks.
Don't let fraudsters steal your Christmas cheer
The festive season should be about family, food, and fun - not fraud. Yet, as online shopping surges in December, scammers are working overtime. This blog sheds light on the latest fake purchase confirmation scam and reg flags to watch for.
End of Year Review 2025: Ecclesiastical’s David Carey
David Carey, managing director of Ecclesiastical’s intermediary business applauds the £10m landmark reached by Insurance United Against Dementia, cautions against a one dimensional approach to risk pricing; and gets misty eyed about ‘Madchester’.
Pool Re: terrorism cover should be standard commercial feature
A gathering of experts at Pool Re’s annual Market Event has called for the reinstatement of terrorism cover as a standard feature of commercial property insurance.