Jamie Marchant
@jamiemarchant55.bsky.social
Aged but inquisitive independent insurance marketing, communications and PR specialist and proud Chartered Insurer (FCII). Own views on (almost) everything.
AI and the insurance industry. Threat or billion dollar opportunity? www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/tech...
Artificial Intelligence insurance premiums to hit US$4.8 billion within 7 years
New report predicts big boom – and soon
www.insurancebusinessmag.com
August 5, 2025 at 9:04 AM
AI and the insurance industry. Threat or billion dollar opportunity? www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/tech...
Honestly, I was just a young boy when I joined but still a proud Fellow of Chartered Insurance Institute and a Chartered Insurer.
July 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Honestly, I was just a young boy when I joined but still a proud Fellow of Chartered Insurance Institute and a Chartered Insurer.
If true, this is unacceptable and UK regulator should investigate. Insurers & brokers are obliged by regulation to offer 'fair value' this seems to fly in the face of this, especially as credit risk is managed by the interest charge. www.postonline.co.uk/news/7957958... #insurance #insurancenews
Insurers exposed for pricing bias over payment preference - Insurance Post
Some insurers and brokers on price comparison websites are inflating motor premiums based solely on whether a customer indicates a preference for paying monthly
www.postonline.co.uk
June 18, 2025 at 1:09 PM
If true, this is unacceptable and UK regulator should investigate. Insurers & brokers are obliged by regulation to offer 'fair value' this seems to fly in the face of this, especially as credit risk is managed by the interest charge. www.postonline.co.uk/news/7957958... #insurance #insurancenews
Are you operating a UK insurer or in UK financial services? Apparently, cyberhackers have you in their sights and are coming for you next: www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/cybe... #insurance #insurancenews
First M&S – now insurers are hackers' target
High profile group now targeting insurance industry says Google team
www.insurancebusinessmag.com
June 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Are you operating a UK insurer or in UK financial services? Apparently, cyberhackers have you in their sights and are coming for you next: www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/cybe... #insurance #insurancenews
I volunteer for this amazing organisation. If you live in Sussex or Surrey here in the UK, why don't you come and join us too? youtube.com/watch?v=g-MU...
Happy Volunteers’ Week from FareShare Sussex & Surrey Staff
YouTube video by FareShare Sussex & Surrey
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June 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
I volunteer for this amazing organisation. If you live in Sussex or Surrey here in the UK, why don't you come and join us too? youtube.com/watch?v=g-MU...
Seems sensible. But with a few exceptions these installment charges are still far too high: www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/auto... #insurance #insurancenews #treatingcustomersfairly
Consumer Intelligence urges insurers to consider TIC over APR
Report reveals a change in policyholder payment options
www.insurancebusinessmag.com
May 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Seems sensible. But with a few exceptions these installment charges are still far too high: www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/auto... #insurance #insurancenews #treatingcustomersfairly
Insurers could be on the hook for £100m following M&S cyber attack: www.thetimes.com/article/a856...
M&S in line for insurance payout of up to £100m after cyberattack
Providers Allianz and Beazley are liable for the claim, which the retailer could cash in on following the theft of customers’ data by hackers
www.thetimes.com
May 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Insurers could be on the hook for £100m following M&S cyber attack: www.thetimes.com/article/a856...
Financial services legend to step down...at 94:
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Warren Buffett announces retirement from leading Berkshire Hathaway
Billionaire shocked audience of investors with disclosure and said his vice-chair, Greg Abel, should take over
www.theguardian.com
May 4, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Financial services legend to step down...at 94:
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Shame. Another one bites the dust. 'Intact' just doesn't have the same ring to it. RSA Insurance brand with traditions in insurance of over 300 years to disappear from UK streets later in 2025: www.rsainsurance.co.uk/news/rsa-upd... #insurance #insurancenews
RSA to rebrand as Intact Insurance
Today, we (RSA Insurance) have announced we will rebrand and change our name to Intact Insurance by the end of 2025. Hear from Ken Norgrove, RSA UK and International’s CEO, and Charles Brindamour, Int...
www.rsainsurance.co.uk
April 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Shame. Another one bites the dust. 'Intact' just doesn't have the same ring to it. RSA Insurance brand with traditions in insurance of over 300 years to disappear from UK streets later in 2025: www.rsainsurance.co.uk/news/rsa-upd... #insurance #insurancenews
'Go big or go niche', the only recipes for success in the UK's personal lines insurance market Ageas steps up to acquire esure taking it to UK No3: www.theguardian.com/business/202... #insurance #insurancenews
Belgian insurer buys Sheilas’ Wheels owner Esure in £1.3bn deal
Ageas acquisition will unite two ‘complementary’ firms to create UK’s third-biggest home and motor insurer
www.theguardian.com
April 14, 2025 at 12:56 PM
'Go big or go niche', the only recipes for success in the UK's personal lines insurance market Ageas steps up to acquire esure taking it to UK No3: www.theguardian.com/business/202... #insurance #insurancenews
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Trustee Vacancy: Join our Board as Treasurer - FareShare Sussex & Surrey
We are looking for a new Trustee to join our Board as our Treasurer This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in an engaging governance role in a charity that is making a tangible difference bot...
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April 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Are you a local finance professional looking to volunteer your time? If so, our charity board needs you. Interested? Find out more 👇
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Don't be fooled. This remains a juicy profit centre for insurers and eases their renewal process too. 10%+ APR is still far too high: www.actuarialpost.co.uk/news/article... #insurancenews #insurance
Insurance customers save GBP100m as instalment costs fall
Consumer Intelligence report shows insurance customers save GBP100m as instalment costs fall
www.actuarialpost.co.uk
April 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Don't be fooled. This remains a juicy profit centre for insurers and eases their renewal process too. 10%+ APR is still far too high: www.actuarialpost.co.uk/news/article... #insurancenews #insurance
A fine mess indeed...🙄 www.thetimes.com/article/7894...
Lloyd’s of London has been set adrift with a lame duck at the helm
Chief executive John Neal is leaving to join the broker Aon and should be replaced now to prevent conflict of interest
www.thetimes.com
March 30, 2025 at 8:03 AM
A fine mess indeed...🙄 www.thetimes.com/article/7894...
Treating consumers fairly? I think not...👇
www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-a... #insurance #insurancenews
www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-a... #insurance #insurancenews
Whiplash reforms: motorists got pennies, insurers got millions
Promised £35 annual saving turned out to be just £15 - and even that's debatable.
www.lawgazette.co.uk
March 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Treating consumers fairly? I think not...👇
www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-a... #insurance #insurancenews
www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-a... #insurance #insurancenews
Cheaper car insurance prices for UK motorists means only one thing; premiums will go up. The cycle of boom and bust goes on🙄
www.insurancetimes.co.uk/news/motor-m...
www.insurancetimes.co.uk/news/motor-m...
Motor market currently ‘at about the softest point in the cycle’ – Geoff Carter
'Our view is that the market is substantially underpriced on new business at the moment - the pendulum has swung too far,' says chief executive
www.insurancetimes.co.uk
March 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Cheaper car insurance prices for UK motorists means only one thing; premiums will go up. The cycle of boom and bust goes on🙄
www.insurancetimes.co.uk/news/motor-m...
www.insurancetimes.co.uk/news/motor-m...
But it won't last long...UK motorists see biggest annual fall in car insurance prices since 2014: www.insurancetimes.co.uk/news/motoris... #insurance #insurancenews
Motorists see biggest annual fall in car insurance premiums since 2014
The trend has been largely driven by 'easing claims inflation and frequency'
www.insurancetimes.co.uk
March 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
But it won't last long...UK motorists see biggest annual fall in car insurance prices since 2014: www.insurancetimes.co.uk/news/motoris... #insurance #insurancenews
Interesting. Are the shackles being loosened?
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
City watchdog ponders rule changes to simplify comparisons of financial products
FCA to explore simplifying communications about savings accounts and review parts of its credit advertising rules
www.theguardian.com
March 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Interesting. Are the shackles being loosened?
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Scale and success continues to grow. A powerhouse UK broking group that continues to gather steam...
www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/brea... #insurance #insurancenews
www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/brea... #insurance #insurancenews
Howden to acquire Barnett Waddingham in major employee benefits expansion
Deal doubles headcount of key global team
www.insurancebusinessmag.com
March 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Scale and success continues to grow. A powerhouse UK broking group that continues to gather steam...
www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/brea... #insurance #insurancenews
www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/brea... #insurance #insurancenews
Fair value? I think not. The next UK insurance industry scandal is right here 👇
www.insurancetimes.co.uk/news/insurer...
www.insurancetimes.co.uk/news/insurer...
Insurers still charging ‘excessive’ interest to pay monthly, Which? warns
'For millions to face excessive charges due to their circumstances is unfair - and exactly the kind of issue the FCA should address,' says director
www.insurancetimes.co.uk
March 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Fair value? I think not. The next UK insurance industry scandal is right here 👇
www.insurancetimes.co.uk/news/insurer...
www.insurancetimes.co.uk/news/insurer...
Consolidation to continue as Ageas and Allianz rumoured to be taking a closer look at UK's Esure? To be successful in the UK's ultra-competitive personal insurance market, size really matters: uk.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/... #insurance #insurancenews
Ageas and Allianz explore bid for British insurance group esure, sources say
Belgian insurer Ageas has retained advisors to explore a bid for British motor and home insurer esure, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as part of plans to consolidate the UK...
uk.marketscreener.com
March 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Consolidation to continue as Ageas and Allianz rumoured to be taking a closer look at UK's Esure? To be successful in the UK's ultra-competitive personal insurance market, size really matters: uk.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/... #insurance #insurancenews
Some common sense for once from the UK regulator: www.cityam.com/regulator-co...
Regulator considers redress scheme in motor finance review
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has outlined the next steps in the motor finance review, including an industry redress scheme.
www.cityam.com
March 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Some common sense for once from the UK regulator: www.cityam.com/regulator-co...
Bravo! UK insurance broker develops innovative cover to help employers fund parents' forced absences from work as a result of childrens' illness: www.thetimes.com/article/af7f...
Start-up offers insurance for back-up care for sick children
Yurtle comes up with product to help employers dealing with parents’ forced absenteeism
www.thetimes.com
March 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Bravo! UK insurance broker develops innovative cover to help employers fund parents' forced absences from work as a result of childrens' illness: www.thetimes.com/article/af7f...
Sense at last. 'ill thought out' the original rebrand certainly was but also an enormous waste of time and money that only heaped derision on a respected business: www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Vowel movement: Abrdn renames itself Aberdeen to remove ‘distractions’
UK fund manager reverses 2021 rebrand that was criticised by brand expert as ‘ill thought-out’
www.theguardian.com
March 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Sense at last. 'ill thought out' the original rebrand certainly was but also an enormous waste of time and money that only heaped derision on a respected business: www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Three major acquisitions, revenues and profitability up and the COR improves too. Another outstanding year for Aviva plc and CEO Dame Amanda Blanc: www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/brea...
Amanda Blanc on how the Direct Line deal fits in
Is further M&A on the cards?
www.insurancebusinessmag.com
March 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Three major acquisitions, revenues and profitability up and the COR improves too. Another outstanding year for Aviva plc and CEO Dame Amanda Blanc: www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/brea...