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Sam Younger named new chair of IFoA regulatory board

Over the past two decades, he has held several high-profile regulatory and oversight roles, including inaugural chair of the Electoral Commission (2001–2008), chief executive of the Charity Commission for England and Wales (2010–2014), chair of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, chair of CILEX Regulation, director of the Advertising Standards Authority, and senior independent director across a range of organisations.

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Warren Buffett’s BHSI bolsters UK leadership as it sharpens regional strategy

Esa’s promotion follows BHSI’s move in May to launch a dedicated UK programs division. The unit is led by Rob Munden, who joined from specialist managing general agent Euna, where he was chief executive. Munden brought 30 years of experience and extensive contacts in the MGA sector, and now oversees the development of program underwriting across property, casualty, marine, executive and professional lines, and accident and health insurance. 

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Aviva the latest to hold firm on climate strategy despite political pushback

While some in the financial sector have scaled back climate commitments in recent months, leaders within the insurance industry argue that adaptation is becoming inseparable from profitability. At Marsh, Beverly Adams, head of climate and catastrophe resilience, said many clients had invested heavily in climate adaptation measures – ranging from flood defences to wildfire mitigation – and now want those efforts reflected in their insurance terms. “We’re seeing many of our clients who’ve modelled their risks, built out resilience playbooks, and made real strategic investments in climate adaptation,” she said. “Now they’re asking: where’s the recognition from insurers?” Adams believes the London market is uniquely placed to lead on resilience underwriting, with its history of innovation, ties to government policy, and early adoption of climate disclosure frameworks.

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Which regulatory actions has the insurance sector been pleased with in the last 12 months?

In the final 2025 edition of the Big Question series, experts from across the market delved into the regulatory actions they have been most pleased with and disappointed with, during the last 12 months. This is your chance to hear the views of Carpenters Group, Claims Consortium Group, the LMA, LIIBA, BIBA, OneAdvent, Sedgwick, iCAN, Acies MGU, Konsileo, WTW Networks and ALPS Ltd.

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