Benjamin Tailor

In the intricate world of global finance and insurance, a single leadership appointment can signal a profound strategic shift, and the recent naming of Hailey Franklin as the new Commercial Director for Personal Broker at Allianz UK is a development that resonates far beyond a mere personnel

The digital age has ushered in a new category of peril so profoundly complex and interconnected that it defies traditional risk management, where a single vulnerability in a widely used software can trigger a global cascade of failures. Unlike natural disasters or physical asset damage, cyber risk

The script for the future, confidently written in the early months of 2016, promised a decade of predictable growth and regulatory calm for London's insurance market, a world where prevailing wisdom was the safest currency. This carefully constructed narrative, however, was destined for the

The long-held promise of a secure retirement, once anchored by the certainty of traditional pensions, is finding a modern counterpart within the very architecture of employer-sponsored savings plans through the integration of in-plan annuities. This evolution is rapidly moving from a niche concept

A single cyber-attack on a major automotive manufacturer in 2025 sent shockwaves not just through its digital infrastructure but across an entire physical supply chain, immediately impacting over 100,000 workers and sparking a debate over who should bear the costs. This incident serves as a stark

The insurance industry has long operated with a costly paradox at its financial core, where a two to three percent error rate on reconciliations is often considered an acceptable cost of doing business, a tolerance that translates into millions of dollars in unidentified funds and countless hours

The monumental task of reviving a corporate titan is often surpassed only by the challenge of sustaining that newfound success, a reality now confronting American International Group (AIG) as it executes a carefully orchestrated leadership transition. With a legacy of remarkable recovery behind it,

A pet's subtle change in behavior or appearance can often be the first sign of a developing health issue, yet these early warnings are frequently missed, leading to diagnoses only after a condition has become advanced and more difficult to treat. A Korean startup, Sibiliter, is revolutionizing this

International travelers planning spontaneous getaways to the scenic landscapes of Georgia are now met with a significant new prerequisite that reshapes the entry process and demands more thorough preparation. As of January 1, 2026, the Georgian government has enacted a mandatory requirement for all

A recent court order has thrown a harsh spotlight on the cutthroat world of insurance brokerage, where the competition for top talent has escalated into a full-blown legal battle with far-reaching implications for the entire industry. This decisive intervention highlights a growing trend of