Ben Margulies

Ben joined Insurance Day in 2024 from Infopro Digital, where he covered central banks.
Before embarking on a career in journalism, Ben was a lecturer at the Universities of Essex and Brighton.
He has a PhD in government from the University of Essex, a Master’s in comparative politics from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a Bachelor of Science degree in politics from New York University.
Latest From Ben Margulies
US P&C insurers face ‘solid but decelerating’ growth: Swiss Re
Direct premiums written growth expected to slow to 5% in 2025 and 4% in 2026, as reinsurance giant warns underwriting tailwinds are ‘mostly past’
P&C insurers must prepare for ageing, urban world: Capgemini
Insurers must adjust to covering networked systems of goods and services in increasingly concentrated urban areas
Chubb CEO laments ‘uncertainty and confusion’ of Trump trade policy
Chief executive says Chubb’s strategy ‘is enduring’ with long-term focus as wildfires hit first-quarter results
Aon pegs Q1 insured losses at $53bn
California wildfires alone account for $37.5bn hit for insurance industry in second-worst quarter for insured losses
Louisiana may give commissioner more power to lower rates
Bill eliminates provision that says no rate in ‘competitive market’ is too high
SFO charges broker UIB over bribery allegations
UK authorities allege Lloyd’s broker failed to stop US business partners bribing Ecuador officials