Louise Isted
Louise joined Insurance Day in 2023 from Bermuda:Re+ILS, where she was the editor.
Before entering the re/insurance space, Louise covered the energy sector in senior roles at the World Nuclear Association, Platts (S&P Global) and ICIS. She also worked as an energy markets reporter at Reuters and Argus Media.
She has a Postgraduate Diploma in periodicals journalism from the University of Cardiff and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in Russian from Durham University.
At Insurance Day, Louise is responsible for long-form content, including analyses, interviews, op-eds and special reports.
Louise was named the Insurance and Risk Profile Interviewer of the Year at the WTW 2024 Media Awards.
Latest From Louise Isted
Banyan Risk launches inland marine and marine property line
Bermuda-based MGA continues product expansion strategy with Accredited-backed line
Willis Re buys BMS Re US
Acquisition provides ‘strong platform’ to accelerate reinsurance broker’s geographic growth and diversify business lines
War risk is not for the faint-hearted
Simon Lockwood, the head of shipowners at Willis Marine GB, describes the warning signs of inexperience among war insurers
War risk is not for the faint-hearted
Simon Lockwood, the head of shipowners at Willis Marine GB, describes the warning signs of inexperience among war insurers
Colombia boosts climate resilience with parametric insurance
Colombian parametric insurance product includes Guy Carpenter, Swiss Re, Axa Climate, Munich Re, Raincoat and La Previsora SA Compañía de Seguros
Zurich half-year profits jump 13% to $4.8bn
Emea contributed $264m to the Swiss insurer’s property and casualty GWP of $29.9bn