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
Travelers CEO downplays impact of US tariffs
Tariffs have had ‘no impact’ on second quarter but this may change in second half of the year, Schnitzer says
PRA moves forward on Lloyd’s approvals streamlining
New process aimed at slashing approval times for Lloyd’s managing agents is now in effect
UK captives regime must be risk-based, agile and competitive to thrive
Insurance leaders say new captives law could fill gap in UK insurance sector, but only if the regulations are correctly drafted
FCA promises to speed up regulatory decisions
Regulator will decide on complete applications for new firms within four months
Industry welcomes Treasury plans for UK captives regime
HM Treasury also opens consultations on ILS and senior managers regime in wider deregulation drive
Biba calls on Reeves to cut FCA red tape
Broker trade body wants ‘far more proportionate regulatory framework', while London Market Group wants movement on captives law and investment hub