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
Climate risk is driving up insurance costs, US federal body finds
But insurers and Republicans object to Federal Insurance Office study, saying evidence is flawed
Biba warns of regulatory burden and flood risk in manifesto
Association wants less onerous regulation and trade deal with Europe
Lloyd’s exposure to California wildfires likely to be limited
Syndicates’ catastrophe budgets can manage California losses as market has reduced its exposure in recent years
Loss estimates for California wildfires keep climbing
Insured losses will be tens of billions and could breach reinsurance attachment points, analysts say
LMA announces pivot to North America
Lloyd’s Market Association will press US officials on regulatory matters and work to increase market’s profile in 2025
California legislators plan liquidity backstop for Fair Plan
Law would allow state bank to issue catastrophe bonds if Fair Plan runs low on cash amid fears Los Angeles fires could strain last resort insurer