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
Oak Re syndicate expansion approved by Lloyd’s
Oak Re syndicate launched in January with Hampden and Bain Capital support
PRA warns general insurers could face ‘challenging’ 2025/26
Stress test for general insurers coming in May 2026
US insurers will be ‘deeply impacted’ by tariffs: APCIA president
Additional tariffs could cost carriers up to $60bn in additional motor claims alone, David Sampson says
Rating agencies warn European insurers face tariff blows
Insurers could see earnings decline, claims rise and financing become more difficult
Axa XL survey foresees slowdown in credit and political risk
Easing inflation and lower prices indicate post-pandemic growth spurt is cooling
Energy market profitability ‘balancing on a tightrope’, WTW says
The market’s revenue potential means it continues to draw capital even as prices fall, broking giant says