Francis Churchill

Francis joined Insurance Day in 2022 as a reporter and within a year was promoted to deputy editor.
Francis joined from People Management magazine, where he was the news editor. Before that he was a reporter at Supply Management magazine. He has also contributed articles for The Guardian and the Frontline Club Charitable Trust.
He has a Master’s degree in international journalism from the University of London and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in politics and international relations from the University of Kent.
At Insurance Day, Francis supports the editor in the daily operations of the editorial team.
Latest From Francis Churchill
Ransomware claims stabilised in 2024
Ransomware claims frequency declined 3% last year, while severity fell 7% year on year, analysis by Coalition finds
UK cyber claims continue to trend upwards
Last year saw the second-highest number of claims on record, with ransomware remaining a key threat, analysis by Marsh finds
WTW adds international property facility to Neuron
Facility’s transition to broker’s digital trading platform coincides with its May 1 renewal
How digital underwriting is helping to grow the US flood market
Better modelling and policy changes are driving the growth of the private US flood insurance market
Lancashire reinsurance premiums climb 21% in Q1
Insurance premiums edge down as US growth offset by reduction in aviation business
Hiscox London market premiums grow 4% in Q1
Growth driven by property and marine, energy and specialty lines