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
Re/insurers underscore role in climate action
Aon, Marsh and Swiss Re outline what they brought to, and took away from, talks at Cop29
Inland waterways are vulnerable to climate change
Research by Marsh details how low and high water levels each exacerbate the challenge of navigating inland routes
Everest launches insurance business in Italy
The launch in Italy follows the Bermuda-based group’s recent expansion into other key international markets
Managing general agents are extending their reach
Firms should ‘stay resilient’ to their underwriting principles when facing a reducing rating adequacy environment, Managing General Agents' Association chief executive says
Claims are the barometer of operational quality
Bjørnar Andresen, chief underwriting officer of the world’s biggest protection and indemnity club, outlines how to manage the ups and downs of claims frequency
Claims are the barometer of operational quality: Gard CUO
Bjørnar Andresen, chief underwriting officer of the world’s biggest protection and indemnity club, outlines how to manage the ups and downs of claims frequency