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
War on shipping routes is not the only risk
Risk managers should be alert to the impact of war on seaborne transit, International Union of Marine Insurance president argues
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
Sompo eyes marine growth in Europe
Japan-owned carrier’s head of marine and specialty describes how long-term commitment is key to client confidence
P&I clubs are well versed in sustainability: American Club’s Hamilton
The American Club’s chief underwriting officer, Tom Hamilton, describes the 2024 protection and indemnity renewal, his market outlook and the path to sustainability
Arctic Council ‘virtually meaningless without Russia’: LMA’s Roberts
Neil Roberts, the head of marine and aviation at the Lloyd’s Market Association, describes the insurance sector’s view of a changing Arctic
Canada’s Foxquilt links with Markel in ‘ubiquitous’ North American market
Insurers that partner with insurtechs will be ready for collaborations with Big Tech, Foxquilt’s chief executive, Mark Morissette, says