Paul Lucas
Paul Lucas

Insurance Business New Zealand

Paul Lucas

Global Managing Editor

20+ years experience

Paul Lucas is one of the insurance media industry's most decorated editors, serving as Global Editor of Insurance Business - overseeing all editorial output across the brand's regional titles worldwide.

An award-winning journalist and editor with credits spanning national newspapers and leading consumer finance platforms, Paul began his career at Trinity Mirror, and later contributed to titles including The Sun and The Daily Record, before being named UK Motoring Journalist of the Year in 2009. He has since established himself as a defining voice in specialist B2B publishing.

Under his leadership, Insurance Business has become the industry's most recognised media brand. He led the title to consecutive Insurance & Risk Publication of the Year honours at the WTW Awards in 2018, 2019 and 2021; Publication of the Year at the 2022 BIBA Awards; a Tabbies Silver Award for Best B2B Website in 2023; and Best Website at the APEX Grand Awards in 2024. In 2025, Paul added a second APEX Grand Award - Best Electronic Media - in his role as host of Insurance Business TV, reflecting his evolution into broadcast journalism.

Beyond insurance media, Paul has contributed expertise to some of the UK's most trusted consumer finance destinations, including gocompare.com and Aark International, and formerly served as editor of moneysupermarket.com.

How I think about writing for this industry…

“We cover broker-focused news through the lens that matters most to brokers - what it means for their clients, their businesses and the wider insurance market. As the most-read publisher in the global insurance industry, our role is not simply to report what is happening, but to provide the context, insight and practical relevance that helps insurance professionals understand why it matters. Our editorial approach is rooted in strong journalism, industry expertise and a clear understanding of the broker audience. Whether we're covering market movements, regulation, technology, risk, carrier strategy or emerging opportunities, we focus on the issues that affect brokers' day-to-day decisions and the direction of their businesses. We aim to cut through industry noise, challenge promotional narratives and deliver reporting that is credible, relevant and genuinely useful to the insurance professionals we serve.”

Awards and recognition

  • APEX Grand Award - Best Electronic Media 2025
  • Best Website at the APEX Grand Awards in 2024
  • Publication of the Year at the BIBA Media Awards 2022
  • Insurance & Risk Publication of the Year 2018, 2019, 2021
  • UK Motoring Journalist of the Year 2009

Featured content from Paul

Allianz posts records it largely can't sell you in New Zealand - but here's why it still matters FMA settles IPO claims with CBL as long-running enforcement case nears next phase Strait of Hormuz slams shut as ceasefire dealt huge blow

Previous experience

  • Moneysupermarket.com — Editor
  • Chronicle Newspapers — Sub Editor

Education

  • BA (Hons) Journalism, University of Central Lancashire

Read the latest stories by Paul

Lloyd's rates fell 6.7% in H1 - nearly twice the pace of last year. Brokers should be watching
The headline combined ratio looks fine. The underlying one is rising, the corporation is warning syndicates about discipline, and property cat, cyber, and specialty are softening fastest. Here is what that means for placement
Lloyd's rates fell 6.7% in H1 - nearly twice the pace of last year. Brokers should be watching
Nepal flood was triggered by a glacier, not an earthquake. For brokers, the cause is the question
When the cause is disputed, the policy wording is tested. Clients in the Himalayan corridor need cover that pays out without requiring a causal determination first
Nepal flood was triggered by a glacier, not an earthquake. For brokers, the cause is the question
Allianz posts records it largely can't sell you in New Zealand - but here is why it still matters
The group exited the NZ broker market in 2019. Allianz Trade, global capacity, and the CEO's affordability signal are what remain relevant
Allianz posts records it largely can't sell you in New Zealand - but here is why it still matters
Zurich posts 13% BOP growth and US$3.5bn net income in H1 2026 as Asia-Pacific momentum builds
Strong regional P&C and Life growth, a 94.0% combined ratio weighed by elevated catastrophe losses, and a pending specialty acquisition with direct implications for New Zealand commercial lines
Zurich posts 13% BOP growth and US$3.5bn net income in H1 2026 as Asia-Pacific momentum builds
Lockton hits US$4.5 billion in revenue in sixth straight year of double-digit growth
People Solutions crosses US$1 billion for the first time - a milestone that tells the story of where independent brokerage is headed
Lockton hits US$4.5 billion in revenue in sixth straight year of double-digit growth
FMA settles IPO claims with CBL as long-running enforcement case nears next phase
Latest agreement follows director settlement and keeps spotlight on disclosure governance for NZ insurers
FMA settles IPO claims with CBL as long-running enforcement case nears next phase
IFSO warns consumers to verify AI-generated complaint advice
Warning comes amid rise in misleading insurance guidance
IFSO warns consumers to verify AI-generated complaint advice
Strait of Hormuz slams shut as ceasefire dealt huge blow
Closure raises concerns for marine insurers and global shipping
Strait of Hormuz slams shut as ceasefire dealt huge blow
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