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Ways to tackle economics-driven insurance application fraud
Nick Jackson, partnerships director of CDL, explains how to detect quote manipulation or misrepresentation among those feeling the pinch.
Five insurers given green light to appeal Excel Centre BI judgment
Five insurers have been given permission to appeal last month’s Commercial Court judgment on ‘at-the-premises’ business interruption claims, with only RSA accepting the outcome.
Ferma calls for governments to help resolve cyber market issues
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has called on public authorities to aid in resolving thorny issues facing the cyber insurance market.
More changes for Allianz as Hobbs is named chief distribution officer
Nick Hobbs has been revealed as chief distribution officer for Allianz Commercial in the UK, effective immediately.
Watch Zurich, Allianz, Markel, Guidewire and SS&C discuss claims inflation
The industry is facing the brunt of rising inflation across most lines of insurance as carriers see claims expenses mounting.
Blanc wants Aviva to persist as ‘massive voice’ on sustainability
Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc has said she hopes to continue to use the insurer’s voice to push for the “sustainability agenda.”
Who wants to be a DLG CEO?
Editor’s View: It is approaching six months since Penny James, Direct Line Group’s CEO “stepped down” from the role, but who could be in line to take over?
Insurers granted permission to appeal mixed-injuries ruling
The Court of Appeal has granted permission for the Association of British Insurers to appeal the decision of the first two cases of mixed-injury claims involving both whiplash and non-whiplash injuries, Insurance Post can reveal.
Allianz reveals Treloar’s successor at LV
Allianz has named Serge Raffard as its new personal managing director, following the recent news that Steve Treloar has decided to leave to pursue new opportunities.
Claims Apprentice 2023: Episode six – The Final Interviews
With the three team tasks done and dusted, it is time for the six candidates to come face-to-face with Kennedys’ very own Sir Alan Sugar – Claire Mulligan – and put forward a case as to why they should be crowned the winner of 2023 Claims Apprentice.
Court of Appeal to examine aggregation and furlough issues in Stonegate appeal
Questions on aggregation and furlough that could alter the size of Covid business interruption payouts by tens or hundreds of millions of pounds are set to be revisited by the Court of Appeal later this year.
Simplifai’s AI tool; Howden’s telematics app; A-One joins Brokerbility
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Simon McGinn to step down as Allianz Commercial CEO
Simon McGinn, chief executive of Allianz Commercial, is set to step down on 1 July, the insurer announced.
Best Insurance Employer – 2023 BIA shortlists revealed
We can today reveal the 12 firms that have been shortlisted for the two Best Insurance Employer categories at the 2023 British Insurance Awards.
Claims Apprentice 2023: Episode five – Claims Inflation Podcast part two
Having recorded their vox pops this week, things get real as Teams Aspire and Connect go into the studio to record their broadcasts.
Zurich and Core Logic partner; Marshmallow secures extra funding; Lloyd’s appoints CUO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Two founding members remain as Allianz and Axa leave NZIA
Allianz and Axa have both decided to leave the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance, meaning just two founding members remain after three leave in one day.
Scor leaves NZIA and commits to Norwegian gas and oil exploration
Reinsurer Scor has become the latest founding member to leave the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance, CEO Thierry Leger announced at the company’s annual general meeting.
Steve Treloar to step down as LV CEO
Steve Treloar, chief executive of LV GI and Allianz Personal, is leaving the business at the end of June.
Insurers slammed for ‘abandoning net zero targets’ to back Nordic gas and oil exploration
Greenpeace says insurers are prioritising “dirty profits” over the future of the planet as it names 69 insurers involved with a gas and oil exploration project in Norway.
Claims Apprentice 2023: Episode four – Claims Inflation Podcast part one
With one victory each, the third challenge looks to be vital for Teams Aspire and Connect as the claims apprentices seek to impress Kennedys’ very own ‘Alan Sugar’, Claire Mulligan.
Insurance Post Podcast: Raising the bar for cyber cover
Cyber insurers can’t rely on understanding the risks that were faced by businesses in the past to underwrite the right level of cover for the future, according to Aviva’s head of cyber Stephen Ridley.
Swiss Re joins Net-Zero Insurance Alliance exodus
Swiss Re has joined Zurich, Hannover Re and Munich Re in turning its back on the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance.
Howden unifies business; Pikl partners with Confused; Gallagher sponsors the horses
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.