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Extinction Rebellion issues fossil fuel ultimatum to 52 insurance firms
Extinction Rebellion has given insurers 14 days to announce they will no longer be insuring new fossil fuel projects.
Hiscox’s Hemming reveals ‘bold ambition’ for distribution
Gareth Hemming, who joined Hiscox UK as chief distribution officer a year ago, has shared what brokers can expect from the insurer in the next 12 months.
Hurricane Milton insured losses to run into the tens of billions
The insurance industry is likely to suffer losses of tens of billions of dollars from damage inflicted by Hurricane Milton last week, according to early estimates.
Big Interview: Jo Taylor, Endsleigh
Jo Taylor, executive director of Endsleigh, shares plans to consign the student specialist brand to the past, ways to attract fresh meat to the insurance market, plus how the broker is supporting schools and universities facing financial challenges in 2024.
Spotlight: Effortless online journeys with a smooth payments system
Optimising insurance payments isn’t just about speed and efficiency – there are other benefits too, as Tim Evershed finds out.
Ex-Crawford UK president Lisa Bartlett resurfaces at Gallagher
Lisa Bartlett has been appointed as managing director of Gallagher’s Birmingham office, following her resignation from Crawford earlier in the year.
HMRC tax credit swings CII into surplus
The Chartered Insurance Institute has finally swung back into a surplus of funds thanks to a tax credit from HM Revenue & Customs.
ISC Group names Powell CEO
After six months as interim managing director of ISC Group, Carmen Powell has been made CEO of the organisation dedicated to the development and advancement of women in insurance.
Lloyd’s risk code offers ‘breathing space’ for transition support
Lloyd’s transition TCX class offers syndicates “breathing space” for supporting the energy transition, according to class underwriter for onshore energy at Chaucer Alex Nelson.
Why the FCA should slash red tape to save brokers
News Editor’s View: Scott McGee examines the impact of the Financial Conduct Authority’s Consumer Duty, debating whether the regulator's promise to reduce the weight of regulation is too little, too late for small brokers struggling as a result of red tape.
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Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Award winners revealed
Allianz (including LV), Aviva, DWF and Sedgwick were all multiple winners at the Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Awards last night (3 October).
Insurance Post’s Top 90 MGAs revealed
Ardonagh Group, Brown & Brown, Gallagher, Markerstudy and Policy Expert are the UK’s five biggest MGAs.
Time to shift from diversity thinking towards inclusive action
Editor’s View: Emma Ann Hughes reflects on Lloyd’s tenth Dive In festival and concludes it showed the insurance industry needs to go from Sunday morning thinking about diversity to Monday morning action to create an inclusive culture.
How to axe insurance’s Old Boys’ Club
Analysis: Damisola Sulaiman examines the insurance industry’s efforts to dismantle its Old Boys’ Club culture, highlighting initiatives to promote diversity in recruitment, while exploring the challenges that remain in creating a truly inclusive environment for all professionals.
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Insurers hike spending on cyber security
Combined cyber security spending for insurance companies and asset managers increased by 53% between 2019 and early 2023, a Moody’s survey has shown.
Alarm bells ring over uptick in buildings insurance complaints
A sharp increase in buildings insurance complaints has sounded alarm bells within the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Insurance Post’s Top 90 MGAs revealed
Ardonagh Group, Brown & Brown, Gallagher, Markerstudy and Policy Expert are the UK’s five biggest MGAs.
Only 3% of underwriters reckon pricing tech is perfect
A staggering 97% of UK actuaries and underwriters see room for improvement in the pricing technology they use, according to research from hyperexponential.
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