Articles by Burhan Khadbai
Roundtable: What will insurers of the future look like?
One of the big challenges the insurance industry faces is adapting to the increasing use of technology. Post, together with the Chartered Insurance Institute, took a look at what the future of the industry might look like
Interview: Andrew McMellin, XL Catlin
Insurance CEO Andrew McMellin speaks about the integration of XL and Catlin and what objectives lie ahead for the firm this year and beyond
Airmic 2016: Airmic publishes fair presentation clause
Airmic has published a clause to protect policyholders who innocently breach the duty of fair presentation introduced in the Insurance Act.
Quiz of the week - 03 June 2016
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Co-op GI CFO Kieran O’Keeffe returns to LV
LV has appointed Kieran O’Keeffe as finance director for general insurance, who is expected to join towards the end of the year.
PIB acquires Channel Insurance Brokers
PIB Insurance Brokers has launched a presence in the Channel Islands with the acquisition of Guernsey-based Channel Insurance Brokers.
Markel’s Wayne Paternoster and Robin Ungless made redundant
Markel International’s joint managing directors of specialty Wayne Paternoster and Robin Ungless have been made redundant, following a wholesale business restructure of the insurer, Post can reveal.
RSA completes sale of Mexico business
RSA has completed the sale of its operations in Mexico to Suramericana, the Colombia-based insurance subsidiary of Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana.
In Depth: Wearable Tech: More science fact than fiction, but is there a wearable future for insurers?
As wearable tech becomes more mainstream, what are the risks for the industry?
Career development: DAS Law launches graduate academy with focus on PI litigation
Bristol-based DAS Law is launching an academy to offer practical, hands-on legal experience for law graduates and post graduates in the region
Interview: Clive Clarke, Airmic
Incoming Airmic chair Clive Clarke talks to Burhan Khadbai about his journey to the role and the key issues facing the risk management and insurance communities
TT Club GWP slides, COR rises to 94.4% in ‘normal year’
TT Club reported a drop in gross written premium and a weaker combined operating ratio for 2015, following an up-tick in large claims from events such as the Tianjin explosion.
Compass looks to seal MBO from Gallagher in ‘next couple of months’
Compass is deep in negotiations for a management buyout from parent company Arthur J Gallagher, with the acquisition expected to close in "the next couple of months".
Government accepts Insurance Fraud Taskforce recommendations
The government has accepted the recommendations it has been given by the Insurance Fraud Taskforce and has called for the whole industry to tackle the issue.
IBIS 2016: Caliber Collision leaves door open for possible European entry
Caliber Collision has refused to rule out an emergence into the European collision repair market as it continues to ramp up acquisitions in the US, delegates were told at the IBIS Global Summit 2016.
Video: Clive Clarke of Airmic
Incoming Airmic chair Clive Clarke talks about his journey to the role and what the key strategic objectives of the association are.
IBIS 2016: Days of human intervention in low value motor claims could be numbered
The use of technology will dramatically change the way motor claims are handled, delegates were told at the IBIS Global Summit 2016 in Barcelona on Tuesday.
IBIS 2016: Google has no plans to be dealer or manufacturer of cars
Entering automotive dealership and manufacturing is not the agenda for Google, delegates were assured at IBIS Global Summit 2016 in Barcelona today.
LMG appoints Susan Jakobek as PPL MD
Susan Jakobek has been hired as managing director of Placing Platform Limited, a firm that manages the roll out of electronic placement in the London Market.
Quiz of the week - 20 May 2016
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Skuld to acquire Scandinavian Marine Agency
Skuld has signed a letter of intent to purchase Scandinavian Marine Agency in a deal that would give the Oslo-based marine insurer renewal rights on the latter’s hull and machinery book.
XL Catlin lead underwriter for crashed Egypt Air flight
Post has learned XL Catlin was the lead underwriter for the Egypt Air flight, now believed to have crashed into the Mediterranean.
Charles Taylor Managing Agency appoints Ajay Gupta as CUO
Charles Taylor Managing Agency has appointed Ajay Gupta as chief underwriting officer and board director from Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Underwriting.
Lloyd’s CRO Sean McGovern joins XL Catlin
Lloyd’s chief risk officer and general counsel Sean McGovern has joined XL Catlin as chief compliance officer and head of regulatory and government affairs.