Articles by Harry Curtis
Insurers make strides in digitising claims and renewals
Many more insurers are allowing customers to renew policies, make claims notifications and track claims digitally compared to last year, according to research by Altus Consulting.
Allianz appoints SME director to replace David Martin
Allianz Insurance has appointed Helen Bryant as its new director of SME & corporate partnerships, to replace Zurich-headed David Martin.
Home insurance prices fall despite claims costs
Home insurance prices are cheaper than they were a year ago despite premiums increasing in recent months, according to analysis by Consumer Intelligence.
Motor insurers move to allay no deal Brexit green card fears
Motor insurers are preparing to issue potentially millions more green cards in the case of a no deal Brexit.
Stackhouse Poland acquires HNW broker
Stackhouse Poland has acquired Hampshire-based high net worth private client broker, Symmetry Private Insurance.
Brexit stockpilers face 'huge risk of underinsurance'
Exclusive: Businesses that stockpile goods in preparation for potential Brexit-related disruptions are leaving themselves at risk of being underinsured, brokers have warned.
This Week: We'll be watching you
At long last, the Civil Liability Bill cleared its final parliamentary hurdle this week, opening the way for a much-awaited review of the personal injury discount rate.
Hiscox claims director to retire next year
Jeremy Pinchin, Hiscox group claims director, will retire at the end of February 2019, after 13 years at the company.
James Heath elected president of Foil
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has elected James Heath, a partner at Keoghs, as its new president, succeeding Citygate Chambers’ Stephen Hines.
RSA pulls out of three London market lines
RSA is withdrawing from three of its business lines as part of a restructure of its specialty and wholesale business.
International General Insurance appoints first CTO
International General Insurance has appointed Nasser Zagha to the newly-created role of chief technology officer.
Legal consultation launched into driverless cars
A wide-ranging consultation has been launched into the legal reforms surrounding driverless cars.
Allianz-LV business transfer will be 'largely complete' by Q3 2019
The transfer of business between LV and Allianz will be complete by this time next year, the Allianz CEO said.
Outgoing Beazley CUO Neil Maidment to join Lloyd's board
Beazley chief underwriting officer, Neil Maidment, will take up a position on the Lloyd’s board after he retires from Beazley next month.
Beazley to withdraw from construction risks
Beazley will cease to write business on construction and engineering lines.
Michael Rea says there are more acquisitions to come for Gallagher's retail arm
Gallagher’s purchase of a controlling stake in UK specialist property broker, Vasek, is the third acquisition made by the company’s UK retail arm this year, but it shows no signs of stopping just yet.
Munich Re-backed insurtech that uses AI to detect fraud attracts $14m in funding round
Fraugster, a software company that uses artificial intelligence to prevent fraud for online retailers, has raised $14m in funding as it looks to expand into new markets.
Gallagher continues acquisition spree with the addition of specialist property broker
Gallagher has acquired a controlling interest in Purple Bridge Group, the holding company of UK specialist property broker Vasek Insurance Services.
Hiscox reveals $15m spend on Brexit preparations
Hiscox has spent $15m preparing for business after Brexit, the specialist insurer disclosed in its third quarter trading statement.
Number of insurtech patents has doubled in the last five years
The insurtech sector continues to grow, with a 40% increase in the number of insurance-related patents, research found.
Thousands of suspected uninsured drivers issued automated warnings every day
An automated data analysis scheme operated by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is issuing warnings to up to 3000 uninsured drivers every day.
Arron Banks faces criminal investigation over Brexit financing
The National Crime Agency has opened an investigation into Eldon Insurance boss Arron Banks, following a referral from the Electoral Commission.
Former Admiral CEO invests $25 million in flagging Compare
Admiral has reached an agreement with its founder and ex-CEO, Henry Engelhardt and his wife, Diane Engelhardt that will see them invest $25 million in the group’s US comparison website, Compare.
McLarens secures alternative private equity backing
McLarens' largest private equity backer has sold its stake in the company.