Articles by Harry Whitworth
ESG Analysis: Insurers' plan of action to divest from coal, oil and gas
As 'ESG Season' approaches in anticipation of Cop27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Post investigates how insurers are adapting their investment portfolios in line with climate targets.
FCA still yet to fully investigate vast majority of Covid-related whistleblowing reports
The Financial Conduct Authority has yet to close the majority of Covid-related whistleblowing reports received in the past 18 months, according to a freedom of information request made by Post.
Data Analysis: Insurer CEO remuneration in context
Post surveys compensation packages for CEOs in insurance, examining how they have changed over the past four years, and how they compare to average incomes.
Data Analysis: FOS decisions reveal how customers are being treated
Post dives into recent decisions by the Financial Ombudsman Service to investigate how customers are being treated in the current financial climate.
Data Analysis: Insurer emissions tracker
As the world looks forward to Cop27, Post examines insurers' carbon reduction records to find out whether commitments match reality.
Data Analysis: Graduate underwriting recruitment in an employee's market
Post surveys graduate opportunities in underwriting, to investigate how the sector is treating new and prospective entrants.
Q&A: Mark Plews, Markel UK
Mark Plews has been director of underwriting at Markel UK since March, joining from Hiscox. After six months in the role, he talks to Post about Markel's growth plans, the difficulties of the hard market for professional indemnity, and the company's…
Top 30 European Insurers 2022
Post reports the 30 leading European non-life insurers and examines their performance over the past year.
Auto repair firms challenge Fiat Chrysler in EU data access test case
In a landmark test case at the European Court of Justice, auto repair firms are disputing the right of original equipment manufacturers to gatekeep access to a car’s onboard data stream.
Chinese ‘coercive quarantine’ fears over Taiwan prompt semiconductor and cyber concerns
Chinese pressure on Taiwan is likely to escalate to a “coercive quarantine” in the coming months, disrupting key international supply chains, according to Intelligence analyst Dragonfly.
Crypto volatility 'a concern' for underwriters - RPC's Wickes
James Wickes, partner at legal firm RPC, tells Post that the risk of liability for cryptocurrency value loss could be far greater than insurers realise.
Greggs alleges 'hundreds, perhaps thousands' of separate losses in Zurich aggregation trial
The trial in the case of Greggs v Zurich drew to a close on Tuesday, in a shortened process which forwent opening statements and cross-examination of expert witnesses.
Data Analysis: Broker recruitment ads leave applicants cold
Post examined recent advertisements for positions in the broking sector to find out why brokers are struggling to make hires.
Auto-repair industry calls for access to connected vehicle data from ‘anti-competitive’ OEMs
Figures in the auto-repair market have called for original equipment manufacturers to allow them access to connected vehicle data, allowing end users “freedom of choice” around car repairs.
Data analysis: Best Insurance Employers 2022 - A new era for employers
Post continues its annual survey of insurance employees to find out what makes the best insurance employer.
‘Software-defined’ Adas vehicles will bring ‘fundamental change’ for claims
Driver assistance systems will make cars a "software-defined product", and effect the cost and frequency of claims, according to the Allianz Centre for Technology.
Data Analysis: Insurance Post Census 2022
Post continues its biennial census of the insurance industry to find out how closely the sector reflects the society it serves, what impact diversity and inclusion practices have had on it, and the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the daily lives of…
Insurers are making it 'difficult' for drivers to insure their EVs
Insurtech figures say traditional insurers are “behind the curve” on electric vehicles because of nervousness and fear surrounding value chains.
HV batteries ‘break the claims process’ and stymie adoption of electric vehicles
Insurers “can’t recognise the value” of high-voltage batteries within the claims process, an industry expert has warned.
Insurers ‘no longer aligned with tech advances in automotive’
Driver-centric models are “no longer sufficient” to properly assess motor risk in the age of advanced driver safety systems, Swiss Re has found.
Managing supply chain without risk trade-off is like 'building an aircraft in the air', says Swiss Re
Swiss Re is developing a database tool to map supply chains that it believes will allow clients to track and predict risk as disruptions account for almost 40% of a supplier’s economic performance.
Carbon insurer Kita explores 'brand new market for the insurance industry'
Appointing itself the 'world's first carbon insurer', nascent Lloyd’s Lab start-up Kita is aiming for managing general agent status within the year and hopes to start insuring carbon reduction and removal products by early 2023.
QBE appoints Christopher Bannocks as group chief data officer
QBE Group has appointed Christopher Bannocks as chief data officer.
Results-led approach to AI could “take the fear away” for sceptical parties
A results-led approach to using artificial intelligence in traditional human-led areas of insurance could help smooth implementation, an insurance expert has explained.