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Biba 2021: Training that could 'mould' people is counter-productive to D&I efforts
Insurers must hone in on specific areas of the business such as training to address diversity and inclusion deficiencies within the sector, a panel at the British Insurance Brokers' Association has said.
First insurance ESG Framework unveiled; Ardonagh acquires Usay Gp; James Hallam adds trio of buys; and Right Choice completes Bennetts deal
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week not covered elsewhere on www.postonline.co.uk
Biba 2021: FCA’s Matt Brewis says BI claims payments could have been made quicker post-judgment
While acknowledging the complexity around Covid-19 business interruption claims, an FCA representative has said he believes payments could have been made quicker following the January test case judgment.
Biba 2021: Biba extends conference for extra day
The British Insurance Brokers' Association will open its annual conference for an extra day, following difficulties accessing the virtual conference platform yesterday.
Rising Star: Jordan Gregory-Wallis, Ignite Insurance Systems
Jordan Gregory-Wallis joined Manchester-based platform provider Ignite straight out of school as an apprentice, and has since become a developer at the software house.
Biba 2021: 'Knee jerk' silent cyber reaction led to unintended consequences
The clampdown on silent cyber exposure has had unintended consequences for customers with some alterations too “broad brush”, according to Axa UK managing director, underwriting and technical services David Williams.
Biba 2021: The Future of Broking
Partners& CEO Phil Barton attacks scale-led consolidation and warns broking is “in a dangerous place” as an expert panel including Aon’s Julie Page, A-Plan’s Carl Shuker and Atlanta’s Ian Donaldson consider the future in a session chaired by Brokerbility…
Biba Conference Special: Q&A
Ahead of the British Insurance Brokers' Associations first virtual annual conference Post caught up with some movers and shakers to find out what they were hoping for out of this year's event.
Axa XL, Allianz and Covéa discussed how technical debt is holding the insurance industry back
Post hosted a live webinar in association with Duck Creek Technologies, where an expert panel discussed how evergreen technology can deliver better customer experiences and help insurers to differentiate themselves in the market.
Marshmallow denies trade secrets theft and refutes Confused data rating engine claim
In an ongoing legal battle Marshmallow has hit back in its defence document against Mulsanne, denying that it used Mulsanne’s “confidential information” to build its underwriter’s ratings engine and rebuffing suggestions that its underwriting system was…
Direct Line and More Than launch telematics products; Easy Jet adds Covid-19 cover; Sedgwick sells UK subsidiary; and Shift becomes latest European insurtech unicorn
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week not covered elsewhere on www.postonline.co.uk
Advertising feature: Giving the sales process the human touch is paramount post-Covid
When purchasing insurance, customers turn to brokers for support to ensure the product is suitable and meets their needs. Rob Saunders, ActiveQuote CEO, explains why when it comes to the sales process human touch and interaction cannot be replaced by the…
Admiral comparison site business sale to RVU completes
Admiral’s sale of Penguin Portals, which counts aggregator Confused amongst its offering, to RVU has completed after gaining regulatory approval.
Chubb and Marsh unveil Covid-19 vaccination solution; insurtech investment hits quarterly high; motor/home premiums fall; and Aviva offers cover to new customers affected by cladding crisis
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week not covered elsewhere on www.postonline.co.uk
Upcoming webinar: First impressions last - how to balance human touch and technology with smarter onboarding
Post, in association with Crif Decision Solutions, invites you to take part in a live webinar taking place 6 May on how to optimise first contact with new customers, making onboarding as smooth and engaging as possible by removing duplication of…
Alps CEO Lee Riley passes away
Auto Legal Protection Services CEO Lee Riley has passed away after a battle with cancer, the business has updated.
Admiral, Aviva and Lloyd’s sign Fintech Pledge; Nextbase Insurance launches with Axa and Ageas; Rightchoice buys Fresh and Zurich in Ping An tie-up
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week not covered elsewhere on www.postonline.co.uk
My Other Life: Peter Clark, shark diver
For Peter Clark, an in-house loss adjuster at RSA, a childhood viewing of Jaws sparked a lifelong obsession with sharks that has taken him around the world and within metres of some specimens.
Take part in Post's Motor Survey 2021
Post, in association with Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions, invites industry professionals to take part in our latest motor survey.
Spotlight: Surety bonds - The evolving energy sector
Surety bonds can offer companies across various industries a method of managing their liquidity challenges. Post looks at the rapidly changing energy sector and how surety guarantees are a potential solution for managing risks if companies are unable to…
Nausicaa Delfas named FOS interim CEO
Nausicaa Delfas will serve as interim CEO and chief ombudsman of the Financial Ombudsman Service, taking over from Caroline Wayman.
Zurich, QBE and Markerstudy discuss new whiplash portal on Post webinar
With just over a month to go until the new whiplash portal goes live, Insurance Post recently hosted a webinar to discuss how insurers are preparing for the change.
Axa teams up with Microsoft; Ardonagh unveils Beazley capacity deal; Lloyd's to open Manchester hub; LV rolls out ethical standard
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week not covered elsewhere on www.postonline.co.uk