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Supreme Court to hand down BI verdict on Friday
The Supreme Court is expected to hand down its judgment in the business interruption test case appeal on Friday 15 January, the Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed.
For the record: The week in deals featuring Aston Lark, GRP, PIB, Marsh, MS Amlin, Nexus, Partners& and Sedgwick
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week
For the record: The week in deals featuring Aviva, Dual, Revolut, Specialist Risk Group and Willis Towers Watson
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week
For the record: The week in deals featuring Aviva, Brit, Cazoo, CFC, Co-op Insurance and GRP
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week
Video Q&A: Davies Group CEO Dan Saulter
In this video Insurance Post content director Jonathan Swift caught up with Davies Group CEO Dan Saulter to talk about digital transformation and deals, including the integration of the defendant law firm Keoghs in acquired in Q1 2020.
Failed Elite ATE policies disclaimed
The administrators of Elite Insurance have disclaimed all but two after the event insurance policies underwritten by the insurer.
Admiral’s David Stevens to retire at year end
Admiral group CEO David Stevens will retire at an earlier than expected date of 31 December 2020, the insurer has confirmed.
For the record: The week in deals featuring Covea, Davies, Inigo and Zurich
Post wraps up the major insurance deals of the week.
Take part in Post's Adas survey 2020
Post, in association with National Windscreens, invites industry professionals to take part in our latest Adas survey.
Compare the Market fined £17.9m by competition watchdog
Compare the Market has been fined £17.9m for its use of most favoured nation clauses.
British Insurance Awards 2020: The winners
Usually a lavish affair in the Royal Albert Hall with the insurance A-listers dressed to the nines in their finery and quaffing champagne mid-July, this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic and government restrictions the British Insurance Awards ceremony…
PRA zones in on financial lines, man-made cat exposure and contract uncertainty
The Prudential Regulation Authority will “sharpen” its focus on financial lines insurers and those with a material exposure to man-made catastrophe risk, in addition to advising insurers to revisit how they approach contract uncertainty, the regulator…
Video: Embracing new technology and a digital workforce to drive a more efficient and innovative business
From chatbots and the internet of things, to drones and artificial intelligence, technology is having a profound impact on the insurance sector, how it engages with customers and the way it conducts its business.
Attend the 2020 British Insurance Awards on 17 November
The British Insurance Awards might have lost its traditional venue the Royal Albert Hall and an in-person audience this year, but it is still set to have all the pizazz, glitz and fun you’d expect from the most prestigious event in the industry calendar.
Claims and Fraud Summit 2020: Hear from AA, Allianz, Aviva, Ecclesiastical, Hiscox, Markel, Munich Re, NFU Mutual, QBE, RSA and Zurich
The annual Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Summit will be taking place this year virtually on 18-19 November 2020 – so be sure to join us and take advantage of our online networking platform, livestreamed agenda sessions and explore a wealth of content.
Co-op Insurance, National Body Repair Association, The AA and Ageas discussed how insurers can build a more sustainable approach to motor claims
The issue of using reclaimed parts has been ongoing among motor insurers, manufacturers and salvage companies for years. While there has been little traction to use them as an alternative to traditional new parts, things could be set to change
Former Ferma president Jo Willaert passes away
Jo Willaert, the immediate former president of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations, has passed away.
Deloitte names UK head of insurance
Andy Masters has been appointed Deloitte UK head of insurance.
Aviva faces libel lawsuit from personal injury medical expert
Aviva has been accused of telling alleged “untruths” about a medico-legal expert in a bid to drive down claims pay outs, documents supplied to the High Court show.
Aviva, Canopius and Tesco Underwriting discussed whether social distancing has killed off traditional insurance contact centres
What does the future hold for traditional insurance contact centres?
Video: Driving change in insurance and rebuilding trust in the market - both during and after the pandemic
Pre- or post Covid, insurance has been on the cusp of major change for a number of years.
Video: Insurance and Covid-19 - Initial reaction to the crisis and rebuilding in a new environment
Like all industries, insurance has been impacted profoundly by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ageas UK names Adam Beckett chief distribution officer
Adam Beckett, most recently Aviva propositions director, will join Ageas UK as chief distribution officer in 2021.
Aon and Direct Line Group discussed how insurance firms can seize the initiative on privacy, cyber risk and operational resilience
What operational challenges have insurance companies faced and how can they ensure optimal cyber resilience for future disruptions?