Articles by Pamela Kokoszka
Mike Crane takes new role as Allianz completes purchase of LV GI and L&G
Allianz has completed the purchase of LV general insurance group and the general insurance division of Legal & General, with Mike Crane to head up L&G GI.
Roundtable: What’s next for the modernisation of Lloyd’s and the London market?
Against a background of the winding down of the Target Operating Model and the publication of the Future of Lloyd’s Blueprint, Post, in conjuction with WNS, invited industry experts to discuss the six suggested proposals to modernise the market. Post…
HDI Global Specialty enters fine art market
HDI Global Specialty UK has hired former Axa Art CEO Nick Brett as the insurer moves into the fine art market.
CII appoints professional standards committee chair
The Chartered Insurance Institute has appointed Clyde & Co’s Jennette Newman as chair of the professional standards committee.
FCA issues warning over clone broker
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning over an unauthorised firm pretending to be Speedy Insurance.
FCA calls for feedback on open finance
The Financial Conduct Authority has published a call for input on proposals for open finance, which it claims could be a long-term solution to dual pricing.
Volkswagen debuts repair platform for insurer use
Volkswagen Group has launched a 'paint and body platform' to keep insurers and the repair network up to date with its latest developments and technology updates.
Government still missing the point on child compensation whiplash qualms, campaigners say
The Ministry of Justice continues to face criticism for "missing the point" in its response to allegations of a “loophole” in whiplash legislation that affects children and vulnerable road users.
Analysis: Embracing data ethics
With the increasing use of machine-learning models, the data being inputted into these models raises a number of ethical questions, but how are insurers addressing these potential issues?
Industry airs 'rule-taker' Brexit concerns as Conservatives steam to victory
The insurance industry has welcomed greater "clarity" moving forwards following the results of General Election 2019, which saw the Conservative Party led by Prime Minister Boris Johnson win by a significant majority, but continues to express concerns…
Premium Credit names chief risk officer
Premium Credit has appointed James Wilson as chief risk officer.
Saga names incoming CEO
Saga has appointed Euan Sutherland as the groups incoming CEO, with effect from 6 January 2020, as Lance Batchelor retires.
Bumper year for FCA fines and unauthorised firm warnings
The Financial Conduct Authority issued 522 unauthorised firm warnings and an unconnected £227.3m in fines for the year up to March 2019, both signifying a jump.
Global P&C outlook stable for 2020 amid continued economic growth: Moody's
The outlook for the global property and casualty insurance sector is stable based on economic growth, good insurance capitalisation and positive P&C pricing trends, Moody's has said, as it flagged continuing catastrophe exposure.
NFU Mutual names Jon Cawley's successor
NFU Mutual appointed Paul Branch as head of claims, following Jon Cawley’s departure earlier this year.
Scor launches €300m contingent capital facility
Scor launched a three year contingent capital facility in form of a contingent equity line, providing the group with €300m (£254.6m) coverage in case of extreme natural catastrophe or life events impacting mortality.
Insurers warned to take action to reduce exposure to cyber risk
The insurance sector must take action to reduce exposure to cyber risk and ensure it is future-proofed, according to research.
Trov and Lloyds release renters' insurance app
Insurtech Trov has launched an end-to-end digital renters' insurance application, in partnership with Halifax Home Insurance, part of Lloyds Banking Group.
Cuvva aims to bypass PCWs and brokers as it raises £15m
UK-based insurtech startup Cuvva has raised £15m in series A funding round as it prepares to launch a pay-monthly product at the beginning of next year and disrupt the existing insurance status quo
Finch and ICB set to merge under Verlingue brand
Finch and ICB Group will merge and rebrand under the name of their French parent company, Verlingue.
Analysis: Discount rate disparity - will the Scottish market become unfavourable?
With the Ogden discount rate in Scotland set to remain at minus 0.75%, could insurers in the country start to feel squeezed, and begin to be squeezed out?
This week in Post: hanging by a thread
This week, Transport for London has revoked Uber’s licence to operate in London, causing fear among the capital residents who often rely on the app-based service to get them home safely after a night on the town.
Ex-Quindell shareholders gear up to take Watchstone to court
Watchstone has been served a letter before action by law firm Harcus Parker, on behalf of shareholders who suffered a loss when the company (then Quindell) was forced to revise its 2013 accounts.
Interview: Jonathan Hewett, Thatcham CEO
Jonathan Hewett replaced Peter Shaw as CEO of Thatcham Research in January this year. He spoke to Post about Thatcham’s 50th anniversary, vehicle 2.0 and the trends in the motor industry.