Articles by Peta Fuller
Catlin and former Home Secretary back 'Cyber Re' idea
Insurer boss Stephen Catlin and former Home Secretary Lord David Blunkett have both expressed support for the idea of a government-backed reinsurance scheme for cyber crime.
Quiz of the week - 4 December
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
No vote urged for Towers Watson shareholders
Towers Watson shareholders are again being urged to vote against the proposed merger with Willis Group by proxy adviser company Glass Lewis and Co.
Bogus claimant found guilty in canteen slip and trip
A college chef who claimed for slipping in her work canteen has been found guilty of fraud by false representation, with CCTV evidence vital to the case.
FCA transparency proposal deemed a 'partial solution'
Industry commentators have challenged the Financial Conduct Authority for putting forward a "partial solution" in its proposal that would require general insurers to publish the prior year's premium on renewal notices, announced today (3 December).
Regulator proposes premium reminders for customers
General insurance providers will have to publish the previous year’s premiums on renewal notices if a proposal by the Financial Conduct Authority goes ahead.
Cybercrime threat overlooked by majority of SMEs
Concern over cybercrime exposure is rising among SMEs but the rate is still low, with just 8% of firms worried about such attacks and 17% thinking they're too insignificant to be targeted.
O'Connor next to leave Brightside
Brightside confirms Des O'Connor will step down as commercial director.
Qatar Re to trade from Bermuda
Qatar Re will re-domicile in Bermuda after receiving approvals from the regulatory body.
Serious crash claim costs up by 11% per policy each year
Amounts claimed in severe motor accidents rose but the number of claims made stayed steady, according to a report by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Pembroke protects artworks from political risk
Fine art and collectable valuables could be protected from seizure and other losses due to political acts through a new product issued by Ironshore International.
Management changes for Ageas Retail and Partnerships
Ageas has announced several key moves across the business in its retail and partnerships divisions.
Uptick in CMC activity predicted as insurers eye long-term motor rate reductions
Insurers have widely committed to pass on savings set to flow from the government’s heightened whiplash reforms, despite a predicted surge of activity among claims management companies in the interim period.
Industry disputes claimant solicitor criticism of move to 'care, not cash' claims model
Criticism of the government’s acceleration of personal injury reforms in the motor market by the claimant legal fraternity has been dismissed by the wider insurance industry, which has welcomed a shift in claims from cash to care.
Cyber and economy increasing concerns in financial system risk
Economic downturn, cyber attack and geopolitical risk pose the most concern for the UK’s financial system, according to the Bank of England’s biannual systemic risk survey.
New contract with key broker for Xchanging
Technology services provider Xchanging has won a contract with Aon, announced this morning (30 November).
Specialist church insurer sold to Inter Hannover
Inter Hannover will buy Congretional and General Insurance, subject to regulatory approval.
Regulator to discuss complaints service for SMEs
The Financial Conduct Authority wants feedback on how much protection it offers to SMEs when complaints arise from dealings with financial service providers.
Quiz of the week - 27 November
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Insurers still struggling with customer loyalty
Customers are least likely to be loyal to their insurers than businesses from any other sector, according to a study by research agency Future Thinking.
FCA calls for deadline and consumer-awareness campaign on PPI
A firm deadline on payment protection insurance claims and an industry-funded communication campaign have been outlined in the Financial Conduct Authority’s consultation paper, released today (26 November).
Allianz Retail technical director Tom Moss to depart
Allianz Retail’s technical director Tom Moss will leave the business with director broker and corporate partner Simon Brimicombe to fill the role in the interim.
Climate change core to Allianz business model
Allianz will make climate change a core part of its entire business portfolio, with investments to be analysed using 37 criteria including greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficiency.
Allianz teams up with Chinese internet giant for digital venture
Allianz is to create a digital insurance company for the Chinese market, a joint venture with local internet giant Baidu and Asian investor Hillhouse Capital Group.