Articles by Rosie Quigley
Flood Re to reduce premiums from beginning of 2019
Flood Re has said that it will be reducing premiums that it charges to insurers from the beginning of 2019.
Rising star: Rob Pendray, Buzzvault
Having had an integral role on Buzzmove’s insurance app, product manager Rob Pendray is now setting his sights on more opportunities for innovation
Insurers falling short of expectations with digital services
Insurance companies are failing to meet their customers’ expectations when it comes to digital interactions, according to a recent report.
Heather Smith to replace Fernandes as MD of LV Direct
LV has promoted Heather Smith to managing director of its direct business following Selwyn Fernandes’ decision to leave the company after 12 years.
Analysis: Is Lemonade losing its fizz?
Will Lemonade’s losses see its success go flat?
Chubb appoints Matthew Hardy as president of global energy
Chubb has appointed Matthew Hardy as executive vice president of global energy for its Overseas General business.
Thatcham Research awards Automotive Academy graduates
Thatcham Research held its annual apprentice graduation and award ceremony yesterday, which formed part of ABP’s Body Repair Industry Apprentice Awards.
Folgate guns for £60m GWP following PRA approval
Folgate Insurance has received approval from the Prudential Regulation Authority to start writing insurance and reinsurance business.
GDPR: Insurers at risk of losing two thirds of previous customer data due to GDPR
Insurers will have to delete two thirds of data that they hold on customers and risk losing a vital sales pipeline under the General Data Protection Regulations that come into place on May 2018, according to research from Consumer Intelligence.
GDPR: In Depth: The GDPR time bomb
The implementation date of the General Data Protection Regulation is less than a year off but the industry’s attention is elsewhere, with issues like Brexit, the General Election and the discount rate looming large on the horizon.
Roundtable: The future of insurance in the digital age
Insurers feel they need to adapt to the digital age but they don’t all agree on how to drive technological change. What culture should they nurture? Post invited a number of industry experts to discuss the challenges ahead
MS Amlin partners with AI start-up to automate underwriting decisions
MS Amlin has entered into a partnership with Artificial Intelligence company Cytora to help automate its underwriting decisions across its commercial property portfolio.
Lemonade backer leads investment round into Indian insurtech
Indian online insurance aggregator Policy Bazaar has raised over $200m (£150.67m) in a series F funding round led by Soft Bank.
Ex-Quindell firm to target 10% of med reporting market
Former Quindell business Mobile Doctors has laid out plans to capture 10% of the medical report market by 2021.
Verisk acquires Validus IVC
Verisk has acquired automated subrogation platform provider Validus IVC to offer its customers automated claims processing.
Slow growth and competition forcing insurers to rethink acquisition strategy
Insurance executives are pursuing acquisitions and partnerships to grow their business, but the majority of insurers are having to rethink their acquisition strategies.
LV splits up innovation team ahead of Allianz JV
LV has split up its innovation operations for general insurance and life and pensions into two separate dedicated teams, as a result of its joint venture with Allianz.
This week in Post: Bullying, Brexit and big predictions
This week in Post, the government said that it is considering plans to exclude cyclists and vulnerable road users from the proposed £5000 limit on fast track claims.
Government start-up visa will allow UK to attract more insurtech talent
The Home secretary announced yesterday that the UK government will be introducing a start-up visa for entrepreneurs wishing to set up their business in the UK.
Zurich develops app with tech giant and invests in DIG
Zurich has invested €15m, alongside Finch Capital, into Digital Insurance Group as well as developing an app with tech giant Apple to cater to its brokers.
Brit appoints Michael Gould as COO
Brit has appointed Michael Gould to the role of chief operating officer following his departure from Talbot Underwriting.
Analysis: Cyber bullying
Cyber cover is entering personal lines and offering protection against online bullying. But is it really a place for insurers?
Zurich takes minority stake in US SME insurtech
Zurich has invested in US start-up Cover Wallet, enabling it to provide small businesses with a platform to buy its insurance policies.
Charterhouse to acquire Ardian's Siaci Saint Honore group
Private investment firm Ardian has begun negotiations to sell the Siaci Saint Honore group to private equity player Charterhouse.