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Blog: How digitalisation can be an enabler of customer-centric strategies
A survey conducted by Post showed that insurers and brokers saw improved customer engagement as the top positive outcome anticipated from partnering with insurtechs. John Price, chief operating officer of Schemeserve, believes digitalisation is key to…
Blog: Treating customers fairly is a business imperative too
Personal lines is a competitive space but Mike Smart, business development director at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, believes that the first movers to tackle dual pricing and look at business structure will be the winners in the long run.
Ardonagh vs Gallagher judgement could take longer than three months
The long-running court battle between Ardonagh and Gallagher finally wrapped up on Friday, but a written judgement may take more than three months to arrive.
This month: Celebrations, culture and change
In this month’s issue, Post publishes the annual Insurtech 100, a celebration of growth and innovation in insurance across Europe, Asia and the USA, in association with Tällt Ventures.
Gallagher and Ardonagh return to court as closing statements begin
The parties in the ongoing legal dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh returned to the Royal Courts of Justice yesterday, as the court heard closing statements from two of the defendants.
Analysis: Consolidators look to Europe for acquisitions as UK competition grows
The UK has seen a wave of consolidation in regional broking over the past few years, making competition for viable targets a challenge. In response, several consolidators are starting to look to Ireland and Europe as a potential area of expansion.
Top 100 Insurtech Firms 2019 - Spotlights
As the Insurtech 100 publishes, Post caught up with some of the firms listed across Europe, USA and Asia to reflect on the past 12 months, the future, favourite apps and food
Brightside CFO steps down
Brightside’s chief financial officer, Ian Sutherland has left the broker.
Editor's comment: Broker rebellion?
May is upon us and that means that thousands of insurance brokers are preparing for the annual camp out in Manchester to hear what their trade body the British Insurance Brokers’ Association is doing for them, plans to do for them and how insurers can…
Interview: Michael Rea, Gallagher
With Gallagher re-entering the M&A game after a four year hiatus, Michael Rea spoke to Harry Curtis about what makes a good deal, how consolidation is changing, why restrictive covenants need to be upheld and the Ardonagh court case
Bloody Bay files counterclaim in near $10m Besso ‘secret profits’ lawsuit
Exclusive: The litigation group claiming Besso owes a Carribean hotel group almost $10m in concealed brokerage has filed a counterclaim in an ongoing lawsuit.
This week: The Godfathers of insurance return
Just when they think they’re out, insurance pulls them back in. This week, two big names from the recent past, Stephen Catlin and Steve McGill, returned to the fold.
Blog: What the FCA market study means for brokers
Despite giving the broker market a clean bill of health Richard Burger, head of financial services regulatory investigations warns brokers should expect the FCA to continue to explore key areas it has identified that are in need of improvement.
Blog: Why mediocrity shouldn’t be accepted
Would you give a contract to a software firm that says it will be complacent with your business? Why accept it when it happens then, argues André Symes, chief operating officer of Genasys Technologies.
Eldon Insurance director no longer at the broker
Jacobus Coetzee no longer holds a directorship at Arron Banks’ Eldon Insurance.
Steve McGill launches new PE-backed specialty risk solutions business
Steve McGill, former group president of Aon, has launched a private equity-backed specialty risk solutions business alongside a team of other senior executives.
GRP brokers make three acquisitions
GRP-owned Cavendish Munro has made one acquisition, while Green Insurance Group has bought two businesses.
General insurers see FSCS levy increase £1m more than expected for 2019/20
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has revealed that its levy for 2019/20 will be £532m over a twelve month period, £16m more than planned, with general insurers paying an extra £1m than anticipated.
This week: A rest or a change
I was lucky enough to spend last week’s sunny bank holiday on the South Coast enjoying a well-earned rest. For others in the insurance industry it seems that the saying 'a change is as good as a rest' is proving true with some major people moves this…
Marsh and Guy Carpenter revenues grow as MMC posts Q1 results
Marsh & McLennan’s risk and insurance subsidiaries – Marsh and Guy Carpenter – brought in combined revenues of $2.42bn in the first quarter of 2019, a 3% increase on the same three months last year.
Hastings sees bump in revenue despite loss ratio warning
Hastings has reported a 4% rise in gross written premiums for the first three months of 2019.
Pro Global snaps up Vibe MGA Management
Vibe managing general agent Vibe MGA Management has been bought by US reinsurance outsourcing and consultancy specialist Pro Global Insurance Solutions.
Brightside appoints former Swinton distribution director as group COO
Richard Beaven, former distribution director at Swinton, has joined Brightside as its group chief operating officer.
UK General's Matthew Schofield on how profit, not volume, will drive growth and respectability of MGA sector
In recent months managing general agents have been in the spotlight, with the media seeking to get under the skin of one of the fastest growing insurance sectors. UK General's Matthew Schofield says MGA management teams need to now stop 'navel gazing'…