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Review of the Year 2021 – Claims and legal
Post spoke to loss adjusters and lawyers to get their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2021.
Review of the Year 2021 – Insurers
Post spoke to major insurers to get their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2021.
Swiss Re reports nat cat losses fourth worst since 1970; Davies buys BVS; Leak Bot to go public after reverse takeover; and Ryanair teams up with insurtech
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week
Intelligence: Fine art - Putting insurers in the picture
Fine art is a very traditional and discreet market, with lack of data making it hard to price risk accurately. Valerie Hart explores how IT solutions could lead to greater transparency and insurers making more informed decisions.
Man sentenced to life for murder of former Zurich claims handler Kerry Woolley
A man has been sentenced to life for the murder of former Zurich claims handler Kerry Woolley.
NI to change discount rate in New Year
Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed the passing of a Bill that will change how the country’s personal injury discount rate is set.
Allianz in Uber tie-up; Assured Partners acquires SW broker; BGL and Covea to launch new direct brand; and Twelve Capital/Eos unveil insurtech focused growth fund
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week
Concerns flagged as nine in 10 OIC portal claimants still represented
The proportion of unrepresented claimants using the Official Injury Claim portal remained below one in ten for its second quarter of operation.
Axa to reshape claims leadership following exit of Aviva-bound MD
Axa will not directly replace outgoing executive managing director for claims Waseem Malik, instead splitting responsibility for retail and commercial claims.
Aston Lark’s Peter Blanc on why tough conversations are the most important ones with clients
Peter Blanc, group CEO of Aston Lark, warns against taking the “easy road” in client conversations urging the industry to focus on the right claims outcomes with risks and risk mitigation instead of premiums at the top of the renewal agenda.
Storm Barra bears down on UK and Ireland
Storm Barra is expected to hit the Republic of Ireland before moving across to the UK tomorrow, bringing strong winds and rain in the wake of Arwen’s destruction.
Aviva insures autonomous shuttle trial; brokers outscore insurers in CX research finds; Howden buys again; Gallagher completes on Willis deal and PPL updates on next gen platform
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Blog: Are insurers still on track to cover motorsport risk?
BLM partner and head of sports David Spencer considers the motorsports cover arena post-lockdown.
Christmas party warning in wake of Omicron Covid variant
While insurance lawyers believe a rash of Covid-related claims from Christmas parties is "unlikely", employers have been warned to proceed with caution as the Omicron situation emerges.
Watchstone files £13.7m claim against KPMG over botched audit
Watchstone has filed a £13.7m claim against KPMG, claiming damages allegedly arising from the accountant’s audit of the company’s 2013 financial statements.
Analysis: Astroworld - liability and legacy
The Astroworld tragedy could have a lasting impact on US legislation, experts have predicted, as a liability battle around the fatal event emerges.
Aviva recruits Waseem Malik from Axa as chief claims officer
Aviva has appointed Waseem Malik as chief claims officer for UK & Ireland general insurance.
RSA’s Mandy Hunt on bringing through the next generation
Mandy Hunt, chief underwriting officer for commercial lines at RSA and chair of the Chartered Insurance Institute’s Society of Underwriting Professionals, looks at the challenges and actions needed to make insurance a career of choice and attract the…
Claims volumes surge as a result of Storm Arwen
Insurers have received thousands of claims as Storm Arwen brought 98 miles per hour winds causing power cuts and travel disruption across the UK.
Zurich launches 'industry first' resilient property drive; Alan & Thomas acquires Aquilla; two Lloyd's syndicates approved; and Aviva reports uptick in commitments to net zero target
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Zurich to make up to £25m voluntary contribution in East West administration
Zurich will pay up to £25m to help policyholders of structural defects specialist East West Insurance Company, the insurer and administrators Ernst & Young have confirmed.
Spotlight: Why personal lines brokers should make claims a USP
As the heart of the insurance experience, Steve Molloy, director of commercial sales at AX, argues claims offer real opportunities for forward-thinking brokers to steal a march on their rivals.
FOS business interruption uphold rate drops to 11%
The Financial Ombudsman Service upheld 11% of business interruption insurance cases between July and September this year, according to its latest figures.
Podcast: What does the regulator’s greater focus on operational resilience mean for surge planning?
Welcome to the second in a two-part podcast series about operational resilience brought to you by Claims Consortium Group and Insurance Post.