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RSA's David Germain on keeping up with technology
Insurance has a long history but as David Germain, chief technology officer for RSA, explains, the sector still needs to keep up with technology.
Weather hit propels Co-op Insurance Services into loss with Markerstudy deal ahead
Co-op’s general insurance underwriting business, which is being sold to Markerstudy, made a trading loss in 2018.
Esure's Peter Wood admits 'disappointing result' as insurer sees a loss of £15.4m for 2018
Motor-heavy Esure faced a “disappointing” year that saw claims costs mount and its solvency coverage ratio dip.
Blog: Why equine and livestock risks could cause insurers to lose more than their shirts
The outbreak of equine flu across the UK during January and February grabbed the headlines but, despite this, it was always unlikely to be a major concern for equine insurers, argues Graham Plaister, livestock and equine specialist at Sedgwick…
Special report: Industry gender pay gap shows little change
Exclusive: The industry’s gender pay gap numbers remain relatively static, with experts warning that it could be up to a decade before the impact of recent diversity initiatives are reflected in the numbers.
Speed limiters in cars 'could create insurance gap'
Exclusive: The government should close legal loopholes which could prevent owners of vehicles installed with mandatory speed limiters from claiming on their motor insurance, lawyers have warned.
Claims Apprentice 2019: Episode 4 - Talent Recruitment
With Team Discovery levelling the scores after the diversity and inclusion challenge last week, the apprentices now move onto their third task.
Penny Black's Social World: April 2019
A battle of wits and words, breaking world records and investing in future generations
Grenfell insurer anticipates losses of £75m
Exclusive: The insurer of Grenfell Tower has so far paid out £24.5m to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and expects total insured losses to reach £75m.
McLarens appoints Graham Smart and Steven Wallace to new leadership roles
Steven Wallace has been appointed managing director for UK & Ireland, replacing Graham Smart who will take on the role of chief commercial officer for the wider group.
The British Insurance Awards 2019: Shortlist revealed
Right Here, Right Now, it is shortlist time!
Plexus Law secures £15m private equity backing
Plexus Law has secured a £15m private equity investment from Origin Equity for a minority shareholding in the business.
CRL ‘making progress’ in placing Alpha policies as FSCS extends deadline
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has given CRL Management an extra two weeks to find an alternative insurer for its customers that were insured by collapsed Alpha Insurance.
Loss adjusters team up with ex-Premier League player on well-being app
Exclusive: A pair of loss adjusters have teamed up with a former Premier League football player to target insurers, brokers and suppliers with a well-being app.
Insurers can 'breathe easier' as Supreme Court clarifies the use of compulsory motor insurance
Supreme Court has ruled against Axa in a landmark dispute between a property damage insurer and a motor insurer over £2m fire claim.
FCA takes over CMC regulation
The Financial Conduct Authority now oversees regulation for claims management companies in England, Scotland and Wales.
Analysis: Are the barriers too high for CMCs?
Claims management companies come under the regulation of the Financial Conduct Authority today, but do the high barriers for entry threaten to create unintended consequences?
Mactavish should share its cyber policy analysis if it has ‘true evidence’ of flaws: ABI
The Association of British Insurers has criticised Mactavish’s cyber challenge to insurers and brokers in a response to its CEO, saying it should share its analysis if it has ‘true evidence’ of flaws.
MoJ looks to extend fixed recoverable costs to £100,000
The Ministry of Justice has launched a consultation into extending fixed recoverable costs.
Insurers criticised for ‘voiding’ of Irish policies
Insurers have been rebuked for “voiding” policies on the basis of non-disclosure.
This week in Post: Scraps, slurs and sexual harassment
Post held its reputation event this week, which felt somewhat prescient as parts of the industry were shamed on diversity and inclusion.
Blog: Taking telematics to the mass market
Without significant change in how telematics insurance operates, all of the societal benefits from the technology are in danger of going to waste argues Graham Gordon, director, Global Telematics.
Sabre posts £61.9m profit as it predicts 'uncertainty' for 2019
Sabre Insurance group posted a profit before tax of £61.9m for the year ended 31 December 2018, from £53.3m in 2017.
Claims Apprentice 2019: Episode 3 - Diversity & Inclusion
With Team Fortitudo emerging successful after the Debate challenge last week, the apprentices now move onto their second task.