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Lemonade slices underwriting losses
US-based insurtech Lemonade has cut its underwriting losses and grown premiums.
Insurtech Shift secures $60m funding
Insurtech Shift has raised $60m (£45.5m) in a series C funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners.
Direct Line profit drops despite Ogden rate releases
Direct Line saw operating profit drop, despite reserve releases ahead of an anticipated Ogden rate revision.
Aston Lark's Peter Blanc on how to beat complacency
Aston Lark's group CEO Peter Blanc explains why it is essential that brokers advise clients on emerging risks that could affect their business and encourage discussions to ensure the right solutions are found
Meet the Claims Apprentices 2019
Meet the contestants in Post’s first ever Claims Apprentice, a new video series arriving this month
Roundtable: Pet insurance: the state of the market in 2019
In February, Post held a roundtable, in association with Aquarium Software, to examine the state of the UK pet insurance market, touching on issues from consumer education and pricing, to how data and technology may revolutionise the market
Opinion: SMEs: Emerging risks - Cybersecurity for smaller businesses
In 2018, household names such as British Airways, Marriott Hotels and Facebook faced the potentially devastating consequences of large-scale data breaches. However, the threat may be bigger for SME’s, as smaller businesses lack the same resources to…
Analysis: SMEs: Emerging risks - Protecting the little guys
A changing risk landscape is creating new challenges for SMEs and those tasked with providing the sector with insurance. But SMEs need to evolve as newer risks such as cyber attacks and data protection – along with the raft of uncertainties around Brexit…
Gable CEO Dewsall withheld 'critical' information in administration of Hogarth Underwriting
Exclusive: Gable CEO William Dewsall ignored “numerous requests” from administrators of his underwriting vehicle Hogarth Underwriting.
Claims for whiplash fall to the lowest level since 2012
Personal injury claims for whiplash have fallen to their lowest level in seven years, according to figures from the Ministry of Justice.
Hastings profit sees steady growth
Hastings saw profit after tax of £130.6m in 2018, an increase of 3% from £126.7m in 2017.
Telematics Watch: Telematics and safer driving – is it working?
With telematics volumes rising steadily in recent years to pass the one million policy mark, a key question for those looking to accelerate its take-up further is whether the main premise of the product – that it is making the UK’s roads safer – is being…
Amanda Blanc issues caution on insurer big data use
Zurich EMEA CEO, Amanda Blanc cautioned insurers on how they use big data in her keynote speech at the Association of British Insurers annual conference.
This week in Post: Sun, scams and Brexit
As we draw closer to the start of spring, the UK has seen unseasonably warm weather, with temperatures climbing into the double digits in recent days. But it’s not just the weather that’s heating up.
Theft of funds claims increase by 14% in UK
The number of claims for social engineering scams such as funds transfer fraud rose globally in 2018, according to claims data released by CFC Underwriting.
Drivers in autonomous vehicles 'shouldn't be held liable'
Drivers of fully automated vehicles should not be held liable for accidents involving their cars while technology is in charge, says the Association of British Insurers and Thatcham Research.
Court throws out claim that would have created 'fraudsters' charter'
A six year landmark case that would have 'driven a coach and horses' through UK law has been thrown out by the Supreme Court.
Ageas UK CEO Andy Watson issues caution on Brexit claims inflation impact
Any “predictable impact” from Brexit on market premiums will probably result from claims inflation, Ageas UK CEO Andy Watson has warned.
Blog: Policy renewals – the importance of loyalty
What many insurance companies perceive when their customers renew is the illusion of loyalty. Oke Eleazu, chief operating officer at Bought By Many, argues consumers don’t have an affinity for their insurance company and renewals are usually down to…
Charles Taylor Adjusting opens new Belgium office
Charles Taylor Adjusting has opened a new office in Belgium as it looks to expand its property and casualty business in Europe.
This week in Post: Couples and coupes
With Valentine’s Day yesterday, the Post team started the week by bracing ourselves for an inevitable slew of romance-related press releases. We weren’t disappointed.
‘Desperate people do desperate things’: Allianz issues fraud warning over Brexit
Allianz has warned over a potential rise in fraud this year should there be an economic downturn following a no-deal Brexit.
Blog: How can insurers adapt to the ever-changing automotive landscape?
One of the biggest challenges facing motor insurers is delivering a service that attracts and keeps customers, while keeping control of premiums argues James Roberts, business development director for insurance at Europcar Mobility Group UK.
Blog: Discount rate - the light at the end of the tunnel
The road to reform on the personal injury discount rate has been long and winding but Deborah Newberry, head of corporate and public affairs at global law firm Kennedys, suggests with the strict timetable in the law there is a light at the end of this…