Commercial
David Williams to leave Axa
David Williams, managing director of underwriting and technical services, is leaving Axa Insurance after 41 years with the provider.
Zurich’s Paul Dixon on a greener claims process
With the world facing an urgent climate crisis, consumers are increasingly looking for brands to put purpose before profits, writes Paul Dixon, Zurich UK’s head of claims proposition.
Insurers among host of UK businesses urging PM to show 'strong leadership' ahead of COP26
Insurance companies are among a group of more than 80 UK businesses that have urged Prime Minister Boris Johnson to show “strong leadership” to ensure the upcoming COP26 climate summit is a success.
Jensten targeting double-digit organic growth after Tasker buy
The Jensten Group has completed its acquisition of the Tasker Insurance Group – including Tasker Insurance Brokers, Tasker & Partners and Gresham Underwriting – following regulatory approval.
Intelligence: Grading the education insurance market
Experts specialising in education sector insurance have hailed the market’s performance during the pandemic and expressed optimism for more success as students head back to university and further education colleges.
Intelligence - A question of diversity
Studies have shown diverse management teams achieve higher revenues due to innovation and discrimination claims can be costly. As the Dive In festival kicks off at Lloyd's and around the world, Edmund Tirbutt investigates if the insurance industry is…
Allianz unveils transitioning at work policy
Exclusive: Allianz Holdings has launched a transitioning at work policy across its UK businesses, including Allianz, LV, Petplan and Home & Legacy.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year Award
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
British Insurance Awards 2021: General Insurer of the Year Award
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Specialist Insurer of the Year Award
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Industry Impact Award
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Insurance Personality of the Year: Aston Lark group CEO Peter Blanc
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Young Achiever of the Year Award
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
Spotlight: Smarter decision making – Intelligent lead pricing: helping counter SME underinsurance
For businesses, finding at the time of a claim that their policy will not pay out can be catastrophic. Unfortunately, underinsurance among SMEs is a growing problem. Valerie Hart looks at how improving intelligent lead pricing through digital technology…
Blog: The rise of new mobility and how flexible insurance is helping to drive this greener transport system
Vice-president for growth at Zego, Mathilda Nathan, considers how insurance is adapting to support greener transport.
Aston Lark, Aviva and Covéa win big at 2021 British Insurance Awards
Aston Lark and Aviva were the big winners at the 2021 British Insurance Awards on a night when Covéa was crowned General Insurer of the Year.
Covid BI claims payouts top £1bn
Insurers have paid out over £1bn in business interruption claims, according to the latest data released by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Axa adds Sarah Mallaby as distribution and trading director for commercial
Axa UK has appointed Sarah Mallaby, formerly director of broker markets at Allianz Insurance, as distribution and trading director for its commercial business.
Upcoming Webinar: Watch Aston Lark, Arch and Zurich discuss how to break down barriers to become truly customer centric
Is it too difficult to imagine a world where the policyholder is front-and-centre of everything that an insurance company does?
GRP’s Mike Bruce on changes in working practices requiring evolution not revolution for broking
Mike Bruce, group CEO at GRP, discusses the importance for brokers of dealing with office-based underwriters as the world of work evolves.
Aviva and LV join Ebay green parts push; Davies buys Asta; Marshmallow becomes latest UK insurtech unicorn; and Covea backs new pet insurance alternative Animor
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Former Brightside and Axa boss Brendan McCafferty joins NPA Insurance as NED
Brendan McCafferty has joined the board of NPA Insurance and Peach Pi as a non-executive director.
Analysis: Business interruption late payment claims a 'live issue'
Insurers could still face claims for damages relating to the late payment of Covid-19 business interruption claims under an as yet untested part of the law, according to lawyers.