Commercial
Liberty appoints head of European claims
Liberty Specialty Markets has appointed Renske Franken-le-Clercq as head of European claims for commercial and specialty business written in LSM’s European branches outside London.
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Digital Fineprint CEO hails 'insane' year after £2m investment
Insurtech start-up Digital Fineprint has closed a second ‘venture’ investment round by raising $2.7m (£2m) lead by a firm that includes Nutmeg and Fan Duel among its portfolio.
Legal Update: What insurers need to know about harassment claims
As the number of harassment claims increases, insurers should consider whether they're best covered under general liability policies or specialist employment policies, recommends Joe McManus, partner at Kennedys.
Stackhouse Poland acquires Caprica Healthcare
Stackhouse Poland has acquired Caprica Healthcare.
Lloyd Bolam Brokers joins Brokerbility
Macclesfield-based Lloyd Bolam Insurance Brokers has joined Brokerbility.
UK's first sharia-compliant home insurance launches
The UK’s first sharia-compliant home and landlord insurance has been launched by Insure Halal.
Editor's comment: Will Amazon give a little or take a lot?
I’m a big fan of Amazon. Although I’m not a Millennial, I’m used to getting the products I want delivered to where I want, when I want, without too much fuss.
Post Power List 2018
2018 is likely to be a year dominated by data regulation, more Brexit negotiations and further Ogden reform and, as such, the key influencers reflect this
Post Power List 2018: Mark Weil
CEO, Marsh UK & Ireland
Post Power List 2018: David Ross
CEO, The Ardonagh Group
Post Power List 2018: Andrew Bailey
CEO, Financial Conduct Authority
Post Power List 2018: Colm Holmes
CEO of general insurance, Aviva UK
Post Power List 2018: Bubbling under - Neil Nimmo
CEO, Lockton Companies
Post Power List 2018: James Reader
CEO, Covéa Insurance
Post Power List 2018: Andy Watson
UK CEO, Ageas
Post Power List 2018: Steve White
CEO, British Insurance Brokers’ Association
Rising star: Tom Murphy, Axco Insurance Information Services
Tom Murphy is global client solutions executive, Axco Insurance Information Services
Blog: Water resilience now
Water resilience can reduce the trauma and cost of restoring a flooded property, writes Roy Shevlin, building consultancy services director at Cunningham Lindsey.
Blog: Brokers, spare no (legal) expense
When a legal expenses insurance claim is declined due to poor prospects of success, brokers can still give the policyholder some help and guidance, explains Jeremy Butler, managing director of Qdos Underwriting.
Merry Christmas from Post
Infopro Digital's offices are now closed until Tuesday 2 January 2017 for the festive period. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Post team.
Market Moves: January
The movers and shakers in insurance this month.
Interview: John Eves, Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters
John Eves has replaced Jonathan Clarke as president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters. Eves will balance his new responsibility alongside his role as managing director of Irish loss adjusting firm, Thornton & Partners. The new Cila president,…
Analysis: Mutual benefits
With four mutuals making the UK top 20 insurers rankings for 2017 and results outperforming the rest of the market, mutuality is a sector to watch, especially as it is easier to innovate without constant shareholder pressure
Compre buys legacy books from Generali
Compre has acquired two books of business in total worth €300m (£264m) from Generali.