Commercial
Allianz and LV win big at 2019 British Insurance Awards: Full list of winners
Allianz was among the big winners at the 25th British Insurance Awards at the Royal Albert Hall scooping three individual awards including General Insurer of the Year.
US commercial drone insurtech partners with Chaucer in UK expansion
US on-demand commercial drone insurtech Skywatch AI has expanded into the UK, where its policies will be underwritten by specialty reinsurer Chaucer.
Premfina and Close Brothers to continue funding Gefion premiums after Premium Credit pulls out
Premium finance providers Premfina and Close Brothers will continue funding Gefion premiums following the unrated insurer’s tussles with the Danish regulator, as Premium Credit pulls out.
This month: Reputation, climate change and technology
This month’s issue looked at reputational issues the sector is facing and what needs to be done to improve the industry's reputation going forward.
Amanda Blanc quits as Zurich EMEA CEO after just nine months
Zurich Insurance Group has today confirmed that Amanda Blanc, CEO for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and bank distribution and a member of the group’s executive committee, has tendered her resignation.
Chubb withdraws from coal underwriting over climate change fears
Chubb will phase out its coal insurance policies within the next three years, amid climate fears.
Blog: How you can make a difference by supporting Alzheimer's Society at the 2019 BIAs
Every three seconds across the world, someone develops dementia. With this in mind Benedict Burke, chief client officer, global client development, Crawford & Company, explains why you should get behind Insurance United Against Dementia at the 2019…
Allianz appoints Tom Leonard as London regional manager
Allianz Insurance has appointed Tom Leonard as its London regional manager.
Launching an MGA harder than ever: MGAs and carriers
Setting up a managing general agent is now much harder than at any time previously, according to a survey of over 100 MGAs and insurers conducted by Clyde & Co.
R&Q and Phoenix terminate insolvent debt joint venture
Randall & Quilter and Phoenix Asset Management Partners have ended a joint venture deal to acquire reinsurance debt in insolvent estates.
The MGAA's Peter Staddon on evolving MGAs
Many managing general agents are turning to digitalisation to enable them to look deeper into their books of business, Peter Staddon, managing director of the Managing General Agents' Association, explains this will allow the MGAs to see potential…
Insurers and lawyers ‘open’ to ABI-backed review on limitation law for child sexual abuse claims
Exclusive: Insurers and insurance lawyers have reacted positively to the Association of British Insurers’ calls for a review into limitation law in child sexual abuse claims cases.
ABI backs review on child sexual abuse claims limitation law
Exclusive: The Association of British Insurers believes that there is a need to review limitation law surrounding cases of child sexual abuse and has pledged to engage with the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, survivors and lawyers.
RSA appoints Rachel Conran as CUO of global risks solutions
RSA has appointed Rachel Conran as chief underwriting officer for its global risk solutions business.
Financial services Brexit bill approaches £4bn as preparations slow
Major financial services firms had spent nearly £4bn preparing for life after Brexit as of 31 May, according to EY.
Deliveroo partner Qover in expansion bid following €8m raise
Belgian insurtech Qover has raised €8m in its latest funding round and will look to continued growth in Europe.
Roundtable: Digital Transformation – to what extent has hype turned into action?
While the topic of digital transformation has been around for the past decade, consultancies continue to warn that further transformation is required. Post, in association with Marklogic, held a roundtable with senior figures from the insurance industry,…
Analysis: The future of pricing - A responsible revolution
Change is hitting insurers at a much faster pace than ever before. Are they ready to keep up and able to re-establish some of the trust that has been lost?
Analysis: The future of pricing – Data and technology
Insurers are coming under increasing pressure to develop new ways of pricing. But, while data and technology hold the key, insurers face some significant challenges as they move to this brave new world.
Axa’s David Williams to discuss the future of mobility on latest Post webinar
The best minds in motor insurance are already grappling with how to manage the new risks that come from evolving automotive technologies – from connected and electrified vehicles to full-blown autonomous motoring.
Seventeen Group buys Essex broker
Seventeen Group has bought Essex-based broker Graybrook, for an undisclosed sum.
Tokio Marine Kiln Insurance to enter run-off next month
Tokio Marine Kiln Insurance will enter run off, as the group refocuses its UK business on Lloyd’s.
The Post Claims Awards 2019: Full list of winners
Who won what at last night's Post Claims Awards?
Zurich and Travelers discuss digital hype and legacy benefits in new Post webinar
Given the hype around digital you might be excused for thinking that you need to re-platform everything, rip out what you currently have - and start again - to remain relevant in the modern insurance market.