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Belfor calls for clarity in claims data collection
Managing director of Belfor UK Hein Hemke has argued insurers must communicate the purpose of added data collection as they make the claims process more data-driven.
Mea CEO argues AI can now impact combined ratio
Mea CEO Martin Henley has argued agentic artificial intelligence success could be measured against its impact on an organisation’s combined ratio.
Renters Rights Bill ‘good news’ for brokers but could increase costs
The Renters Rights Bill, which is expected to receive Royal Assent imminently, could increase business for brokers offering landlord insurance, but carries some risk of increased costs.
Marsh McLennan CEO shares plan to be ‘better, not just bigger’
Marsh McLennan UK CEO Chris Lay has shared his plans to build a business “for the next 154 years” exclusively with Insurance Post.
Employee engagement drives Allianz Trade’s Net-Zero progress
Head of sustainability at Allianz Trade Piril Kadibesegil Yasar has argued employee buy-in has been key to the firm’s progress towards its Net-Zero goals.
Brown & Brown buys MGA; MS Amlin x CyberCube; Acrisure’s triple appointments
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Louvre robbery sends ripples through fine art insurance market
Last weekend’s Louvre robbery has sent ripples through the fine art insurance market, prompting a renewed focus on security from insurers of both institutional and private collections.
IUAD aims to shape dementia data and NHS plans
Insurance United Against Dementia chair Chris Lay has said the insurance industry has a critical role to play in shaping dementia care through better data and influencing NHS policy.
Kelly Ogley departs Howden
Howden has announced its consumer and local commercial CEO Kelly Ogley has departed the business, effective immediately.
Raffard off to India among raft of Allianz UK leadership changes
Among a number of appointments, Allianz UK has today announced Serge Raffard is leaving the business to become the group’s general manager responsible for future insurance activities in India.
McLarens urges ‘broader look’ at subsidence solution sustainability
Duncan Hamilton, subsidence lead at McLarens, has argued “a broader look” at subsidence solutions is needed, considering factors such as sustainability and resilience.
Jaguar Land Rover hack now ‘costliest in UK history’
The Cyber Monitoring Centre has categorised the recent malicious cyber incident affecting Jaguar Land Rover as “the most economically damaging cyber event to hit the UK”.
Prima aims for UK scale after rapid rise in Italy
Despite recent regulatory hurdles, Prima’s UK manager, Nick Ielpo, has shared his plan for the company to replicate its digital-first success in Italy in the UK motor insurance market.
Biba survey finds improvements in insurer service
Gracechurch and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association have released the latest findings from their UK Insurers Monitor, revealing several improvements to service scores but a lag in claims.
NTT Data targeting ‘accelerated growth over the next three years’
NTT Data has acquired Derry-based insurance technology consultancy Alchemy, with the firm endeavouring to take aim at insurers utilising Guidewire products.
SRG MGA secures £100m of Aviva capacity
The underwriting pillar of Specialist Risk Group, MX Underwriting, has signed a multi-year delegated distribution agreement with Aviva to support its subsidiary Trilogy Underwriting.
Mazur ruling: A seismic shift for insurance?
A recent ruling at the High Court could give the legal and insurance industries another headache to worry about.
Early insurance involvement breaks ‘vicious’ carbon finance cycle
Insurers providing risk assessments for carbon projects before they start could end the “vicious cycle” of financing delays, according to Artio chief operating officer and co-founder Ibrahim Sarwar.
PIB confirms departure of CFO
PIB Group has confirmed its CFO David Winkett has departed the company.
Covéa’s new CEO vows to prioritise profit over growth
Covéa’s incoming CEO Xavier Laurent has pledged to build on his predecessor Georges de Macedo’s turnaround success by keeping the UK business focused on profitability.
ABI pressed to make insurers cover subsidence for 10 years post-claim
The Association of British Insurers has been called on to specify insurers maintain clay shrinkage subsidence cover for 10 years after repairs in its guidance.
FCA reveals pendulum swing in Gap payouts
The latest Financial Conduct Authority data for fair value measures has shown that, following regulator intervention, more money is being paid out in Guaranteed Asset Protection insurance claims than is coming in through premiums.
PWC’s launch; Bentley’s insurance product; Howden’s group CFO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Ecclesiastical names former Ageas UK CEO as chair
Ecclesiastical’s parent company, Benefact Group, has named Francois-Xavier Boisseau as its next chair.