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Startup Bootcamp Insurtech partners with Zurich
Zurich has entered into a partnership with Startup Bootcamp and will be engaging with its portfolio of start-ups.
'White Van Man' hit with 14% van insurance hike
The rising cost of van insurance is adding to the financial pressure on the "White Van Man", according to Consumer Intelligence.
Youi's growth stalls in first half
Australian challenger insurer Youi saw a 30% rise in profits but premium growth stalled in the first half of the year.
Car accidents rise in Singapore as total claims fall
The General Insurance Association of Singapore is investigating why car accidents climbed last year while the total payout in motor claims fell.
Interview: Guy Goldstein, Next Insurance
As Next Insurance launches today a chatbot allowing personal trainers to quote and buy insurance via Facebook Messenger, its founder and CEO Guy Goldstein tells Jonathan Swift how the American insurtech start-up plans on revolutionising the SME…
Prudential has ‘barely scratched the surface’ in Asia: Wells
Asian insurance markets continue to offer significant opportunity for international financial services group Prudential, the company’s CEO has said.
30 claims handler jobs at risk at Direct Line
Direct Line Group has placed 30 claims handler jobs under review.
Asia drives growth as Prudential operating profit soars
Prudential, the international financial services group, has reported record group operating profit of £4.26bn in 2016 thanks to double digit-growth in Asia.
Brightside's Mark Cliff on becoming Mr Digital
I want to be Mr Digital. Frankly, this might be a step too far for many people who know me.
Intel makes £12.5bn driverless car software acquisition
US chipmaking giant Intel has bought Israeli software company Mobileye for £12.5bn ($15.3bn) placing a big bet on the future of driverless cars.
Over 850 claims from weekend Auckland flooding
Over 850 insurance claims have been received by New Zealand's insurers after flash floods in the Auckland area.
Bishopsgate names Gordon Newman as executive chairman
Lloyd’s broker Bishopsgate has appointed Gordon Newman as executive chairman.
Simply Business dedicated to growing UK headcount following Travelers acquisition
Simply Business remains committed to growing staff levels in the UK following its acquisition by Travelers.
Travelers acquires Simply Business for $490m
Travelers has agreed to acquire Simply Business from Aquiline Capital Partners for approximately $490m (£401m).
CII teams up with UAE Insurance Authority
The Chartered Insurance Institute has entered into a partnership with the United Arab Emirates Insurance Authority in a move to boost professionalism in the UAE insurance sector.
Group CEO of HBH and Tysers stands down
Chris Elliott, group CEO of Hawkes Bay Holdings and its subsidiary Tysers, has stood down.
Chubb partners with low-cost airline to broaden European travel cover
Chubb has expanded its travel cover offering by signing an agreement with low-cost airline, Wizz Air.
Minster Law to close York office
Personal injury firm Minster Law will close its York office and offer the approximately 300 affected staff positions in Wakefield, although some site-specific roles will no longer be required.
Fiducia boosts marine cargo MGA with senior underwriters
Marine cargo managing general agent Fiducia has appointed Angela McCluskie and David Heeney as underwriters.
Post People: 13 - 17 March
This weeks people moves from the insurance industry.
Insurers playing insurtech catch-up in Asia, says Baker McKenzie
Insurers are playing insurtech catch-up compared to their financial services' peers in Asia says a leading law firm.
AIA's Tucker to join HSBC
Mark Tucker, group CEO and president of Hong Kong-headquartered AIA, is leaving the Asia life insurer to join international banking group HSBC.
Digital Insurance Collective: AI poses threat to insurance jobs
The financial services industry is at risk of experiencing a job shortage due to the rise of artificial intelligence and related technology.
Brightside sues co-founder
Brightside is suing its co-founder Paul Chase-Gardener.