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LV on hunt for retail business director as Beard exits the business
Exclusive: LV General Insurance retail business director, Andrew Beard, has left the insurer after 12 years.
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.
Tributes paid to former ABI man
The industry has paid tribute to Peter Montagnon, who passed away suddenly yesterday.
Ferma elects Deutsche Bank insurance chief as president
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has elected Dirk Wegener, global head of corporate insurance at Deutsche Bank, as its next president.
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.
Insurance Post wins best publication award
Infopro Digital’s insurance titles took home half of the awards at the annual British Insurance Brokers’ Association Journalist and Media Awards on Tuesday.
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.
Insurtech Wrisk gets access to over 40 motor brands with Allianz deal
The CEO and co-founder of insurtech Wrisk has hailed its deal with Allianz Automotive as a positive sign that vehicle manufacturers are poised to overcome “the final frontier” of customer engagement - insurance.
Price Forbes launches security risks practice
The Ardonagh Group’s Price Forbes has launched a security risks practice, as JLT staff move to the broker.
CMA price cap proposals could put pressure on 'weak profitability' in insurance
A proposal by the Competition and Markets Authority to place targeted price caps could change pricing and marketing models and put pressure on profitability in the insurance sector, Fitch Ratings has warned.
EQL launches digital physiotherapist tool
Start-up EQL has launched a 'digital physiotherapist' tool it hopes will fast-track patient care.
Brexit: UK motorists unlikely to get compensation from hit and runs in France
Exclusive: Motorists driving in France will not be able to claim compensation if they are struck by an uninsured or untraced vehicle after Brexit.
Axa and Europcar discussed the future of mobility during 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.
GRP's County Group buys Stoke broker
GRP-owned County Group has acquired Stoke-based broker Eric Rawlins & Company, which specialises in contractors, property owners, business and fleet risks.
FCA warns of unauthorised motor broker
An unauthorised car insurance broker has been targeting customers in the UK, the regulator has warned.
Video: Data from motor crashes will help reduce fraudulent claims
Exclusive: Damage analysis from dozens of high speed car crashes could help traffic investigators spot fraudulent traffic collisions.
Lloyd's assembles industry leaders to guide modernising efforts
Lloyd’s of London has established two advisory committees featuring prominent industry figures to support its ongoing modernising strategy.
Seventeen Group buys Essex broker
Seventeen Group has bought Essex-based broker Graybrook, for an undisclosed sum.
ERS to launch underwriting academy in Swansea
Specialist motor insurer ERS will open an underwriting academy in its Swansea office.
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.
Ecclesiastical warns of 27% surge in claims following £225,000 church roof theft
Ecclesiastical has warned of a surge in large-scale metal thefts from churches, following a major £225,000 theft from a church in Hertfordshire.
The Post Claims Awards 2019: Full list of winners
Who won what at last night's Post Claims Awards?
Direct Line motor head warns of 'dangerous' autonomous vehicle tipping point
The tipping point between level two and level three automation is a potentially dangerous place, according to the head of motor at Direct Line.
Zurich and Travelers discussed digital hype and legacy benefits during 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.