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Updated: Solvency II has 'not been worth it', ex-PRA director admits
Solvency II has "not been worth it", the former insurance director at the Prudential Regulatory Authority has admitted.
AIG to move European HQ out of London following Brexit vote
AIG could move its European headquarters from London to an EU country, following the referendum result.
Trov partnership is a model for how to handle disruptors, says Blanc
Insurers should embrace 'disruptive' insurtech start-ups like Trov, said Amanda Blanc, Axa UK CEO.
Insurers pay out £56.7m in claims every day
Insurers paid out £56.7m to customers every day in 2015, according to figures from the Association of British Insurers.
Insurers call for data standards on driverless cars
Cars of the future will need to collect a basic set of core data to prevent drivers being unfairly blamed if technology goes wrong, the Association of British Insurers Annual Conference will hear today.
VIG sees 88.4% rise in Q3 profits
Vienna Insurance Group has seen an 88.4% rise in pre-tax profits in the third quarter of the year.
Government 'priority' to work with insurance industry to enhance economy
The government will continue to work alongside the insurance industry in order to prepare for market changes.
Storm Angus brings flooding, damage and destruction to the UK
Large parts of the UK have been warned of further flooding and bouts of strong winds as a result of Storm Angus, the first named storm to hit the UK this year.
FCA boss warns insurers about ‘exploiting’ customers through Big Data
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned against insurers “exploiting” customers by using Big Data to unfairly tailor premiums.
Towergate ‘awash’ with opportunity following Marsh’s Bluefin acquisition
Towergate is “awash with opportunity” following the acquisition of Bluefin by Marsh, its CEO David Ross said.
Towergate sees first quarter of growth following restructure
Towergate has seen its first quarter of growth since restructuring began last year, but underlying profitability for year to date is down.
Axa launches new on-demand insurance app in partnership with Trov
The UK’s first on-demand insurance cover has been launched today through the free mobile app Trov, with the insurance being underwritten by Axa Insurance.
Amanda Blanc appointed as new chair of the ABI's General Insurance Council
Amanda Blanc has been appointed as the new chair of the Association of British Insurers’ General Insurance Council.
Innovation in Insurance 2016: Insurers are adapting to emerging risks
Insurers have been quick to adapt to emerging risks, a conference heard.
Ghost broker ordered to pay back £17,000 or face nine-month prison sentence
Insurance ‘ghost broker’ who set up 133 false policies has been ordered to pay back £17,000 or face a nine month jail sentence.
Gable creditors have 10 months to submit claims as company enters liquidation
Companies and individuals owed money by Gable have been invited to submit their claims after a Liechtenstein court appointed a liquidator to the company.
Innovation in Insurance 2016: Insurtech start-ups are an opportunity, not a threat
Insurers should see insurtech start-ups as an opportunity rather than a threat, a conference heard.
Insurtech firm Wrisk signs deal with Munich Re
Insurtech start-up Wrisk will see capacity provided by Munich Re for business written in the UK, Europe and US.
Lloyd's and Iran in trading talks
Lloyd’s of London has begun talks with Iran’s insurance industry on the potential of underwriting business in the Middle Eastern country.
Digital Insurance Awards 2016: Winners
The industry’s most digitally-savvy gathered at Post’s annual Digital Insurance Awards, where awards were handed out for technological triumphs.
Aegis London appoints new CFO and compliance director
Aegis London has appointed Hermien Smeets-Flier as chief financial officer and Graeme Tennyson as director of risk and compliance.
Innovation in Insurance 2016: Insurers need to evolve to meet Millennial demands
Insurers have to evolve to meet the demands of the millennial market, Guidewire managing director Keith Stonell said today.
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Gable turns on administrator over ‘illegal’ shareholder meeting
Gable said it was “illegally” denied voting rights at a shareholders meeting, in which a petition to wind up the company was passed.