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Ageas confirms exclusive talks over Saga ‘partnership’
Ageas has confirmed it has entered into negotiations with Saga for the distribution of motor and home insurance products to Saga's customers.
Ageas’ AI fraud tool; Clear’s Wycombe partnership; Moonrock’s COO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Insurers push for another Supreme Court Covid BI trial
At least four insurers have sought permission to appeal a September court ruling on Covid-related business interruption claims to the Supreme Court, Insurance Post can reveal.
Arc Legal appoints Lee Taylor as CEO
Lee Taylor has been named as the successor to Arc Legal CEO and founder Frank O’Malley, joining the managing general agent from Allianz Partners.
Broker stress reaches five-year high
Broker stress has risen to the highest level since 2019, according to research from Ecclesiastical.
Government exposes ‘cavernous’ motor injuries justice gap
Personal injury claims for crashes in the UK decreased between 2020 and 2023, while the number of road injuries increased, according to the latest government data.
Tesco’s fraud head is latest to join Direct Line’s top team
Ami North, Tesco Underwriting’s head of personal injury and fraud, is leaving to take up a role at Direct Line Group, Insurance Post can reveal.
Motor premiums dip as home increases
Pearson Ham’s latest general insurance price index for Q3 has revealed that motor insurance premiums have decreased, while home is expected to increase.
Palestine Action group targets 10 Allianz offices
Protest group Palestine Action has targeted 10 Allianz offices across the country over the firm’s investment and insurance for Israel’s weapons manufacturer, Elbit Systems.
Admiral’s UK insurance CEO Cristina Nestares steps down
Admiral Group has today announced that Cristina Nestares is stepping down as CEO of its UK insurance business, effective immediately.
RTA claim lands lying litigator in legal limbo
A paralegal who was found to have lied during their road traffic accident claim has been sentenced to one year in prison, suspended for two years.
Ripe buys boat insurer GJW Direct from Munich Re
Ripe has bolstered its share of the marine insurance market by buying GJW Direct from owner Munich Re’s Specialty.
Treloar returns to insurance on Zego’s board
Steve Treloar is returning to insurance after more than a year out of the industry, as he is appointed to Zego’s board, Insurance Post can reveal.
Markerstudy creates chief investment officer role as it eyes further growth
Emma Rawlinson has been appointed to the newly created role of chief investment officer at Markerstudy Group, effective immediately.
Allianz’s counter fraud head James Burge departing for Hiscox
James Burge, Allianz UK’s head of counter fraud, is leaving the insurer to take up a global role at Hiscox, Insurance Post can reveal.
Earnix ‘not in the same boat’ as other insurtechs
Earnix is “not in the same boat” as other insurtechs as it looks to continue its growth plans, its CEO Robin Gilthorpe has told Insurance Post.
Kingfisher’s commercial acquisition; RSA’s D&O product; Zurich’s head of SME
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Award winners revealed
Allianz (including LV), Aviva, DWF and Sedgwick were all multiple winners at the Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Awards last night (3 October).
Lloyd’s Lab sets up insurtech investor panel
Lloyd’s Lab has set up an investor panel aimed at offering expertise and advice on the financial landscape and fundraising initiatives for insurtechs on its accelerator programme.
Credit hire invoice costs quintuple in 10 years
Research released by Keoghs has revealed that the average cost of a credit hire invoice is now five times higher than it was in 2014.
Gallagher’s Rea bemoans ‘basic’ service remains a differentiator
Such has been the drop in service standards among insurers, anyone offering “the bare minimum” might stand out in the current market, according to the CEO of the UK’s largest insurance broker, Gallagher.
Cila elects Global Risk Solutions' Humphrey as president
Adam Humphrey, CEO of CCS & GRS International at Global Risk Solutions, has been elected as the new president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters and has his eyes on the professional body expanding internationally.
Aviva to roll out ‘transparent’ broker portal
Aviva’s MD for commercial and chief distribution officer, David Martin has revealed to Insurance Post that, in November, the insurer will be rolling out a new broker portal.
Inclusive job adverts key to tackling talent gap
Job postings should be amended to be more inclusive to attract diverse talent and drive recruitment, according to Martyn Matthews, managing director of SSP Broker.