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Classic motor market approaching ‘pinch point’ as a result of premium stagnation
Richard Morley, broking director at Markerstudy Broking, said the classic car market is “behind the curve” when it comes to pricing compared with standard motor.
How AI is helping Mind Foundry spot the signs of cognitive decline
Selim Cavanagh, director of insurance at Mind Foundry, explains how the company is using the latest machine learning techniques to “drive real value” for insurance organisations.
Guidewire CEO warns insurers against too big a bet on AI
Mike Rosenbaum, CEO of Guidewire, has warned insurers against “taking too big a bet” on one generative artificial intelligence path at this stage, as it “is still very early”.
Ageas reveals it is developing an AI claims assistant
Tom Quirke, chief actuary at Ageas UK, shares how the personal lines insurer is already ensuring humans and AI work in synergy to allow agents to focus on meaningful relationships with customers.
Protesters target Chubb and AIG demanding they ‘rule out’ fossil fuel support
Climate activists took to the city to warn insurers that underwriting fossil fuel projects in Africa is a “risky business” that threatens the rainforest, human rights and their reputations.
Sedgwick appoints Neil Gibson as UK CEO
Sedgwick has promoted chief operating officer Neil Gibson to the position of UK CEO.
Policy Expert bought by Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has bought a majority stake in insurtech Policy Expert from Primary Group.
Arch takes Aon team; Gallagher expands operations; Vision Track’s CEO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
FSCS expects East West compensation costs to rise
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has said it expects payments to customers of failed structural defects insurer East West to rise in the next financial year.
Wakam taps former RSA personal lines director to lead UK operations
Wakam, the European B2B2C insurer, has made a range of new hires, including the appointment of Mark Christer as UK branch manager.
AI and automation must come to the civil courts, says former Lord Chancellor
The Rt Hon Robert Buckland KC MP, pictured, said “failing to act” on AI in the court system will “fundamentally be the wrong choice with dire consequences”.
PL insurers continue to face rising material and labour costs
Both home and motor insurers are continuing to feel the effects of the rising costs of labour and materials, according to reports from Verisk and the Association of British Insurers.
Lloyd’s earmarks £52m following slavery ties research
Lloyd’s has launched a programme of initiatives to help Black and ethnically diverse people join and build careers in the market following independent research into its historic links to the transatlantic slave trade.
JP Morgan to launch personal lines insurance proposition
Sources have told Insurance Post that JP Morgan is developing and building its own personal lines insurance proposition.
Insurers welcome Automated Vehicles Bill included in the King’s Speech
The King’s Speech announced the government's intention to, in this parliament, introduce long-awaited legislation covering the use of self-driving vehicles on the UK’s roads.
Growth expected in premium income in 2023
Insurers are set to report growth in premium income for the rest of 2023 before tapering off, according to EY.
Direct Line eyes turnaround with improved Q3 results
Direct Line’s Q3 trading update has revealed it has doubled its Motor gross written premiums, a welcome improvement amid a turbulent year for the insurer.
Insurers risk being ‘left behind’ if they don’t share data
Insurers that don’t share claims data with the wider market risk being “left behind”, LexisNexis Risk Solutions’ James Burton has told Insurance Post.
Phoebe Hugh leaves DLG to ‘lead Monzo’s charge into insurance’
Phoebe Chibuzo Hugh has left Direct Line Group to head up Monzo Bank’s entry into insurance, she has announced.
RSA’s PI product; Jensten’s One Broker deal; GTA names chair
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Implementing dual PI discount rate could be ‘complicated’
Speaking at an Association of British Insurers event, a panel of experts agreed that while a dual discount rate could lead to better accuracy, it could prove to be very complicated to work with.
Aon to bring UK and EMEA businesses together
Aon has announced that it is bringing together its client-serving capabilities and operations in the UK and Europe, Middle East and Africa regions.
Allianz catches fundamentally dishonest pavement fall fraudster
A recent Allianz personal injury case has revealed a claimant to be fundamentally dishonest, finding that they had misled the insurer regarding their accident.
Sprout AI reveals post-funding expansion plans
AI-led insurtech Sprout AI has revealed plans to “transform claims processing” as well as expand into new markets, following its latest funding round.