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60 Seconds With... Foil’s Pete Allchorne
Pete Allchorne, partner at DAC Beachcroft and president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers, would like to be “Doctorin’ the Tardis”, finds ironing therapeutic, and can be found dancing to “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars.
Claims and Legal Review of the Year 2023
Looking back at 2023, law firms and claims professionals reflect on how double digit inflation hit the sector and look forward to artificial intelligence speeding-up administration in 2024.
Making sure insurers aren’t left high and dry with stranded assets
As we transition to a low carbon economy, Simon Konsta, disputes partner at international law firm DAC Beachcroft, explores the risk of stranded assets, which affect insurers both in terms of investment and claims.
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.
MoJ told to fix whiplash before introducing more reform
Panellists speaking at an Association of British Insurers event about civil justice urged the Ministry of Justice to fix the whiplash reforms before bringing about any new further changes that affect the motor insurance sector.
Why cannabis farms are a growing problem for property insurers
Analysis: Fiona Nicolson examines why the illegal cultivation of cannabis is a growing problem for both residential and commercial landlords as well as the wider community.
Challenges of generative AI in the insurance sector
Trade Voice: Charlotte Halford and Peter Allchorne, partners at DAC Beachcroft, outline the challenges facing insurers looking to adopt generative AI.
Lloyd’s risk tool; Pattern and Giggster partner; Howden’s driving offering
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
60 Seconds With... DAC Beachcroft's Emma Fuller
Emma Fuller, partner and head of motor and casualty market strategy for DAC Beachcroft, shares her passion for shoes, love of dancing and desire to see the world.
Allianz's Graham Gibson, Aviva, NFU and Zurich among winners at 2023 Claims & Fraud Awards
Allianz chief claims officer Graham Gibson, pictured, won the prestigious Achievement Award at the Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Awards yesterday evening (5 October) at The Brewery.
Fraudulent four jailed over 'crash for cash' claims
Four fraudsters have each landed themselves a sixth month jail sentence after taking part in a ‘crash for cash’ scam.
Gallagher expands SME & PL ops; SRG launches sports and media division; RSA appoints commercial CUO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
How insurers are putting the pedal to the metal for mobility trends
Analysis: Fiona Nicolson explains what insurers looking to stay in the fast lane, as mobility trends develop, need to do to satisfy drivers and maintain profits.
Aston Lark’s latest acquisition; World Nomads’ travel product partnership; and Lloyd’s unveils Women’s Cricket Team
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
60 Seconds With... Claire Laver, DAC Beachcroft
Claire Laver, partner and head of counter fraud at DAC Beachcroft, may want to be Mary Poppins, but given her skills as an elephant keeper can we suggest she consider Dr Dolittle?
Aviva expands underwriting appetite; Flood Flash with Hiscox; Dual deal
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Pen restructures; Percayso raises £2.7m; Axa’s Foley successor
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Reclaimed parts driving motor insurance profitability
Analysis: Fiona Nicolson examines how reclaimed parts have become a vital solution to the ongoing parts shortages affecting body shops and motor insurers.
Insurers unsure what diversity data they can collect, legal experts say
Firms have been urged to collect diversity data on a voluntary basis to be able to make “positive action steps” towards change.
Rise of the AI insurers
David Worsfold examines can how artificial intelligence can be used to reimagine the insurance experience for customers, transforming it from a transactional, reactive model to a proactive, more personalised one.
Jensten and Hiscox partner; Aston Lark buys HNW book; Axa XL appoints reinsurance CEO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.