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UK becomes EU capital of private equity-backed insurance M&A
The UK has seen 28 private equity deals in insurance over the past 18 months, half of total number in Europe.
Admiral delivers UK growth and builds on its European Brexit preparations
Admiral will begin running its European insurance operations from Spain from the beginning of 2019, having received approval earlier this year.
Insurers under fire over climate risk reporting
Three insurers have been reported to the FCA and could face fines for allegedly failing to disclose information which they are “legally obliged to report”.
Aviva's Townend replaces Blanc as IFB chair
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has apointed Aviva’s managing director of UK General Insurance replacing former Axa UK CEO Amanda Blanc.
Personal injury motor claims hit near decade low, government figures show
The number of personal injury motor insurance claims has fallen to the lowest level in nine years, government figures published today reveal.
Insurers still failing to meet FCA renewal rules
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned it will take action against general insurers who fail to implement rules introduced to encourage shopping around at renewal time.
Smart Driver Club in talks with insurers to increase capacity
Smart Driver Club will expand its capacity in order to grow premiums by 200% over the next two years.
Insurance leaders pledge to pass on personal injury reform savings
Insurance leaders have pledged to pass on all savings made through the Civil Liability Bill reforms to policyholders.
Cost of motor claims hits highest ever level
The cost of motor claims has climbed to the highest level on record, the ABI said. However, claimant solicitors say the numbers don't paint the whole picture.
This Month In Post: Truth or dare on cyber
At the ABI annual dinner on Monday, as guests at my table predicted future insurance trends, I was struck by a suggestion. People will want to protect their most precious belongings and, in 10 years’ time, that will be their personal data, a KPMG partner…
Admiral applies for post-Brexit base in Spain
Admiral will aim to open a post-Brexit subsidiary in Spain, the company announced, as it reported a 43% increase in its pre-tax profit last year.
Admiral replaces panel of private eye firms
Exclusive: Admiral has replaced its panel of private detectives it uses to investigate claims.
Analysis: Insurers torched on Twitter over Liverpool Fire
How social media influenced the response of insurers to the Liverpool fire
Admiral refutes 'racist pricing' allegations
Admiral has refuted claims that it operates a 'racist' pricing structure.
Post Power List 2018: David Stevens
CEO, Admiral
Former Admiral pricing exec named CEO of US subsidiary
Alberto Schiavon has been named as CEO of the US direct to consumer insurer Elephant Insurance.
Fraud Awards 2017: Winners and highly commended
The leading lights of the claims sector gathered at the Brewery in London on Thursday night to mark this year's fraud fighters.
Admiral receives government grant to expand business
Admiral received £668,500 from the Welsh government in order to create close to 200 jobs in Cardiff.
Admiral launches home and motor multicover policy
Admiral has launched a Multicover insurance product, combining its car and home insurance into one policy.
Direct Line tops the poll for new GI complaints
Direct Line, Aviva and Ageas are among the firms to have the most new GI complaints made about them to the Financial Ombudsman in H1.
More than half of insurers now use My Licence
With 52% of insurers using My Licence, the Motor Insurers' Bureau hit its adoption target for the platform in Q2.
Week in Post: Last of the summer wine
This week we’ve seen some major acquisitions in the summer lull between the tail-end of results season, and everyone heading off to their holidays in Spain.
Admiral CEO’s charity sells £4.57m shares following H1 results
Exclusive: A charity linked to Admiral CEO David Stevens has sold £4.57m in shares in the company.
Further Ogden hits anticipated but whiplash claims falling, says Admiral
Admiral is anticipating further cost pressures as a result of the change to the discount rate, but has confirmed that whiplash claims are falling.