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Week in Post: Spotlight falls on Banks
The spotlight has been on Arron Banks this week but we've also seen some major business acquisitions.
Debenhams urged to review links with Arron Banks' Eldon
Exclusive: Debenhams should review its relationship with Arron Banks-owned Eldon Insurance, following fines over alleged data misuse by the company, campaigners say.
Ageas' Bart De Smet on staying relevant in 2030
Insurers need to act now to stay relevant to their customers in future, writes Ageas' CEO Bart De Smet.
This month: Cavities and complaints
As whiplash legislation speeds through parliament, claims management companies have increasingly been looking into other avenues to keep the coffers full and cavity wall insulation claims have spiked. CMCs may be the industry’s own bugbear, but this…
Evolution appoints ex-Brightside CEO as NED
Former Brightside CEO, Mark Cliff has been appointed as non-executive director of Evolution Claims Management.
Ex-Ingenie CEO King reunites with Lineker to launch Munich Re-backed insurtech Ticker
Former Ingenie founder and CEO Richard King has teamed up with Munich Re Digital Partners to launch a new telematics motor provider Ticker in the new year.
Ex-Ageas CEO Barry Smith appointed LV NED
LV has appointed Barry Smith as senior independent director, subject to regulatory approval
This Week in Post: Boing! It’s the executive magic roundabout
The last few months have seen some major executive changes across the UK’s largest insurance companies.
Ageas insurance CEO departs in management shakeup
Ageas has restructured its senior management, resulting in the departure of insurance CEO François-Xavier Boisseau as well as other senior figures.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2018 - full list of winners
Keoghs partner James Heath, pictured, was handed the achievement prize at the Fraud Awards last night in what proved to be a fruitful night for the law firm.
Interview: Jacqueline McNamee and Elliot Biggs, C-Quence
Keen not to be lumped in with the insurtech movement, new managing general agent C-Quence is ready to launch in Q3 backed by Primary and Arch. Its CEO Jacqueline McNamee and chief information officer Elliot Biggs outline to Jonathan Swift why data, a…
This week in Post: Do you know who's on the other end of the phone?
We have all experienced that heart-stopping moment when our phone rings and our eyes are greeted with the dreaded: "No caller ID."
Allianz names Ageas’ Dyson as CFO
Allianz has appointed Fernley Dyson as chief financial officer, with effect from 1 January 2019.
Ageas' Andy Watson on pushing for a realistic Brexit plan
Insurers need to keep pushing their priorities now for an effective Brexit plan, writes Andy Watson, CEO of Ageas UK, urging the industry to work with the government to achieve a realistic negotiating strategy.
This Week in Post: Data, dissuasion and dirty toddlers
When my two-year-old licked the sole of her shoe, I tried not to laugh as that might encourage her. But she caught my badly repressed smile and… licked the second shoe. So much for deterrence.
Ageas UK returns to profit in spite of weather losses
Ageas UK returned to profit in H1, as strong motor gains offset losses in household.
Primary and Arch back Q3 launch of McNamee's insurtech C-Quence
Insurance investment vehicle Primary Group has today been revealed as the backer for the new digital-enabled managing general agent to be launched by former AIG UK CEO Jacqueline McNamee in autumn this year.
Andy Watson succeeds Amanda Blanc as ABI GI chair
Andy Watson will replace Amanda Blanc as chair of the Association of British Insurers’ General Insurance Council.
Ageas: No ‘indication of concrete interest’ from Fosun on takeover bid
Ageas Group claims to have had “no indication of concrete interest” of a takeover bid from Fosun, despite reports that the Chinese multinational is eyeing the insurer.
Roundtable: Future-proofing claims for the digital age
Claims has not received as much attention as many front-end processes when it comes to investment, even though it is the moment of truth on which long-term policyholder loyalty can be built
Week in Post: How much are your limbs worth?
One of the highlights of the World Cup so far was watching Portuguese defender Pepe collapse in agony after receiving a pat on the back from Moroccan player Mehdi Benatia. But when you see how much footballers insure their body parts for, it isn’t really…
Former claims fraud investigator jailed for fraud
The former director of a firm used in the past by Ageas and ERS to investigate fraudulent claims, has himself been jailed for fraud.
Lanes Group-backed Evolution claims fixed fee model will become the norm after Ageas win
Evolution Claims Management has secured a new contract to provide building claims management services to Ageas Insurance, its first since attracting investment from Lanes Group.