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Asia's multi-billion dollar insurtech opportunity
Insurtech will transform the Asian insurance industry in the next ten years with consumers likely to be the real winners of innovation, according to Nicky Burridge.
EMEA organisations falling behind on cyber insurance spend
Organisations spend on average four times more on insuring physical damage, such as property, plant and equipment insurance, than they do on insuring information assets.
Predicted losses from cyber crime hits £4.54trn
Losses from cyber crime are only likely to increase because of far-reaching global connectivity, with predicted losses set to reach as high as $6 trillion (£4.54 trillion).
Dive In Festival confirmed for 2018 following this year's high turn out
The annual Dive In Festival has been confirmed for another year, with 2017 counting the highest number of events, attendees, sponsors and participating countries to date.
Analysis: Hurricane harm
Hurricane season has caused devastation across the Atlantic but, despite the human death toll, the impact on reinsurers is likely to be limited
Blockchain industry pilot gains 23 new entrants
The Blockchain Insurance Initiative, B3i, has gained 23 new companies to participate in the market testing of its Blockchain prototype.
Interview: Danny Maleary, Vibe MGA Management
Vibe MGA Management, an independent MGA incubator backed by Syndicate Holding, launched in June. Post sat down to talk with CEO Danny Maleary about his vision for the new venture.
CEO Sian Fisher on why the CII is supporting Insurance United Against Dementia
Today is World Alzheimer’s Day which gives the insurance sector an opportunity to raise awareness about the growing threat of dementia and the challenges it poses to our society.
UK businesses call for three-year Brexit transitional deal
Insurers have joined more than 100 businesses in signing a letter to the Brexit negotiators asking for a transition period of up to three years.
Harvey highlights insurance penetration shortfall says Aon Benfield
A significant proportion of the flood losses generated by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana will be uninsured, highlighting the existence of a global protection gap, Aon Benfield has said.
Insurers must rethink risk management: Aon
The insurance sector needs to rethink its approach to risk management in order to drive innovation and take advantage of technological change, said Aon's global CEO of analytics.
Join our live webinar on diversity
Post has teamed up with the Chartered Insurance Institute for a webinar on diversity and inclusion in the industry.
Analysis: Back to school 2
In the second part of our Back To School Q&A, insurance big names recollect their most hated topics at school and what kind of work experience they did (find out which CEO swept roads as a summer job). They also share their ideas on how to improve the…
Analysis: Back to school
With school resuming this week in most areas, Post has asked insurers about their classroom memories. Many enjoyed maths and some had quite colourful teachers. Find out what sports the C-suite used to play and what role they see for financial education…
The challenges of Cyclone Debbie
Cyclone Debbie was the costliest natural catastrophe to hit Australia for six years, while the scale of the event spurred innovation among insurers writes Nicky Burridge.
Analysis: Aviation insurers prove adaptable
Insurers are adapting to aviation's latest trends, despite low premiums.
Analysis: The age of consent
Insurers will need to get the consent from their policyholders to collect their personal data, under regulation coming into force next year
Neon names Boorman head of financial lines
Specialty carrier Neon has named Charles Boorman head of financial lines.
TfL settles first claims from Croydon tram crash at £900,000
Exclusive: Transport for London has paid £900,000 to settle seven personal injury claims from the Croydon train crash in December last year, with 69 claims outstanding.
Aon completes share sale in India joint venture
Global broker Aon has completed the sale of a 26% stake in Indian broker Aon Global Insurance Brokers to its joint venture partner Global Insurance Services.
Interview: Grenfell Tower insurer reveals UK expansion plans
It is estimated that the Grenfell Tower fire could result in claims of up to £50m. However, the carrier responsible for insuring the building said that its expansion plans for the UK remain undimmed.
Registration opens for Dive In 2017
Registration opened today for Dive In, the festival for diversity and inclusion in insurance, which will take place in late September and focus on the ‘Diversity Dividend’.
This Month: Prizes, picnics and personalities
Taxis working the Royal Albert Hall patch this week had their hands and seats full, chauffeuring well-dressed ladies and gentlemen to the prestigious British Insurance Awards
Marsh and Aon offices visited in connection to Irish motor competition investigation
Marsh and Aon are among the brokers visited by the European Commission as part of its motor investigation in Ireland.