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Voice of the Future: George MacDonald
Post talks to talented newcomers about what attracted them to insurance. This week it's the turn of George MacDonald, technology underwriter at Chubb Insurance.
Brokers largely dissatisfied with mid-market claims performance
The issue of low quality outsourcing operations has been cited among areas insurers need to improve upon in a survey of 180 UK commercial claims brokers, in which only five companies received a net positive satisfaction score.
Fidelity insurance: Inside job
Despite theft and fraud by employees being the second-biggest reason for store loss in the UK, many firms prefer to sweep such incidents under the rug. How can companies protect themselves better?
Four insurers subpoenaed in Iran sanctions probe
Four US insurers have been subpoenaed by New York’s Department of Financial Services as part of its investigation into potential sanctions breaches involving Iran.
Market Moves - 10 April 2014
Who has moved where in the insurance industry this week.
Market Moves - 3 April 2014
A round up of who has moved where in the market this week.
Chubb appoints Barr as environment head
Chubb has appointed David Barr as European environmental manager.
C-Suite – Insurer: Continually adapting K&R
With criminals devising ever more sophisticated ways to extort money from victims, kidnap and ransom insurance is continually having to adapt.
Draper rejoins Chubb for casualty role
Chubb has appointed Dave Draper as its casualty manager for the UK and Ireland.
Defra dismisses reports of Flood Re exclusion U-turn
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has denied reports David Cameron is considering a U-turn on excluding high-net-worth homeowners from the Flood Re scheme.
Flood Re exceptions 'perverse' says Masojada
Hiscox chief executive Bronek Masojada has claimed that his insurer is keen to see all Flood Re exemptions abolished, not just those for homeowners at the top end of the council tax range.
ABI remains staunch on Flood Re exclusions stance
Association of British Insurers property head Aidan Kerr has dismissed claims that leasehold properties are excluded from Flood Re because of issues with insurers’ computer systems.
Aqua recruits Hiscox motor underwriting boss
High net worth specialist Aqua has recruited Hiscox’s head of motor underwriting.
High-net-worth insurers fight Flood Re exclusion of highest council tax bands
Properties in band H will not be covered but insurers still have to pay levy
BIA Countdown: Young achievers look back: Q&A with Helen Merfield and Jon Nottingham
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to two past winners of the Young Achiever accolade. Jon Nottingham won the award in 2008 for his work in Axa’s commercial lines distribution business,…
Insurance Technology Conference: Insurers must wake up to the risks of misusing data
Data presents huge opportunities for insurers but the potential for misusing it is a serious risk for the industry, according to speakers at Post's Insurance Technology conference.
C-Suite: Stay a step ahead of cyber crime
From a debilitating attack on service to a simple system break‑in, cyber attacks can vary in their sophistication and in the harm they can cause to organisations, says Chubb's Chris Pavlou.
Underwriting Service Awards 2013: Winners announced
Last night saw the fourth annual Underwriting Service Awards take place at the Royal Garden Hotel.
High net worth: Staying on top
With an increasing number of direct players entering the high net worth arena, how can brokers stand out from the crowd and retain their traditional position as leaders of the market?
Directors’ & Officers’: Much aD&O about nothing
Despite some predicting an uncertain period for the directors’ & officers’ sector following a government discussion paper and a high-profile claim refusal, unconcerned market insiders explain why education is their current priority.
Chubb unveils new european multinational manager
Chubb has appointed Jan Auerbach to the role of european multinational solutions manager.
Ex-Lorega CEO Sims resurfaces at AIG
AIG has appointed former Lorega chief executive John Sims to the role of UK head of its high net worth arm Private Client Group.
Top 20 UK insurers
A focus to the top 20 UK insurers
Cable’s accountability plans increase D&O brokers risk management role
Brokers selling directors’ and officers’ policies could be called upon to ‘plug the gap’ between policyholder expectations and insurance cover following tough new government proposals aimed at increasing the responsibility of company executives.