Covea Insurance
Interview: Adrian Furness, Covéa
Covéa’s Adrian Furness was recently appointed claims and operations director, having previously held the role of claims director. Post sat down with him to discuss his new appointment.
Here are the most successful insurers, brokers and adjusters in BIA history
To celebrate the 20th edition of the British Insurance Awards, three years ago, I sat down and went through all the previous events to find out who had been the most successful company in its history.
Post Power List 2017: James Reader
CEO, Covéa Insurance
Motor fraud: Reaching critical mass
Although the adoption of My Licence has been slow to date, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau has predicted an increase in uptake to 50% this year. Will 2017 see the service reach critical mass?
Electronic trading: What is good form online?
The growth in online communications makes BT's strapline ‘It's good to talk' seem dated, but anyone who has had to lift a phone to unravel a burgeoning misunderstanding in an email can appreciate its spirit.
C-Force: It's time to unmask the claims heroes
2016 was a big year for insurance claims – but who are the people behind the scenes, making sure customers receive the best service possible?
Covéa's Carol Geldard on why a child's perspective can be helpful
It’s slightly galling, but at the same time strangely satisfying, when your 11-year-old points out the glaringly obvious.
High-net-worth fraud: A real rarity?
Many believe fraud in the high-net-worth market is rare. Is this the case, or are insurers just remaining tight-lipped about the problem?
Blog: Connected cars are making roads safer
Beyond futuristic gadgets, connected cars feature technology that can help avoid collisions and detect other hazards.
Underwriting Service Awards 2016: Winners
The industry’s underwriting powerhouses gathered at the Post’s annual Underwriting Service Awards bash.
Insurance Fraud Summit 2016: Insurers should use Action Fraud as a way of addressing fraudulent claims
Insurers can use fraud reporting platform Action Fraud in order to detect and measure fraudulent activity and eradicate it from the system.
Career development: Women in Finance Charter
Insurers have been rallying around the Women in Finance Charter as a way of pushing for more women in senior roles.
Further action needed on Medco
Medco was created to change the way medical reports were sourced in soft tissue injury claims, offering up randomised but accredited experts.
Career file: John Blundell joins Ecclesiatical as GI MD
Ecclesiastical has appointed John Blundell as managing director of its UK general insurance business, effective 1 September.
Roundtable: Autonomous driving systems need standards
Can insurers keep up with the pace of change powered by Advanced Driver Assistance Systems – especially when it comes to repairs? Post, in association with Autoglass, hosted an industry roundtable to find out
Fire claims are getting more costly for insurers
Despite a continuing reduction in the number of fires, the cost of blazes is actually increasing. What can be done to educate the public about the risks involved?
Ecclesiastical appoints former Sterling MD John Blundell as managing director of UK general
Ecclesiastical has appointed John Blundell as managing director of its UK general insurance business, effective from 1 September.
Covéa's Simon Cooter on pulling talent into insurance
When I think of my peers (at least those in my age group) working for insurers and brokers today, a surprisingly large number of us gained our insurance grounding in the late 1980s and early 1990s on one of the outstanding training schemes offered by the…
BIA 2016: General insurer, personal lines insurer, commercial lines insurer
Commercial Insurer of the Year; Personal Lines Insurer of the Year; General Insurer of the Year
BIA 2016: Transformational deal, outsourcer
Transformational Deal; Outsourced Partner of the Year
Digital: Using social media to engage customers
It has finally clicked with insurers that they need to engage with customers on social media, as it can help attract new business and build trust.
Brightside signs new motor agreement with Covea Insurance
Brightside Group has signed a new agreement with Covea Insurance, following Markerstudy's withdrawal of agency with the Group in May.
Jonathan Evans, Maurice Tulloch, Aviva, Allianz and Covea among 2016 BIA winners
Former chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Insurance and Financial Services Jonathan Evans, pictured, was last night acclaimed as the achievement winner at the British Insurance Awards.
Penny Black's Social World - Footballing feats, charity cycling and bathroom broadcasts
The highlights of Penny Black's social world this month