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Ten insurtech start-ups to watch in 2018 - part one
There does not appear to be any slowdown in the number of insurtech start-ups that are aiming to mark their mark on the insurance sector.
Updated: Insurers slammed over Liverpool fire response
Insurance companies have been slammed by motorists for their response to the Liverpool car park blaze.
Post Power List 2018: Paul Geddes
CEO, Direct Line
Direct Line offers Tesla owners a discount for using autopilot
Direct Line is offering Tesla owners a 5% discount on their premiums for using the ‘autopilot’ feature.
Market Moves: December 2017
This month's movers and shakers in the insurance industry.
Insurance firms 'should lower premiums for Tesla cars'
Insurers should lower premiums for Tesla cars owing to increased safety features built into the vehicles, analysts said.
Direct Line reports growth in its own-brand policies
Direct Line Group has reported growth among its direct own brand policies over the last year and claims to be on target to hit its desired combined operating ratio for 2017.
Spotlight: ADAS webinar: Negotiating the potholes of automated driving
A panel of motor experts discussed the challenges of repairing cars equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, at a webinar organised by Post in association with Auto Windscreens.
Direct Line appoints Claire Sadler as marketing director
Direct Line for Business has appointed Claire Sadler as marketing director.
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.
Direct Line invests in rental market disrupter Canopy
Direct Line has announced a 15% equity stake in the UK-based rental market disrupter Canopy.
Penny James succeeds John Reizenstein as Direct Line CFO
Direct Line has appointed Penny James to succeed John Reizenstein as chief financial officer.
Top 30 European Insurers 2017 Ranking: A mixed year for insurers
Market conditions for European insurers are extremely challenging, with companies facing a wide range of difficulties. Some have had to restructure their books of business because of poor results in the past, although their ability to turn around…
Interview: Meet the people making insurance more diverse
This month the Dive In festival returns, aiming to help insurance get fit for the future, highlighting the business case for diverse and inclusive workplaces and providing practical ideas and inspiration for how to bring about positive change. Post finds…
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.
Analysis: Repair costs
The questionable practice of marking up at-fault repairs continues, despite resistance in some quarters. Will this status quo ever be challenged?
Analysis: Pet insurance: fetching data
Customer profiling is key to accurately assessing insurance risk, capturing fraud and improving the pet owner’s insurance experience
Claims handler sees personal injury claim dismissed on the grounds of fundamental dishonesty
Two claimants, one of whom was a road traffic accident claims handler, have had their £10,000 personal injury claims dismissed at trial and been found to be fundamentally dishonest.
MoJ declines to give date for release of Ogden consultation feedback
The Ministry of Justice cannot give a date for the release of the discount rate consultation feedback.
Direct Line results strengthened by weaker than expected Ogden hit
Direct Line’s strong H1 results were in part helped by the insurer taking a smaller hit from the change to the Ogden rate than expected.
Direct Line reports increase in profit despite home taking a hit
Direct Line Group has reported that its profit before tax has gone up by 14% to £341.4m in the first half of 2017, compared to £298.5m in the H1 2016.
Career Development: Axa latest insurer to sign Women in Finance Charter
Axa has signed the Women in Finance Charter.
Public divided on driverless cars, study reveals
Over a third of the public are sceptical of driverless cars, with only four in 10 ready to embrace the technology.