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The State of the Insurer Nation: Week Three: Public Perception
In the third of a five-part series covering the results of the State of the Nation survey, Mairi MacDonald reports how our CEOs and managing directors view the public’s poor perception of the insurance industry and how simplified wordings and more…
Market Moves - 5 November 2015
All the latest movers and shakers in the insurance industry.
Claims service and innovation key for HNW firms in over-crowded market
High-net-worth insurers must prioritise claims service levels and product innovation if they are to maintain a foothold in an increasingly over-populated market, according to broking and claims experts.
The State of the Insurer Nation: Week Two: Politics and Europe
In the second of a five-part series covering the results of Post’s latest State of the Nation survey, Mairi MacDonald reports how politics, government policy and the UK’s position in the European Union is viewed by insurance CEOs and managing directors…
The State of the Insurer Nation: Week One: Regulation
In the first report of a five-part series covering Post’s latest State of the Nation survey, Mairi MacDonald reports on how regulation of the insurance industry is viewed by insurance CEOs and managing directors and how they think it could work better…
Powell to lead terrorism division at Acappella Syndicate 2014
Acappella Syndicate 2014 has appointed Jonathan Powell as divisional head of its new war, terrorism and political violence division.
Market Moves - 17 September 2015
All the latest recruitment news from the world of insurance.
Career File: Sue Langley - Former Hiscox COO takes on non-exec chairmanship at Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher International has hired Sue Langley as non-executive chairman of the Gallagher Holdings UK board.
Dognapping: Dog gone
Dognapping is a cruel crime that is on the rise. But are pet insurers doing enough to help owners? And should they be taking a more active role in providing specific cover against theft rather than focusing primarily on vets’ bills?
Hiscox names Eva Berg-Winters as head of UK claims
Hiscox has appointed strategy consultants OC&C’s associate partner Eva Berg-Winters as head of UK claims.
Hiscox report finds one in five small businesses are not insured
One in five small business owners and managers do not have any insurance, according to a survey carried out across six countries by Hiscox.
Former Hiscox COO Langley becomes Gallagher non-exec chair
Arthur J Gallagher International has hired Sue Langley as non-executive chairman of the Gallagher Holdings UK board.
UK PI sector to reach £1.5bn GWP in 2019, Timetric predicts
The UK professional indemnity insurance sector will be worth more than £1.5bn in 2019, advisory firm Timetric has forecast.
Towergate and Hiscox capitalise on growing schemes market
The number of commercial lines affinity schemes is increasing, particularly among professional associations, as brokers and underwriters strive for growth and profitability in a tough market.
Hiscox completes purchase of classic car specialist
Hiscox has completed its acquisition of specialist UK classic car business, RH Specialist Insurance.
Home of the future
The connected home has the potential to revolutionise living space as we know it.
Hiscox in ongoing talks with PRA over stress test concerns
Hiscox is engaged in ongoing discussions with the Prudential Regulation Authority about concerns it has with its insurance stress test and is calling for a simulation of a large loss scenario to take place in the first half of 2016.
Hiscox Retail reports record H1 profit despite tough market conditions
Hiscox Retail delivered record profits of £59.3m in the six months to 30 June 2015, up from £37.4m in the same period in 2014.
C-Suite - Insurer: One city, one brand
London needs to start bigging itself up as the go-to market, in the face of global competition.
British Insurance Awards 2015: The winners
AIG, LV and Wilby were among the big winners at the British Insurance Awards – collecting two gongs apiece.
Blog: Six reasons 2015 will be the biggest year yet for insurer M&A
I have to admit I am prone to the odd football analogy and the news yesterday that Ace is to acquire Chubb in a £18.1bn mega deal has certainly given me more scope to plough this furrow given that it happened on the day the transfer window opened (1 July…
Europe: Cyber security
With hacking and phishing scams on the increase, businesses would be expected to include cyber insurance in their arsenal of measures designed to protect them and their customers in the event of breaches.
Hiscox to acquire RH Specialist Insurance from Willis
Hiscox has agreed a deal with Willis to acquire its specialist UK classic car business, RH Specialist Insurance.