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RSA chooses Luxembourg for post-Brexit hub
Insurance giant RSA is to set up an office in Luxembourg in response to the UK’s decision to exit the European Union.
Insurers expecting ransomware claims to increase following Wanna Cry hack
Cyber attacks carried out with ransomware are becoming more common with the number of ransomware claims rising to 22.4% in 2017, CFC Underwriting has said.
FM Global chooses Luxembourg for post-Brexit hub
FM Global has been granted a license to operate in Luxembourg as the commercial property insurer looks to establish a post-Brexit base on the continent.
Claims Club Blog: Service, travellers, and the new British export
BLM's Terry Renouf sums up the last Claims Club meeting where tackling supply chain issues, talking about artificial intelligence and applying gig economy opportunities made the headlines.
Political risks: Halting new threats
Businesses with domestic and international footprints are increasingly demanding protection from political risks. But, as the threats have changed in recent years, so has the cover that serves to protect against them
Liberty Specialty denies reports it has picked Luxembourg for post-Brexit base
Liberty Specialty Markets denied it had already made a decision over the base of its European Union subsidiary, despite reports it has picked Luxembourg for the base.
Hiscox chooses Luxembourg as post-Brexit base
Hiscox has announced plans to open a European subsidiary in Luxembourg in response to Britain’s exit from the European Union.
In Depth: Insurtech gold rush
Reinsurers are injecting more money into start-ups to get a foothold in insurtech - and the disruptors are welcoming the investment from these flexible partners.
Claims: Providing a personal service
Brokers need to stand out in a competitive market and claims service is a way to make a real difference. Being there to advise, intervene – and to turn the heat up if necessary – can mean the world to a grateful client.
Hiscox CUO sells £1.2m shares
Richard Watson, the chief underwriting officer at Hiscox, has sold a total of £1.2m of shares in the company.
Ian Penny to take over as chief information officer at Hiscox following Wharton's departure
Ian Penny has been appointed as chief information officer for Hiscox, taking over from Gareth Wharton who is joining a newly formed cyber initiative at the company.
The Cyber Insurer and Broker Assembly 2017 - as it happened
The Cyber Insurer and Broker Assembly took place on 23 March. Post's journalists reported live from the event.
Cyber regulation: Cyber’s new rules
The tightening of data regulation next year could drive demand for cyber cover and, with the reporting of breaches becoming compulsory, it may help underwriters price this new risk ever more accurately
We Specialty and Hiscox collaborate on political risk
French managing general agency We Specialty has partnered with Hiscox to cover political violence, terrorism and political risk.
UK businesses to increase cyber security spend
Three out of five UK businesses will increase their cyber security budget in the next year, with more than 20% of those doubling their spending.
Roundtable: The personal lines insurer of the future?
Digital transformation has become a hot topic in the insurance industry in recent years, with insurers becoming increasingly aware of the need to adapt to the changing technological landscape.
Hiscox shortlists two locations for post-Brexit base
Lloyd’s of London underwriter Hiscox said it has shortlisted two European Union countries and was in talks with regulators to set up a new insurance base to continue servicing clients after Britain leaves the EU.
'Mixed bag' for London market says Hiscox MD
Hiscox’s London market business has presented an inconsistent and mixed operating year for the insurer, according to Steve Langan, CEO of Hiscox Insurance.
Hiscox posts 'record' 2016 as UK and Europe profits double
Insurer Hiscox has reported a "record" profit of £354m for 2016, an increase of 64%, driven by a benign claims environment and strong investment return.
Blog: Seven Asian insurtech start-ups to watch in 2017
Despite the US being seen as the pre-eminent center for insurtech investment, it in no way has the monopoly on all the good ideas.
Former Direct Asia managers launch Singapore insurtech firm with BGL parent
The owner of BGL group has teamed up with the co-founder of Direct Asia to launch a new insurtech start-up in Singapore.
Ex-Brightside boss to ‘breathe life’ into Towergate partnerships
Towergate has hired ex-Brightside distribution boss Colin Wallace to “breathe life” back into the business’ partnerships proposition.
Social media libel: Keyboard warriors
Social media grants people the ability to broadcast their opinions to a wide audience. What coverage can insurers provide against libel?
Hiscox backs cyber capacity for Towergate MGA Fusion
Towergate-backed managing general agent Fusion has launched a cyber and data product offering limits of up to £5m.