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ABI joins calls for Flood Re U-turn on band H homes
The Association of British Insurers is writing to Environment Secretary Owen Paterson in a bid to facilitate the inclusion of council tax band H properties within Flood Re.
Masojada urges Lords to support Flood Re amendment
Hiscox chief executive officer Bronek Masojada has written to all members of the House of Lords urging them to support an amendment to the Flood Re scheme.
Infrastructure: Building for success
Plans for insurers to invest in infrastructure projects are being hampered by Solvency II.
Daley handed Plum board role
Plum's head of underwriting and claims has been handed a new role as board director.
BIA Countdown: 20 years of commercial lines
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to commercial lines specialists who have experienced wins over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first BIAs in 1994.
In Series: Data: Waves of understanding
Data can help insurers assess future storm and flood risks, providing benefits across the business and enhancing modelling processes.
C-Suite - Insurer: Flood Re is a PR time bomb
Flood insurance must be all-inclusive, for the sake of both UK homes and the industry’s image.
Hiscox inks Xchanging fees management contract
Hiscox is targeting improved fee turnaround with a deal that will see Xchanging provide management information.
Clyde & Co advises Whittington Group on sale of Direct Asia
International law firm Clyde & Co advised investment firm Whittington Group on the sale of Direct Asia to Hiscox.
DIS 2014: Insurers urged to take a 'test and learn' approach to digital strategy
RSA’s chief marketing officer Peter Markey has urged insurers to take a ‘test and learn’ approach to their digital strategy when looking to demonstrate return on investment.
Hiscox's move into direct general motor generates Asia platform
Hiscox is to use DirectAsia as a platform for growth in Asia as it moves into the direct general motor space after traditionally underwriting in the high end motor market.
Hiscox announces Direct Asia acquisition
Hiscox has acquired Singapore-headquartered Whittington Group’s online business DirectAsia, subject to regulatory approval.
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.
Editor's comment: Pressing the advantage home
Prime Minister David Cameron told the nation “money is no object” when he declared the recent floods a national emergency and staked his personal authority on rebuilding damaged UK regions to make them more resilient to extreme weather.
Insurers doubtful government will approve VAT waiver for flood repairs
Business secretary calls for VAT on flood renovation and repairs to be cut to 5%.
Claims Club News - 27 February 2014
All the news from Post’s Claims Club event on 19 February
BIA Countdown: 20 years of personal lines insurance
As part of Post's countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to personal lines specialists who have experienced wins over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first BIAs in 1994.
Advertising: Getting the word out
How are insurance firms’ advertising tactics changing in response to the rise of social media and the emergence of aggregators?
Masojada urges changes to 'flawed' Flood Re scheme
Hiscox chief executive Bronek Masojada has heaped further criticism on the government’s “flawed” Flood Re scheme following the firm's full year 2013 results.
Hiscox 2013 profits jump £27m
Hiscox has reported a £27m improvement in its profits for the full year of 2013, in spite of drooping results in London and minimal improvement in the wider UK market.
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.
One in six households face Flood Re exclusion, claims Hiscox
Hiscox is seeking urgent talks with government ministers ahead of the Water Bill passing through parliament, after claiming one in six households are currently excluded from Flood Re.
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.