Hiscox
Insurers told to cut losses in motor amid ongoing competition concerns
Hiscox AGM sees 42% of shareholders vote against remuneration policy
BIA Countdown: Marketing moguls reflect on 20 years of the BIAs
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to the major insurers who have experienced wins in the marketing category over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first BIAs.
Hiscox shareholders voice opposition to exec pay
More than 40% of Hiscox shareholder's voted in dissent of the company's remuneration policy at its recent annual general meeting.
Markel looks to Hiscox for underwriting role
Markel UK has appointed Liam Greene as professional and management risk underwriting manager.
Hiscox grows GWP by 2.3% in Q1
Hiscox grew gross written premiums by 2.3% in local currency, with a small decrease in sterling to £501.6m (2013: £506.1m) in the first quarter of 2014, as it continued to shrink its reinsurance book.
Disability charity says home insurance websites discriminate against disabled
Badly designed websites could be leaving major UK home insurers exposed to potential discrimination lawsuits by excluding more than 11 million disabled consumers from purchasing cover online.
ABI won’t fight for further Flood Re inclusions despite band H U-turn
Sources say association’s public backing is result of pressure from Westminster.
High-net-worth firms get behind ABI’s band H stance
The Association of British Insurers' support for including band H properties in Flood Re has been welcomed by high-net-worth firms.
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