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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.
BIA Countdown: Young achievers look back: Q&A with Keeley Goding and David Britton
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to two past winners of the Young Achiever accolade. Keeley Goding won the award in 2010 for her work in Hiscox’s technical claims business, while David…
QBE recruits from Allianz, AIG and Hiscox in tech drive
QBE has swooped for four new technology, media and telecommunications specialists, recruiting from Allianz, AIG and Hiscox.
High-net-worth insurers fight Flood Re exclusion of highest council tax bands
Properties in band H will not be covered but insurers still have to pay levy
HCC hires Calderbank for PI role
HCC International has appointed Simon Calderbank to its London professional indemnity division to focus on information technology and communications risks.
Argenta’s Paul Hunt to step back from exec roles
Argenta Syndicate Management executive director and underwriting director Paul Hunt is to step back from his executive roles within the group over the next two months.
Oasis project director says framework will cut costs and increase transparency
Loss-modelling platform includes models for flood, earthquake and tsunami.
Industry-owned cat modelling framework launches
An industry-owned catastrophe modelling framework has launched today aiming to reduce costs and increase flexibility for its users.
Beazley and Hiscox launch D&O consortium
Lloyd’s players Beazley and Hiscox have joined forces on a new D&O facility for brokers and clients.
FCA claims review coincides with improving London market service quality
London market insurers have been “upping their game” in terms of claims service quality amid an ongoing Financial Conduct Authority thematic review, according to the results of Gracechurch Consulting’s 2013 claims performance monitor.
Costa Concordia: Two years on
Two years after the Costa Concordia ran aground, it has finally been given a date to be removed. What has happened in the marine market in the intervening period?
Chartered status: Raising standards
Amid an industry-wide drive for improved standards, how will the CII’s consultation on changes to its corporate chartered status criteria affect firms seeking to stand out from the crowd?
Beazley satellite capability set for take-off following Bensoussan hire
Beazley has appointed Hiscox senior underwriter Denis Bensoussan to establish a satellite insurance capability within the company following the specialist insurer’s move into aviation insurance in 2012.
Hiscox given green light for York office
Hiscox was granted full planning approval for its proposed York headquarters at a council meeting last night.
Hiscox merges UK & Ireland and Europe businesses
Hiscox is to merge its UK and Ireland business and its European operation into one unit entitled Hiscox UK and Europe.
Three insurance industry reps nominated to PRA panel
Three insurance industry members have been have been nominated to the Prudential Regulation Authority’s practitioner panel established to represent the interests of the financial services industry.
Review of the Year: Lloyd’s: 325 not out
After celebrating its 325th birthday this year, Lloyd’s is still looking to innovate. Key figures in the market review the past 12 months and look forward to the coming year.