Hood Group
Will the CMA tame pet insurance costs?
In the latest episode of the Insurance Post Podcast, deputy editor Scott McGee (and proud puppy owner to Ozzy) digs into why pet insurance costs have soared and whether the Competition & Markets Authority’s proposed reforms of the veterinary sector could make cover more affordable.
Is Munich Re, once the ‘go-to’ for insurtechs, tired of start-ups?
After Many Pets became the latest insurtech to list Munich Re as a former capacity provider this week. Jonathan Swift looks at what has become of the once omnipresent go-to partner for start-ups.
AIG, Axa and RSA lead underwriter recruitment; Allianz partners with Solar Energy UK; North P&I and Standard Club to merge; and first non-London syndicate-in-a-box-launched
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
RAC sets up own broker to help hit £300m GWP target
RAC has launched its own in-house insurance intermediary as part of a package of measures to hit targets of £300m of gross written premium and one million customers in 2023.
Roundtable: Is a single customer view taking off in insurance?
The term ‘single customer view’ has been a buzzword for a number of years now, but how close it is to being a reality in insurance? With this in mind, Post, in association with Marklogic, held a roundtable to discuss the importance of SCV, and how to…
Analysis: Employee benefits: Perking up at work
Insurers are investing in employee benefits as a way to recruit and retain staff - and they go beyond the core elements of pension, life and health cover to sometimes include quirky perks
Hood names Homer non-executive chairman
Andy Homer has been appointed non-executive chairman of Hood Group.
Plum opens underwriting and service hub
Plum Underwriting has opened an underwriting and service centre in Basildon, Essex.
Hood Group partners with Canopius Syndicate 4444
Data and technology insurance specialist, Hood Group, has partnered with Canopius Lloyd’s Syndicate 4444.
Europe: Post-Brexit travel insurance
It is unclear whether UK nationals will be able to use the European Health Insurance Card after Brexit. If they don’t, travel insurers expect higher claims costs and higher premiums.
Hood Group gets government funding for AI and machine learning project
Hood Group has secured over £96,000 in government funding from Innovate UK that will help it develop data and Artificial Intelligence services.
Hood Group opens Innovation Lab to attract start-ups
Hood Group has launched an Innovation Lab and created a number of new roles.
Marketing: Image is everything
Insurers must stand out from the competition to attract custom. What lessons can they learn from outside the sector?
My other life: Steph Johnson, Hood Group - roller derby
When she’s not product and distribution manager, Johnson spends her time on her skates
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