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This Month in Post: shame, sunshine and an opportunity for change
Insurers have published their gender pay gap statistics. It was never going to go well and the industry's shameful figures further highlight that change is needed. With a bank holiday weekend approaching, perhaps it would be prudent to use that extra day…
Interview: Varun Dua, Acko
When Post published its top 100 Insurtech firms at the start of the month, eyebrows were raised by the inclusion of Indian digital insurer Acko at number two. To find out more about this start-up Jonathan Swift spoke to its CEO and founder Varun Dua.
Kanye West settles lawsuit against Lloyd’s syndicates
Kanye West has settled his lawsuit against Lloyd's of London syndicates.
Analysis: Product recalls: Bringing it back
Whether it’s a tumble dryer that catches fire or baby milk that’s contaminated with salmonella, an increase in safety concerns is putting product recall insurance in the spotlight. With the frequency and severity of claims on the up, there are concerns…
Sawyer to swap London for Asia at Liberty
Liberty Specialty Markets has promoted Chris Sawyer to the role of manager, global financial risks, Asia-Pacific
Liberty appoints head of European claims
Liberty Specialty Markets has appointed Renske Franken-le-Clercq as head of European claims for commercial and specialty business written in LSM’s European branches outside London.
Post Power List 2018: Isabelle Goubin
Chair, Commissariat aux Assurances (Luxembourg)
Liberty to redomicile to Luxembourg
Liberty Specialty Markets will redomicile its insurance company from the UK to Luxembourg, rather than set up a separate legal entity.
Liberty promotes Beechey to global financial risks role
Liberty Specialty Markets has named Andrew Beechey as head of underwriting and strategic development for global financial risks.
Penny Black's Social World - November 2017
Caravans, cycling, coping mechanisms and a colour run
Penny Black's Social World - October 2017
Picture prizes, Harvey help, and determined dancers and drivers
LMA launches working party to tackle banking regulations
The Lloyd’s Market Association has launched a political risk working group to examine regulatory issues affecting banking sector.
LSM launches fine art and specie in the Netherlands
Liberty Specialty Markets is to begin underwriting fine art and specie in the Netherlands.
Registration opens for Dive In 2017
Registration opened today for Dive In, the festival for diversity and inclusion in insurance, which will take place in late September and focus on the ‘Diversity Dividend’.
Liberty picks Luxembourg for post-Brexit hub
Liberty Speciality Markets has selected Luxembourg for its post-Brexit headquarters.
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.
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.
Liberty rebrands specialty division following Ironshore purchase
Liberty Mutual Insurance has completed the purchase of Bermuda-headquartered $2.2bn (£1.7bn) gross written premium specialty insurer Ironshore.
Liberty Specialty Markets appoints Alexandra Paton as head of Continental Europe
Liberty Specialty Markets has appointed Alexandra Paton as head of Continental Europe for global financial risks.
Liberty syndicate adds onshore energy & construction
Liberty Specialty Markets is to expand its syndicate business in Lloyd’s to include onshore energy and construction.
Ten more insurance firms join Blockchain pilot
Ten more insurance companies have joined a pilot scheme to test the impact of Blockchain on the industry.
Live cover: There's no business like show business
The media has helped to publicise the importance of live event promoters having insurance to safeguard against shows having to be cancelled or abandoned due to unforeseeable events.
Concerts: Music to the ears of contingency insurers
The renaissance of live music events is fuelling opportunities for contingency insurers worldwide.