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This week: Technology, treasury and trade credit
I'm not sure who was more excited about technology in our house this week, my son discovered that virtual pets in the form of Tamagotchi are making a comeback in the UK this year while I learnt a bar has opened where robots make you cocktails.
LV's Martin Milliner on delivering the insurance promise
Some insurers waited until their policyholders' frustration made the headlines to give some comfort after the Liverpool car park fire, regrets Martin Milliner, director of claims at LV, urging the profession to deliver on its promises in order to build…
LV makes two senior hires ahead of Allianz partnership
LV has appointed Richard Hoad as director of new markets and Cheryl Binnis as group strategy and insight director.
This month in Post: Power, transformation and the rise of the machines
This month, Post casted a musing eye over the year ahead. With Brexit negotiations still waging, the new General Data Protection Regulation coming into effect and Ogden reforms still looming over the industry, 2018 is set to be a busy year.
Ageas and Tesco Bank in U-turn over Liverpool car park fire
Ageas and Tesco Bank have said they will refund any excesses paid by car-owners in relation to the Liverpool car park fire, amid widespread anger from customers.
Post Power List 2018: Steve Treloar
Managing director of general insurance, LV
Post Power List 2018: Jon Dye
CEO, Allianz Insurance UK
Post Power List 2018: John O’Roarke
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LV and Keoghs positive after Supeme Court grants appeal in case that left insurers "in limbo"
The Supreme Court has granted an appeal by LV and Keoghs in the case of Cameron v Hussain.
Allianz-LV merger deal gains regulatory approval
Exclusive: Allianz and LV have secured regulatory approval for a joint venture that will create the UK’s third largest personal lines insurer.
Analysis: Mutual benefits
With four mutuals making the UK top 20 insurers rankings for 2017 and results outperforming the rest of the market, mutuality is a sector to watch, especially as it is easier to innovate without constant shareholder pressure
Nine crash for cash fraudsters convicted
Nine members of an organised ‘crash for cash’ scheme have been convicted following a motor fraud case brought forward by insurer LV and law firm DWF.
LV reveals GI executive team as part of Allianz partnership
LV as revealed the executive team that will lead the general insurance business as part of its strategic partnership with Allianz.
Roundtable: Advanced underwriting in the digital age
Getting the most out of unstructured data can be complex. A recent roundtable discussed the resources available for underwriters to approach and tackle the problem
Innovation in Insurance 2017: Allianz UK plans to become 'digital by default'
Allianz will look to introduce further use of portals and big data over the next year in order to become more digitally driven, a conference heard.
Eviid targets insurers with evidential video application
Insurers are being urged to consider an evidential video application as a firm successful in the third-party administrator and loss adjusting markets targets the sector.
Blog: LV's Sue Jones on her fraud-fighting career
Sue Jones, head of GI fraud strategy at LV, explains how fraud became an industry focus.
Research: Focus on fraud
What does a Greek merchant in 300BC delivering corn on a cargo ship have in common with nearly one-tenth of today’s UK population? The answer is insurance fraud. Michèle Bacchus takes a closer look.
Analysis: Rate revision: changes to Ogden
Insurers consider the impact of the proposed U-turn on the Ogden rate
Underwriting Service Awards 2017: Shortlist revealed
The shortlist for this year’s prestigious Underwriting Service Awards has been announced.
This Week in Post: A new world of data awaits
I often find myself targeted by banner ads ranging from pizza takeaways, to – inexplicably - elderly toilet aids.
LV reduces headcount by 400 in £40m cost-cutting drive
LV has reduced its headcount by 400 over the past year as part of a £40m cost-cutting drive.
Ogden decision may not curb reinsurance rate rises, says LV's Treloar
The government’s Ogden decision may not curb expected reinsurance pricing rises, LV general insurance managing director Steve Treloar has said.