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QBE denies £12.1bn Allianz takeover bid
QBE said there was “no basis” to reports it is in talks on a £12.1bn takeover bid from Allianz.
This week: Decisions, scorecards and a viable alternative
After a slow start to 2017 I suddenly had lots of decisions to make this week about holidays, extracurricular activites and building plans (for my extension).
Compre buys W&W's Ridgwell Fox legacy business
Compre is to acquire Wüstenrot & Württembergische's share of the Ridgwell Fox pool legacy reinsurance business.
QBE's Richard Pryce on why insurers must innovate for customers and staff
The insurance industry has always been closely connected to the broader economy, but our fortunes are now even more closely tied to macro-economic developments.
Asia C-suite panel bullish on insurance innovation
Senior executives from some of Asia's largest insurers have shared their vision for insurance innovation at the Asian Financial Forum 2017.
2017 outlook: Asia's exciting insurance potential
The coming year looks set to be an exciting but challenging one for general insurers in Asia as strong growth continues in many markets across the region writes Nicky Burridge.
QBE’s Pryce joins Lloyd’s franchise board
QBE's chief of European operations, Richard Pryce, has been appointed as a non-executive director of the Lloyd's franchise board, the body responsible for the day-to-day running of the Lloyd's market.
Towergate names new underwriting CEO
Towergate has appointed Paul Dilley as CEO of underwriting.
London Market must ‘adapt and evolve,’ says Probitas senior underwriter
The London Market is afraid and reluctant to change, says Probitas senior underwriter James Andlaw.
Fagen appointed Insurance Council of Australia president
Colin Fagen, QBE's chief operations officer, has been appointed president and chairman of the board at the Insurance Council of Australia.
QBE joins Underwriting Agencies Council
QBE's Australia and New Zealand arms have joined the Underwriting Agencies Council in Australia and New Zealand.
Fusion partners with Tokio Marine Kiln in £150m deal
Fusion has revealed a £150m capacity deal with Tokio Marine Kiln.
Post November 2016: Start-ups, autonomous cars, future claims, and broker gossip
They look like rock stars but they're insurtech entrepreneurs.
Top 30 Asia insurers: Asia remains in a stable condition
There has been little change in the rankings of the top 30 Asia insurers since 2014, with China still dominating the rankings, despite a decreasing growth rate
State of the Broker Nation Extra: Insurers
In this extra part of the State of the Broker Nation, we find out what brokers really think about their insurers. Michèle Bacchus asked them plainly – and she has received some frank answers
QBE's Richard Pryce on why the insurance industry must seek certainty on Brexit
We all planned for it but it’s fair to say that few among us believed we would actually have to execute our Brexit contingency strategies.
David Hertzell, Aviva, Allianz, Axa and QBE among 2016 Insurance Fraud Awards winners
David Hertzell was crowned winner of the achievement award at last night’s Insurance Fraud Awards.
Post’s Top 100 UK insurer rankings 2016
The results are out. Has your company made Post’s Top 100 UK insurers 2016?
Top 100 UK Insurers 2016: Top 20 insurers: Regional office map
Where can you find the offices of the Top 20 UK insurers? Find out in our interactive map.
Post’s Top 100 UK Insurers: Full 100 listing
Each year Post works in association with ratings agency AM Best to put together a list of the UK’s top 100 insurers.
Top UK Insurers ranking 2016: Number 11 – QBE European Operations
Rank: 11 (2014 rank: 10)
Asia Analysis: Hong Kong's electric roads
The growing popularity of electric vehicles in Hong Kong is creating opportunities and challenges for motor insurers writes Nicky Burridge.
QBE hires Teixeira for bancassurance and emerging markets' roles
Australian giant QBE has hired Marcelo Teixeira in a dual role.
D&O innovation
With a spate of innovation in the directors’ & officers’ market, how is the cover staying relevant in a constantly changing world?