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This week in Post: Do or delay
The government is likely to make an announcement delaying the much-awaited whiplash claims portal in a matter of days, sources close to the project told Post this week.
RSA's John Dawe on how schemes offer an attractive growth opportunity for brokers
A bespoke insurance product for a niche group of customers gives brokers a unique selling point and according to John Dawe, partnership director at RSA it enables them to target gaps in the market, diversify their business or create a new revenue stream.
Storms Dennis and Ciara could cause greater claims surge than the Beast from the East
Storm Dennis has caused a second weekend of claims surges across the UK, and together with last weekend’s Storm Ciara, could be on track to exceed the impact on claims volumes of 2018’s Beast from the East.
Analysis: Insuring care for the elderly – is the insurance sector up to the challenge?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson may be the Brexiteers’ main man, but can he also deliver the goods when it comes to caring for the UK’s growing elderly population?
Claims surge with Storm Ciara impact set to continue
Insurers and loss adjusters are reporting a surge in claims and calls, as they warn more disruption and damage is expected after Storm Ciara hit the UK over the weekend with winds of more than 80mph.
Insurers accused of profiting from limitation law in child abuse cases as review concludes
In the closing statements of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse proceedings insurers were accused of profiting from limitation law and withholding payments even when convictions were made, as survivors urged for changes to the law and a…
RSA aims to have 500 apprentices by 2022
RSA has pledged to double the number of apprentices in the business by 2022.
Analysis: Tackling the skills shortage
The insurance industry is facing a huge skills shortage, with employers struggling to find ways to attract and retain top talent
This week: It's all about change
Moving home has to be one of the most annoying and tedious things we have to do. From organising your flat viewings to packing up all your belongings. And honestly who really likes change? It’s much easier to just stay in the place you've grown…
RSA e-trading director exits amid strategy changes and departures
Exclusive: Departures and changes for RSA's e-trade division after former e-trading director Paul Trivett leaves the business.
RSA commercial motor underwriting director steps down
Ian Kemp stepped down as commercial motor underwriting director at RSA last month.
Ex-RSA boss Steve Lewis resurfaces as CEO of insurance consultancy
Former RSA UK and international CEO Steve Lewis has been appointed as CEO of insurance and reinsurance services provider and consultancy Pro Global, effective 1 February.
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Award winner: RSA's Lindsey Morgan
Following last month's Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards we caught up with all the winners. Today we feature The Mental Health Champion Lindsey Morgan, customer services contact centre leader, RSA.
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Award Winner: RSA's Luci Bowers
Following last month's Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards we caught up with all the winners. Today we feature the Disability Champion, the customer experience leader at RSA Motability, Luci Bowers.
Roundtable: Control your innovation destiny
Few disagree that the industry needs to innovate, but blue sky thinking is quickly clouded by conundrums around outsourcing, unwieldy legacy systems and the short-term need to turn a profit
Spotlight: Autonomous Vehicles: The insurance implications of a driverless marine cargo market
Similarly to developments in the auto industry, unmanned seafaring vessels could become prevalent in the future. But today the trend is towards partial autonomy. Valerie Hart looks at the prospects of improving vessel performance and safety, hurdles, and…
Insurer claims bosses testify before child abuse inquiry
Insurers remain uncertain over how any change to limitation law surrounding child sexual abuse cases could affect claims levels, an inquiry heard.
Changes to limitation law must be carefully considered, child abuse inquiry hears
Defendant and claimant lawyers testifying in front of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse yesterday agreed that the current system is not working for victims and survivors, but warned clarity is needed on the consequences of altering…
Analysis: Managing general agents - Gaining momentum or overheating?
Within insurance, it’s managing general agents seeing all the deals, attracting the money and the talent. The potential for big profits and lower costs drives the sector forward, but will the sector gather yet more momentum or will it overheat?
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards: The winners
Zurich Insurance and its employees were among the big winners at the inaugural Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards last night.
Interview: Trak Global CEO and co-founder Nick Corrie
A decade into its journey, Trak Global is finally ready to break the US on the back of an acquisition and £40m plus private equity raise. CEO and co-founder Nick Corrie tells Jonathan Swift about why he prefers to get on and do things quietly than spout …
Insurers brace for some sizeable losses as UK barraged by floods
UK flooding is expected to continue, as insurers and loss adjusters have warned of a "spike" in both personal and commercial lines claims as a result.
RSA UK reveals £8m restructuring for Q3 amid cost cutting
RSA UK has booked £8m in restructuring charges for the third quarter, as overall the group reported its operating profit was up.
Analysis: The challenges of cyber modelling
The size and complexity of cyber perils are constantly increasing and pose a major challenge to insurers and insureds alike as they attempt to assess potential cyber losses.