Zurich Insurance
Senior reporter's comment: Talking ‘bout your reputation
We talk a lot about reputation. Earlier this year, Post held its inaugural reputation event, which was attended by key industry stakeholders.
Analysis: Impact of smart home technology on escape of water claims
In 2018 insurers dealt with 228,000 escape of water claims, at a cost of £617m – an increase from £529m paid out five years ago, according to statistics from the Association of British Insurers. With the rising cost of claims, can technology help reduce…
LV's Clare Lunn appointed to head industry's counter-fraud organisation
Exclusive: Clare Lunn, director of fraud at LV, has been selected as a chair of the the General Insurance Fraud Committee.
Zurich sees 25% jump in female job applicants
Zurich UK has seen a 25% increase in female applicants since embarking on a part-time jobs initiative.
This week: Gaukward moment for insurers following Ogden change
It was around Spring when office chat turned to the trend of insurers bolstering full year accounts through claims reserve releases.
Analysis: SME risk management: Loss of appetite
Small and medium-sized enterprises are facing a plethora of challenges. So how are insurers helping this sector?
Revealed: Leaked emails show Ecclesiastical staff using 'callous' language over child abuse claims
Ecclesiastical claims handlers suggested a child abuse survivor could be “bought off” for a modest sum, according to a cache of emails obtained by Post.
Zurich's Tulsi Naidu on IPT as a drag on the insurance industry
Zurich's UK CEO Tulsi Naidu explains that insurance premium tax is a regressive tax, which punishes responsible business and the public for doing the right thing.
This week in Post: 25 years of the British Insurance Awards
This week the best and brightest in the insurance community gathered in the Royal Albert Hall for the 25th British Insurance Awards.
Industry pays tribute to 2019 BIA Achievement Award winner Annette Court
On Wednesday night Admiral chair Annette Court won the Achievement Award at The British Insurance Awards.
Jon Dye replaces ‘tough act to follow’ Amanda Blanc as ABI chair
Allianz UK CEO Jon Dye has been named chair of the Association of British Insurers.
Allianz and LV win big at 2019 British Insurance Awards: Full list of winners
Allianz was among the big winners at the 25th British Insurance Awards at the Royal Albert Hall scooping three individual awards including General Insurer of the Year.
Zurich names Amanda Blanc's successor
Alison Martin has been appointed Zurich CEO EMEA and bank distribution, following Amanda Blanc stepping down after nine months in the role.
This month: Reputation, climate change and technology
This month’s issue looked at reputational issues the sector is facing and what needs to be done to improve the industry's reputation going forward.
Analysis: Is the IPT review another disappointment?
The government has promised to review the application of the Insurance Premium Tax. But does the planned review go far enough?
Editor's comment: Fair and quick
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Amanda Blanc quits as Zurich EMEA CEO after just nine months
Zurich Insurance Group has today confirmed that Amanda Blanc, CEO for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and bank distribution and a member of the group’s executive committee, has tendered her resignation.