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BIA Countdown: 20 years of personal lines insurance
As part of Post's countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to personal lines specialists who have experienced wins over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first BIAs in 1994.
Expertise in Action: Occupational disease claims from industrial deafness to mesothelioma
Despite a decline in the UK’s traditional manufacturing industry - and the tightening of legislation to improve hearing protection, industrial deafness claims are on the rise.
Expertise in Action: Employers’ Liability: Taking the hit
The Mesothelioma Act means the employers’ liability market will suffer another hit as it seeks to absorb the costs of funding the compensation scheme.
Expertise in Action: Employers’ Liability: Have you heard?
Noise-induced hearing loss claims may be set to fall in number in the future but insurers must face the challenges they bring today.
Europe: The run-off legacy
The run-off market looks set to consolidate its position in Europe, a trend borne out by a Clyde & Co survey which found 60% of insurer respondents expect to complete a deal in Europe in the next 12 months.
Career development: Axa's Evans lauded for commitment to public interest at CII awards
Axa group chief executive Paul Evans, pictured, was recognised with an achievement award for his work in championing the public interest at the inaugural Chartered Insurance Institute Public Interest Awards.
Fracking: Frack to the future
With the government pushing hydraulic fracturing in the UK, how will developments in this market affect insurers and what risks does it entail?
Lewis attributes Zurich's soaring profit to improved underwriting
Improved underwriting was the key factor in Zurich’s UK general insurance business recording its significant 53% profit jump, according to chief executive Steve Lewis.
Zurich UKGI arm records 53% profit increase for 2013
Zurich’s UK general insurance arm recorded a 53% increase in its business operating profit for 2013 to £144m from £94m in 2012.
Ace launches casualty practice in South Africa
Ace Group has launched a new casualty insurance practice in South Africa and appointed Lee Stacey as head of casualty for the region.
Zurich sees operating profit up 15% and premiums fall 4%
Zurich's global operating profit climbed 15% in 2013 helped by a significant improvement in its general insurance combined operating ratio.
Covéa recruits former RSA, Zurich, Axa underwriters
Covéa has recruited three senior underwriters from rival insurers in a bid to bolster its commercial lines unit.
3D Printing: Get ready for the 3D revolution
With 3D printing expected to totally transform manufacturing, what does it mean for the insurance industry?
Axa’s Evans lauded for commitment to public interest at CII awards
Axa group chief executive Paul Evans was recognised with an achievement award for his work in championing the public interest at last night’s inaugural Chartered Insurance Institute Public Interest Awards.
Workforce and technology concerns remain despite SME optimism
Small and medium sized business owners are now less concerned about risks facing their operations than at any time over the past 18 months, according to Zurich’s SME risk index.
Market Moves - 6 February 2014
It was a busy week in recruitment again for insurers, with Ace, Marketform and XL Group among those recruiting.
Ironshore hires Lexington's Horton for US liability risks role
Ironshore International has appointed Chris Horton as director of underwriting for US liability risks, including specialty casualty, Iron Pro, Iron Health and environmental business lines.
Oasis project director says framework will cut costs and increase transparency
Loss-modelling platform includes models for flood, earthquake and tsunami.
Industry-owned cat modelling framework launches
An industry-owned catastrophe modelling framework has launched today aiming to reduce costs and increase flexibility for its users.
BIA Countdown: Top of the league: the most successful firms at the British Insurance Awards
To mark the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards, Post thought it would be interesting to see who had been the most successful companies over the first 19 years, using a simple football-inspired scoring system of three points for a win and…
Insurance Fraud Register Ready for lift off
First formulated in 2009, the Insurance Fraud Register is finally ready for launch. Will it create a sea change in the way the industry tackles fraud?
FCA claims review coincides with improving London market service quality
London market insurers have been “upping their game” in terms of claims service quality amid an ongoing Financial Conduct Authority thematic review, according to the results of Gracechurch Consulting’s 2013 claims performance monitor.
Mered appointed chief claims officer at Zurich
Zurich has appointed Saad Mered to the position of chief claims officer for its general insurance business.
CII targets retail as insurance giants fail to meet Aldermanbury standard
Aviva and DLG among those that failed to meet the terms of the declaration.