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Allianz unveils transitioning at work policy
Exclusive: Allianz Holdings has launched a transitioning at work policy across its UK businesses, including Allianz, LV, Petplan and Home & Legacy.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Personal Lines Insurer of the Year Award
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
British Insurance Awards 2021: General Insurer of the Year Award
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Industry Impact Award
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Technology, Digital and Outsourced Partner Awards
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Achievement Award: David Stevens CBE
Former Admiral CEO and co-founder David Stevens CBE was the recipient of the Achievement Award sponsored by Verisk at the 2021 British Insurance Awards. Jonathan Swift caught up with him to reflect on his career.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Customer Care, Sustainability/CSR and Brand Management Awards
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
Blog: The rise of new mobility and how flexible insurance is helping to drive this greener transport system
Vice-president for growth at Zego, Mathilda Nathan, considers how insurance is adapting to support greener transport.
Aston Lark, Aviva and Covéa win big at 2021 British Insurance Awards
Aston Lark and Aviva were the big winners at the 2021 British Insurance Awards on a night when Covéa was crowned General Insurer of the Year.
Video Q&A: British Insurance Awards 2021 Achievement Award winner David Stevens CBE
Former Admiral CEO and co-founder David Stevens CBE was the recipient of the Achievement Award, sponsored by Verisk, at the 2021 British Insurance Awards last night.
Highway Code changes risk 'unintended consequences' for commercial motor
Insurers and lawyers have warned of 'unintended consequences' for lorry drivers and fleet underwriters from next year's Highway Code revamp.
Upcoming Webinar: Watch Aston Lark, Arch and Zurich discuss how to break down barriers to become truly customer centric
Is it too difficult to imagine a world where the policyholder is front-and-centre of everything that an insurance company does?
GRP’s Mike Bruce on changes in working practices requiring evolution not revolution for broking
Mike Bruce, group CEO at GRP, discusses the importance for brokers of dealing with office-based underwriters as the world of work evolves.
Analysis: Trust and the whiplash portal
A survey commissioned by Post found that people are not confident in the whiplash portal, with a number of claimants turning to claims management companies and solicitors for help in completing the claim.
Covid wedding claimants could have lost out due to 'misleading information'
Exclusive: Wedding insurance customers of UK General and Great Lakes may have been supplied “misleading information” leading to a reduction in Covid-19 claim payouts or preventing them from claiming.
Aviva and LV join Ebay green parts push; Davies buys Asta; Marshmallow becomes latest UK insurtech unicorn; and Covea backs new pet insurance alternative Animor
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Brand exposure and tech front of mind for Avantia as it secures fresh PE backing
Avantia has secured further investment from private equity backers ECI, which it will use to expand the capabilities and applications of its machine learning technology and boost the profile of its Homeprotect brand.
AIG CEO Peter Zaffino to add chair role as Brian Duppereault retires
Peter Zaffino, president and CEO of American International Group, will take on the additional role of chairman of the board of directors on 1 January 2022, the provider has announced.
BGL confirms Fenchurch appointment after report of approaches for insurance arm
BGL Group has confirmed the appointment of Fenchurch Advisory Partners as Sky News revealed the business was looking at offers for its insurance arm.
Last chance to decide Industry Impact winner at 2021 British Insurance Awards
The voting is open for you to decide who should win the Industry Impact Award at tomorrow’s British Insurance Awards. But be quick as the poll closes at noon tomorrow.
Rebranded broker Lucida ready for deals
Right Choice Holdings, owner of Right Choice Insurance Brokers, Bennetts and Moorhouse has rebranded as Lucida.
Allianz’s Graham Gibson says the time is now for sustainable claims
As the summer floods have shown, urgent action is needed to tackle climate change. Insurers have already committed to investment and underwriting targets but can also make a difference on the ground in the way they handle claims Graham Gibson, chief…
Intelligence: Insuring space tourism
The prospect of recreational space travel was brought into sharp focus in July as billionaires Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos both made trips to the edge of space.
Zurich UK takes Caroline Dunn from Lloyd’s as chief underwriting officer
Zurich has recruited Caroline Dunn as chief underwriting officer in the UK joining from Lloyd’s where she was head of market development.