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Blog: Diversity in insurance - how far have we come?
The 2019 Gay Pride march brought central London’s streets to a colourful standstill recently, and it was a reminder how much progress we have made towards becoming a society at ease with diversity of all forms writes Sharon Bishop, CEO of Close Brothers…
Aviva's Neos hopes to double UK customer base by year end
Neos intends to double its UK direct customer numbers this year, amid international expansion plans and the launch of an add-on product for the UK market.
Young driver curfew plans 'could have deadly consequences'
Introducing graduated licensing for young drivers could have unintended adverse effects, warns Mike Brockman, CEO and founder of ThingCo.
Blog: Fires and cars - spontaneous combustion is 'use'
The legal definition of when a car is in use and how it affects an insurance claim has long been contentious. Alistair Kinley, director of policy and government affairs at BLM, takes a look at the latest ruling and its likely impact on the insurance…
Hastings reveals Ogden rate hit
Hastings shares fell this morning after saying the Ogden rate change to minus 0.25% would result in a one-off £8.4m blow.
Allianz in 'advanced negotiations' with partners to launch open platform
Allianz has reaffirmed its commitment to its open platform initiative despite there being outwardly little progress in the 18 months since it was first announced the plan at the beginning of 2018.
Analysis: Industry faces financial blow from discount rate revision
Insurers that have been pricing and reserving using a discount rate of between 0 to 1% may face a short term financial hit, analysts have warned.
Ageas confirms Axa's Waks as chief risk officer for UK
Evan Waks has been appointed as Ageas UK’s chief risk officer and will start with the business in September.
‘Bad outcome’ for industry as discount rate revised to -0.25%
The government has set a new discount rate of minus 0.25% - a much lower number than the expected 0%.
Blog: Home history data may build a better picture for pricing
Pricing practices in the home insurance market are under scrutiny and according to Jay Borkakoti, director, home insurance, UK and Ireland, LexisNexis Risk Solutions insurers need to use claims history data to better their understanding of property risk.
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.
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.
Ageas staff facing job losses to be offered roles with Autonet owner
More than 200 Ageas staff due to lose their jobs from the closure of the company’s Stoke-on-Trent offices could get to retain their positions after Autonet’s owner Atlanta Group agreed to take over the lease.
Markerstudy acquires Smart Driver Club Insurance
Markerstudy has bought telematics broker Smart Driver Club Insurance.
D&G plots growth following investment
Domestic & General has vowed further growth following investment from a United Arab Emirate fund.
Spanish private health body hits out at ‘possible systemic fraud’ in UK travel insurance
The Spanish Private Health Alliance hit out at “possible systemic fraud” committed by British insurers offering problematic medical cover within travel policies.
Blog: The MIB's litigant in person portal is only fit for sunny days
The Motor Insurer's Bureau might have outlined how it expects the proposed litigant in person portal to work. But Marcus Taylor, director of claims at Minster Law, argues that while this might be fine for 'sunny day' scenarios, there was much detail…
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.
Editor's comment: Fair and quick
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Interview: Dominic Clayden, Motor Insurers’ Bureau
The newly appointed CEO of the Motor Insurers’ Bureau discusses modernisation, Brexit, whiplash portals, and Lewis v Tindale with Martin Croucher
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.