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Aviva in Zego tie-up; Ecclesiastical Insurance Group renamed Benefact; Mosaic to acquire Sirius Point Lloyd's arm; and Sedgwick buys UKA247
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Podcast: Open banking and insurance part two
The second in a two part podcast series, in association with Crif Decision Solutions, discussing open banking and its relationship with the insurance sector.
Podcast: Open banking and insurance part one
Welcome to the first in a two part podcast series, in association with Crif Decision Solutions, discussing open banking and its relationship with the Insurance sector
British Insurance Awards Countdown: Who went from being a Young Achiever to running an award-winning business in two decades?
There are now just two days to go to get your British Insurance Awards entries in [closing date: 11 March]
ESG Exchange: LV to make its supply chain more sustainable with launch of two initiatives
LV has launched two new initiatives, Green Heart Supplier Promise and Green Heart Standard for the Building Contractor Network to ensure that suppliers within the LV general insurance network meet the company’s corporate social responsibility goals and…
ESG Exchange Q&A 1: How are insurers helping their staff and partners to be green?
As part of Post's ESG Exchange fortnight we spoke to Allianz, Axa, Bupa and RSA to find out how insurers are thinking beyond their own firms and helping staff, partners and their supply chain to adopt environmental, social and governance practises.
Insurance Europe ends All-Russian Insurance Federation’s membership
The board of Insurance Europe has voted to end the All-Russian Insurance Federation’s membership of the organisation in response to the Ukraine crisis.
ESG Exchange Week: What is driving microinsurance growth?
Microinsurance could cover up to 2.5 billion people by 2030. As Edward Murray explains, digital resources and education through the Covid-19 pandemic have opened up the door for mainstream insurers to get involved in this market.
British Insurance Awards Countdown: Five Taskmaster contestants have hosted the British Insurance Awards, but who were they?
There are now just five days to go to get your British Awards entries in [closing date: 11 March].
Esure profit slides as digital investment continues
Esure’s profit after tax fell by £22.3m in 2021 and it saw a comprehensive loss of £7.1m, which the insurer’s chief financial officer told Post is a result of its ongoing digital investment.
Three key findings from the 'Transitioning To Usage-Based Insurance' webinar
Jonathan Swift, content director for Insurance Post, recently hosted the webinar: ‘Transitioning To Usage-Based Insurance’, in which a panel of experts discuss how usage-based insurance could be core to insurers while future-proofing their ability to…
Admiral rakes in bumper profit
Admiral’s 2021 profit soared with staff to receive free shares worth up to £3600.
Hiscox expects minimal Ukraine conflict impact but ‘too early to speculate’ on cyber
Hiscox is anticipating the crisis in Ukraine will have a limited impact on its business, both directly and indirectly.
Concerns persist around public understanding of self-driving vehicles
With different levels of autonomous technology available, insurers have warned that an Automated Vehicles Act must be clear on what self-driving cars can and cannot do and this must be communicated effectively.
Penny Black's Social World: March 2022
Nurturing nature, a fare share for food and a marathon man
Editor's comment: Lost in a data pothole
It is probably safe to say most of us have broken the odd law – I’m sure many tried an alcoholic drink before they were 18 or have made an illegal turn on the road.
Seven things Insurance Post learnt from its senior MGA executive roundtable
Insurance Post, in association with GreenKite Associates, recently held a roundtable attended by CEOs and other executive members from a range of managing general agents.
Aviva UK grows commercial GWP by 15%
Aviva UK grew gross written premiums and saw operating profit improve in 2021.
Aviva to give staff £1000 each in shares
Aviva has reported its highest gross written premium from continuing operations in "over a decade" and will grant its 22,000 employees £1000 each in shares.
Self-driving vehicle data sharing rules must be right from day one, insurers urge
Insurers have warned that any duty to disclose data in an Automated Vehicles Act must be right from "day one" to avoid lengthy litigation.
British Insurance Awards Countdown: In 2021, 10 awards were won by firms beginning with which letter?
Five firms, which received 10 awards between them in 2021, all have names beginning with the same letter. What letter is it?
Blog: Don't risk playing with fire over insurance claims
Over recent years, insurance claims for fire-related incidents have grown significantly. James Mountain, sales and marketing director at Fire Shield Systems, explores the factors influencing the rising fire risks and discusses how insurers can strengthen…
Analysis: E-scooters – the view from Europe
As UK e-scooter trials are extended, Post looks at what lessons the UK could learn from its European neighbours
Blog: Is this the end of the paper-based insurance premium tax era?
With the UK tax landscape constantly shifting, the year ahead is likely to see further developments and changes in policy and regulation. Russell Brown, senior consulting manager at Sovos, considers what this could mean for insurance premium tax.