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Big Interview: QBE's Jason Harris on the challenges facing insurers
Jason Harris, CEO of QBE International, sits down with Insurance Post to discuss leveraging internal talent, supporting businesses transitioning to net zero and the challenges insurers face in an uncertain world.
Aviva reshuffles claims legal panel; Minster Law partners with AA; Flood Re adds a NED
Friday Round Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
For the record: Lemonade joins the ABI; Lexis Nexis expands to Ireland; Jensten acquires Bennetts
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Stubben Edge and Helodrium join forces; Specialty MGA UK launches in London; PIB appoints group CFO
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Jensten buys Ravenhall; Six leave Ed for Consilium; HF moves to Media City
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Aviva confirms acquisition of Azur’s HNW business; Quotech raises £1m from Convex and angel investors; FinTech Scotland partners with Finance Isle of Man; and Jensten Group buys J Bennett & Son
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Intelligence: Fanning the flames – what is causing the fires on containerships?
With more than 70 reported fires breaking out on containerships in the past five years, cargo fires are a priority concern for marine industry. Post investigates how these fires are starting, and what is being done to address this issue.
British Insurance Awards 2022: The Achievement Award - Vicky Carter
A trail-blazing London market advocate, Vicky Carter richly deserved the Achievement Award.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Specialist Insurance Company of the Year - Axis Insurance International
The judges commended Axis Insurance International for its strong performance and growth, and success in realigning its business following the Novae integration.
Cyber Cube inks deal with Kroll to access 'frontline intelligence' during cyber catastrophes
Cyber Cube has struck a deal with risk consultancy Kroll that will give it access to “frontline intelligence” during unfolding cyber catastrophes.
Aviva and WWF outline 'whole economy approach' to Net Zero transition
Aviva and the Worldwide Fund for Nature have published a joint paper, setting out the steps they say the UK government must take to help businesses and the public sector tackle the climate and nature crises.
Musk predicts superhuman safety levels in driverless car AI ‘this year’
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has predicted that the manufacturer will achieve autonomous car artificial intelligence ‘far in excess of the safety level of a human’ within the year.
Motor semiconductor chip shortage crisis expected to be solved in the second half of the year
Volvo CEO Jim Rowan expects the semiconductor chip shortage crisis facing the motor manufacturing market to be solved in the second half of the year.
Q&A: Tim Nagle, Miller
As Formula One heads to Imola for the the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – the fourth of the season – Post speaks to Miller motorsports specialist Tim Nagle about the part insurance plays in the sport, and the impact of the longest ever race calendar in 2022.
GRP's Mike Bruce explains how trade sales with overseas buyers will boost the UK broking sector
Private equity has long reigned supreme in the UK broking market, but now with US broker Brown & Brown making its first acquisition in the UK, Mike Bruce, group CEO at Global Risk Partners, explains how this change in ownership could strengthen local and…
Thatcham hails Mercedes’ move as 'milestone' in automated driving; Admiral strikes ADR deal; Marsh launches ESG rating; and MS Amlin commits to Net Zero
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
WTW latest to withdraw from Russia
WTW has pulled out from Russia, joining fellow global brokers Aon and Marsh McLennan in cutting ties in the country.
ESG Exchange Q&A: Minyoung Shin, The Sunrise Project
Minyoung Shin, sustainable finance advisor at The Sunrise Project spoke to Post about the responsibility the insurance sector has in reducing its contribution to climate change, environmental, social and governance policies, and encouraging insurance…
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.
Briefing: How Brown & Brown’s UK ‘marathon’ finally crossed the line with $2bn GRP deal
With the acquisition of GRP, Brown & Brown has finally made a dent on the consciousness of the UK insurance sector. Post content director Jonathan Swift reflects on how refusing to join the UK M&A 'sprint' of the last decade has paid off for the US…
Ukraine commits funds to keep flights going as insurers pull out
The Ukrainian government has committed UAH 16.6bn (£430m) to keep commercial flights moving through the territory as reports suggest insurers have pulled cover amid heightened tensions with Russia.
Insurtech Stubben Edge raises £10m
Broker technology specialist Stubben Edge has secured a £10m investment in its latest funding round led by Dowgate Capital.
Charles Taylor buys majority stake in insurtech Fraud Keeper
Charles Taylor has bought a majority stake of automation and artificial intelligence software as a service platform Fraud Keeper, Post can reveal.
Zurich’s David Nichols explains why customer communication is key to tackling the global supply chain challenge
The global supply chain challenge has far-reaching implications for every financial sector. David Nichols, UK chief claims officer at Zurich Insurance, details the importance of keeping customers and suppliers both informed and engaged.