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Q&A: Mark Miller, Insurevision
Mark Miller, founder and CEO of Insurevision, discusses with Insurance Post how the firm’s artificial intelligence computer vision technology has the capacity to begin telematics 2.0 and fulfil the untapped potential of the original technology.
How D-Day was reported by Post
To mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings and D-Day, we dip into our 184-year archive to see what Insurance Post said at the time.
UK develops secure AI guidelines
The UK has published guidelines to ensure the secure development of artificial intelligence technology.
Top 50 Reinsurers of 2023 revealed
Munich Re remained in first place of Insurance Post’s Top 50 Reinsurers 2023 list, with Swiss Re and Hannover Rück SE joining Munich Re on the podium this year.
Three NZIA insurers fail to disclose targets by deadline
Tokio Marine, Sompo and MS&AD have been named by non-government organisations as failing to disclose intermediate targets that were still required, despite their exit from the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance.
Are insurers ready for the British space age lift-off?
Analysis: With the British Space Age now a reality, David Worsfold examines how insurers plan to protect those hoping to blast off.
Zurich Japan hit by data breach with 750,000 users’ info stolen
Zurich has confirmed that it has suffered a data breach where 757,463 users have had their data stolen.
Clyde & Co takes 19-strong team from DWF
Clyde & Co has appointed DWF's Charlotte Kelly and Peter Barnes as partners, along with 17 others to expand its product liability team.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Major Loss Award: QuestGates – Hyperion Adjusters Division
Under extreme time pressure, Hyperion’s handling of the single largest loss in the global contingency market made them a clear winner in this category.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Lloyd’s and London Market Broking Team of the Year - BPL Global
BPL Global caught the judges’ attention by enhancing its ESG credentials alongside placing complex risks, bringing global business to London, and providing quality data insight for clients.
European insurtech investment catching up with US; Goldman Sachs invests in Clear; Allianz to lead Coalitions’ UK cyber capacity; and Gallagher buys Erimus
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Allianz no longer writing new business in Russia
Allianz will no longer underwrite new business or make new investments in Russia, the insurer has said.
Floodflash to establish US presence following $15m venture capital raise
Floodflash has raised $15m (£11.1m) in a Series A funding round, which it intends to use to fuel its international expansion.
Top 30 Asia Insurers 2021: Resilience under pressure
Asia Pacific non-life insurers have proven their agility and tenacity in overcoming headwinds over the past year to deliver solid results. Christie Lee, senior director of analytics for Asia-Pacific at AM Best, discusses the region’s scorecard
Hiscox’s Andrew Mitchell on making an exhibition again at long last
The fine art market is in resurgence after a bleak 18 months and the bumper calendar of blockbuster shows will enable Lloyd’s to show its unique value, says Hiscox UK line underwriter for art and private clients Andrew Mitchell.
UK tops carrier M&A in Europe for first half of 2021
The UK was the leading European country – and second most active worldwide behind the US – for insurance carrier mergers and acquisitions in the first half of 2021, according to research by Clyde & Co.
Rupert Moore to succeed Nick Frankland as UK CEO of Aon’s reinsurance solutions
Aon has appointed Rupert Moore to take over from Nick Frankland in leading its reinsurance solutions in the UK as part of a global management reshuffle.
Reinsurers face up to $400m bill for spectator free Tokyo Olympics
Reinsurers will see up to a $400m claims hit from a spectator free Tokyo Olympic Games, ratings agency Fitch has calculated.
RMS appoints Jason Futers as MD for UK insurance
Jason Futers has rejoined RMS taking up the post of managing director of its UK insurance business replacing Richard Irwin who has retired.
Intelligence: Insurtech focus - The insurtechs taking over Europe and beyond
While insurtechs start-ups might start off small, their growth ambitions are anything but. Incumbents are well known for adopting a merger and acquisition approach while insurtechs have a less uniform method to overseas expansion.
Axa teams up with Microsoft; Ardonagh unveils Beazley capacity deal; Lloyd's to open Manchester hub; LV rolls out ethical standard
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week not covered elsewhere on www.postonline.co.uk