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Analysis: What next for arson?
The Arson Prevention Forum, an organisation designed to bring together relevant parties to share ideas, good practice and trends on the fight against arson, has hit pause on holding meetings. Post investigates why and what next where it comes to tackling…
Trade Voice: Malcolm Hyde of CILA on staying relevant
The executive director of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, Malcolm Hyde, offers a guided tour of how the association came into being, its ongoing dedication to professional standards and preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.
Two US law firms investigating WTW over Aon deal
Two US law firms have launched investigations into whether Willis Towers Watson board directors breached their fiduciary duties or violated other laws around the mega-merger with Aon.
Qudos buyer’s €46m lawsuit against former owner pushed back
Qudos owner New Nordic Advisor’s legal action against Echelon Financial Holdings has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Q&A: Joe Thelwell, Towergate
Joe Thelwell, CEO of Towergate Insurance Brokers, talks about organic growth, acquisitions and responding to the Covid-19 crisis as well as sharing how he started in insurance and what comes next for him and the business.
One Voice Group urges ABI and senior insurance executives to attend talks with 'open minds'
The Association of British Insurers missed the point in its response to a letter from One Voice Group, Stephen Gould, chairman of the hospitality representative body, told Post as he reiterated the call for leadership and engagement.
Trio of insurtechs raise almost £20m as market warned of slowdown in investments
A trio of insurtechs have confirmed early-stage fund raising of almost £20m only one week after the market was warned to expect a slowdown in investment due to Covid-19.
Ex-Besso boss Bird joins EC3 Brokers
EC3 Brokers has appointed former Besso CEO and chairman Colin Bird to work alongside senior management.
Ardonagh outlines coronavirus lockdown impact
Ardonagh Group has revealed a 1% drop in income year-on-year in April, pointing to a limited impact from the Covid-19 crisis as adjusted Ebitda rose to £20.7m.
Towergate strikes first buys of 2020
Towergate Insurance Brokers has bought the Education Staff Absence insurance book from Integro and snapped up farm insurance specialist Edwards & Swan Insurance Brokers.
Analysis: The parametrics push powers on
Parametrics has been around for a while but a slew of new entrants means it is now poised to make its mark on UK general insurance
London Market report shows steady commercial share but reinsurance declines
The London Market was responsible for $110bn (£89.7bn) of premium in 2018 with 8.1% year on year core growth across property, casualty and financial lines, according to the latest research by the London Market Group.
Aviva names George Culmer as chairman
Aviva has appointed George Culmer as chairman to replace Sir Adrian Montague on 27 May after its annual general meeting.
Premium finance bosses hail 'smooth' transition to latest guidance
The introduction of further guidance on premium finance by the Financial Conduct Authority including three month payment deferrals for customers hit by the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has gone well according to market players.
Cooter completes half of portfolio with Qlaims chair role
Former Covéa Insurance commercial lines and high net worth director Simon Cooter has taken on the non-executive chair role at Qlaims, the holding company of technology provider Qlaimstech and managing general agent Qlaims Insurance.
Insurance sector targets £100m with Covid-19 charity launch
The UK insurance and long-term savings industry has launched the Covid-19 Support Fund with £82.5m of its £100m target already pledged to help people hit hardest by the crisis.
Axa’s Garance Wattez-Richard wins inaugural Geneva Association Women in Insurance Award
Axa Emerging Customers CEO Garance Wattez-Richard has won the first annual Geneva Association Women in Insurance Award for her work to tackle the insurance protection gap in emerging markets and protect underserved populations.
Danuta Gray appointed DLG chair
Danuta Gray, non-executive director and chair of Direct Line Group’s remuneration committee, will succeed Mike Biggs as chair of DLG on 4 August 2020.
Zego trialling sales with brokers
Zego is in trials on selling its usage-based motor policies in partnership with brokers, co-founder and CEO Sten Saar told Post.
Allianz confirms John Berry as CRO
John Berry has been appointed chief risk officer for Allianz Holdings and Allianz Insurance having held the role on an interim position since the start of the year.
Acturis reports 10% dip in platform use during pandemic as it picks up Partners& business
Activity across Acturis’ software platform has reduced by 10% during the coronavirus pandemic, Acturis co-CEO Theo Duchen told Post as he detailed the company's Partners& technology supplier win.
Interview: Pool Re CEO Julian Enoizi
Pool Re boss Julian Enoizi spoke to Post senior reporter Emmanuel Kenning about Pandemic Re, the Office for National Statistics change in the terrorism reinsurer’s classification and using its funds to pay for business interruption claims in the…
Ardonagh’s Paul Dilley heads for RSA
RSA has appointed Ardonagh’s Paul Dilley as UK and international chief underwriting officer replacing Adrian Sweeney who is emigrating to New Zealand.
Enoizi counsels against using Pool Re to pay for coronavirus BI claims
Using Pool Re’s £6.6bn fund to pay coronavirus business interruption claims would not be the greatest idea, CEO Julian Enoizi told Post as part of an exclusive interview.