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Pukka confirms Biba conference pull back not linked to coronavirus pandemic
Pukka will not be taking a stand at Biba 2020 or hosting its traditional party at the event but the decision was taken before the onset of the Covid-19 crisis, CEO Sam White told Post.
Insurance firms roll out free services during coronavirus crisis
Equipsme, Zego and Qlaims have all offered free services to help business and individuals during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Lloyd’s underwriting room to shut today
Lloyd’s has confirmed that it will close its underwriting room at 4pm on Thursday 19 March saying it was keeping in line with government advice to avoid all non-essential contact.
Stuart Reid takes first role post-Gallagher at Pikl
Former Gallagher, Bluefin and Stuart Alexander boss Stuart Reid has been appointed chairman of sharing economy insurance specialist Pikl.
Zurich UK pulls direct travel insurance
Zurich UK has paused the sale of direct travel insurance to new customers joining a long list of providers reacting to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, Post can reveal.
LV COR slips to 94.9% in 2019
LV General Insurance Group has posted a 13% fall in operating profit to £93m for the year ended 31 December 2019 as Ogden took another bite out of the insurer’s performance.
Experts line up insurance options for government e-scooter consultation
The Association of British Insurers has called for an appropriate regulatory framework to be introduced to keep all road users safe if the government allows micromobility vehicles to be used on the streets.
Not appropriate to change insurance policies retrospectively, says Chancellor
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has told the House of Commons that retrospectively changing insurance policies could cause insolvency issues for insurance companies and is not the most appropriate course of action.
Government clarifies BI payouts after insurer meetings
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has confirmed that businesses hit by yesterday’s government guidance for the public to avoid unnecessary contact through going out can claim on their business interruption policies where they have pandemic…
Lloyd’s stays open for business amid Covid-19 office closures
Lloyd’s has taken the decision to stay open including its underwriting room with a small office-based team keeping the London building open and critical services running.
Insurance tech firms confident of full service during coronavirus pandemic
All insurance technology suppliers contacted by Post are confident their business continuity plans will maintain a full service for insurer and broker clients as the UK increasingly moves to remote working due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.
Insurance representative bodies update on coronavirus working plans
The London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association has remained open but is ready to close its office and work remotely according to CEO Chris Croft.
Bought By Many adds Jim Sutcliffe as chair
Exclusive: Bought By Many has appointed former Prudential UK CEO Jim Sutcliffe to chair the company.
Lloyd Hanks joins Schemeserve
Schemeserve has appointed Lloyd Hanks to its advisory board.
Alex Alway leaves executive director role at Ardonagh
Alex Alway has retired from his position as executive director at Ardonagh but remains as executive chairman of both Broker Network and Compass Broker Holdings at Bravo Group.
FCA delays dual pricing report till June
The Financial Conduct Authority has postponed its final general insurance pricing practices market study report from this quarter to June 2020.
Jelf reveals expletive laden messages as it brings £1.2m case against DRP
Jelf Insurance Brokers has filed a £1.2m client and team poaching case at the High Court of Justice against David Roberts & Partners (Insurance Brokers), David Roberts & Partners (York) and three individuals.
Aviva UK COO Hugh Hessing departs
Aviva’s chief operating officer in the UK, Hugh Hessing, has left the insurer, Post can reveal.
Paul Jardine joins insurtech Worry+Peace’s advisory board
Former XL Catlin chief experience officer and executive vice president Paul Jardine has joined insurtech Worry+Peace’s advisory board.
Mazars flags CMA interest in Aon/WTW deal
Mazars has forecast that the Competition and Markets Authority will look closely at Aon’s takeover of Willis Towers Watson, as the accountants also predicted the deal could lead to further mergers and acquisitions.
Ratings agencies positive on Aon/WTW deal
Ratings agencies S&P and Moody's have reacted positively to the Aon and Willis Towers Watson merger deal, despite highlighting "significant" execution and integration risk.
ABI pegs storms Ciara and Dennis losses at £363m
The industry is set to pay out £363m on claims from storms Ciara and Dennis that hit the UK last month, the Association of British Insurers has calculated.
UK General in advanced sales talks
Exclusive: UK General Insurance is in “advanced” sale “negotiations”, Post can reveal, with market sources tipping Primary Group as poised to buy the firm back.
This Month: Best insurance employers to the fore
From November last year to January 2020 Post gave insurance employees the chance to nominate and rate their employers on topics ranging from management to diversity and work/life balance along with whether they would recommend the company to a friend.