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Blog: The rise in fly tipping - what do insurance policies cover?
A recent report by the BBC about the continued rise of large fly-tipping incidents across England came as no surprise as both the frequency and severity of waste related claims as risen, ranging from relatively minor fly-tipping incidents to large scale…
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.
QBE to close UK offices to test coronavirus readiness
QBE will shut nine UK offices on Wednesday as it stress tests its remote working contingencies in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Lloyd Hanks joins Schemeserve
Schemeserve has appointed Lloyd Hanks to its advisory board.
Analysis: Florists and flower stockist - Growing cover
The popularity of the Chelsea Flower Show has driven demand for small florists to start up and for larger garden centres to expand. Are their insurance needs being met though?
Insurers monitoring Biba conference plans after Axa pull out
This morning Axa told Post it would not be exhibiting at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association annual conference due to coronavirus concerns.
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.
This week: Keep calm and carry on
This week the World Health Organisation labelled Covid-19 a pandemic as the number infected worldwide and fatalities from the disease continue to rise. As global stock markets crash sparking fears of a recession, the ripple effect has been felt across…
Updated: Admiral, Aviva and Direct Line latest to pull travel cover
Aviva, Admiral and Direct Line have joined a growing list of insurers that have pulled travel insurance products off the market due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Axa pulls out of Biba conference over coronavirus fears
Exclusive: Axa UK&I, Axa XL and Axa Partners will not be attending the annual British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s conference in May due to concerns over coronavirus.
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.
Green alternatives to courtesy cars gaining traction among young drivers according to new research
Motor insurance policyholders – especially younger drivers - are interested in green alternatives to courtesy cars, new exclusive research for Post has revealed.
Blog: Is a legacy technology estate a convenient truth?
Companies from various industries started the year by exhibiting their latest products at CES, which is the global stage for innovation. Looking at the products on show Stephen Whitfield senior consultant at Altus says it prompts the question of how does…
Lloyd’s closes underwriting room in coronavirus exercise
On Friday Lloyd’s will close its underwriting room at 1 Lime Street as it tests its alternative trading protocols.
Zurich tells insurtech partner to pull travel disruption extra
Exclusive: Zurich has told its insurtech partner Pluto to pull a travel disruption coverage add-on due to the coronavirus pandemic, but says this does not affect Zurich branded policies.
LV pushes pause on travel insurance
Insurer LV has ceased to offer further travel policies in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Analysis: The insurtechs crossing the Channel
This winter, three European insurtechs have signalled their ambitions to expand to the UK market. Post investigates whether they are outliers or likely to be the first cohort of an insurtech invasion.
Blog: What the future holds for insurance and healthcare
The insurance industry is at something of a crossroads, with regulatory requirements insisting on total transparency in terms of advice and access, and a number of other challenges around capital and distribution. Paul Goodhind, partner and chief…
Budget 2020: IPT stays the same as government bolsters flood defence spending
Insurance Premium Tax has remained at 12% in today’s Chancellor’s budget, as the government pledged to boost spending on flood defences.
Axa faces backlash as influencer pulls ‘short sighted’ IWD ad
Instagram influencer Simon Hooper has apologised to followers after an International Women’s Day post sponsored by Axa was slated as offensive.
Analysis: Insurers nix staff travel as coronavirus casts shadow over events
Some firms are telling their staff to avoid all but essential work travel in the UK due to coronavirus concerns, leading to some insurance event postponements and cancellations, Post has learned.
Motor Mouth Podcast 7: From motor to battery – The evolution of motors and motor insurance
Is 2020 the year that the electric car revolution really takes off? The next decade will certainly be an exciting time for the automotive industry as Britain’s road network changes to a model of transport. Jonathan Swift, content director for Insurance…