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Blog: Taking the Michael
After Aviva’s email mix-up, Post looks at five insurance Michaels who might have been none the wiser.
IoT law ‘step in the right direction’
Legislation announced yesterday to protect internet-connected household devices from cyber-attacks sits at the “baseline” of what could be done but is a “step in the right direction,” insurers said.
Aviva says no personal data shared in emails that wrongly called customers Michael
Insurer Aviva has said there was ‘no issue with personal data’ in thousands of emails it sent out mistakenly calling customers Michael.
CII underwriting society launches cyber guide
The Chartered Insurance Institute’s Society of Underwriting Professionals has launched a good practice guide on cyber covering data, coverage, cyber incidents and basic precautions.
Saga sees boost in three-year policy sales
Saga faced up to claims inflation and a £4m Thomas Cook hit, according to a trading update ahead of its annual results, as it forecast a 3% yearly fall in branded home and motor policies.
Microsoft data breach: Cyber experts warn of knock-on claims effect
Microsoft’s data breach, which saw details of a reported 250 million customers made available online, could leave insureds facing knock-on phishing attempts and the tech giant facing a fine.
Willis Towers Watson's George Beattie on social data and changing consumer relationships
Social media is becoming radically democratised - a macroeconomic trend that the business world is just waking up to, writes George Beattie, director of property and casualty at Willis Towers Watson.
Gefion’s solvency struggles continue after regulator action
Troubled unrated Danish insurer Gefion has seen its 2018 solvency ratio plummet after it was forced to restate accounts.
Biba’s Graeme Trudgill joins ELTO board
Graeme Trudgill, executive director of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association has joined the board of the Employers’ Liability Tracing Office.
Banks push further into UK SME insurance
Banks have nearly doubled their share of the UK SME insurance market in two years, according to research published by Globaldata.
Motor Mouth Podcast 1: To 2020, and Beyond!
In the first of our series of podcasts with Motor Insurance World speakers Martin Milliner, general insurance claims director at LV General Insurance, is interviewed by Post’s content director Jonathan Swift, outlining what challenges insurers can expect…
Insurance Monitor: Insurance: facilitator or inhibitor?
In this month’s column, David Worsfold, a long-running commentator on the insurance market, talks about the fallout from the hardening market, the success of Flood Re and his issues with the Insurance Museum
Admiral gains centre of excellence in wellbeing status
Admiral has been named a centre of excellence in wellbeing by the Great Place to Work Institute.
Gibraltar-based Quick-Sure appoints administrators
Gibraltar-based motor insurer Quick-Sure has been placed into administration.
This week: Bagging a bargain
As the January sales draw to an end consumers aren't the only ones with deals on their minds.
Christopher Woolard named interim FCA CEO
HM Treasury has appointed Christopher Woolard as interim CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority, effective mid-March when Andrew Bailey departs.
Allianz appoints chief compliance officer
Allianz has named Margo Young as chief compliance officer.
Henderson to rebrand as Aon this April
Aon expects to rebrand Henderson Insurance Broking Group under its global brand on 1 April, Post can reveal.
Gibraltar regulator undergoes restructure
The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission has completed a "comprehensive" organisational restructure.
My other life: Michael Whitfield, Lifetime caretaker
Outside of his role as managing director at CPP Group, Micheal Whitfield looks after an old farm in Staffordshire Moorlands. Along with his wife, he participates in a 'higher level' Countryside Stewardship Agreement, which involves adhering to a…
Insurers still ‘lag behind’ other financial firms in digital transformation
Insurers are still “lagging” behind other financial organisations when it comes to digital transformation, a conference heard.
Liberty's Matthew Moore to succeed Andrew Horton as LMG chair
Liberty Specialty Markets CEO Matthew Moore has been named as the next chair of the London Market Group.
Aon names Helene Madell UK chief broking officer
Aon has appointed Helene Madell as chief broking officer for commercial risk solutions, health solutions and affinity in the UK.
MIB opens whiplash portal registration
The Motor Insurers' Bureau has opened registration for the incoming whiplash portal ahead of its April launch.