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Axa XL appoints Christopher Read as COO
Christopher Read has been appointed as Axa XL’s UK chief operating officer, joining from EY, where he was an associate partner.
Blog: Building regulations - how can stricter changes present opportunities for the wider insurance industry?
As stricter building regulations for new buildings are set to come in force, insurers could see lower property damage costs and pay outs. However, Simon Ford, chairman of the British Damage Management Association, asks if this could be a challenge to…
Insurtech Trov to close its UK app
Exclusive: Trov will no longer provide its on demand gadget and single item insurance to UK customers, as of 1 October 2019.
Insurers respond to flood claims from Lincolnshire
Insurers have begun responding to claims following the flooding in Lincolnshire.
Industry pays tribute to former Lloyd’s executive Mike Wilson
Mike Wilson, the former head of Lloyd’s Policy Signing Office in Kent has died.
Three directors out as Policy Expert buys loss-making Sure Thing
Policy Expert has bought motor insurance business Sure Thing for an undisclosed sum.
GRP broker acquires Thomas Cook
GRP-owned broker Sagars has bought Lancashire-based engineering and entertainment broker Thomas Cook & Son.
Elite shoots for solvent scheme to avoid liquidation
Elite Insurance has proposed a solvent scheme of arrangement, in order to avoid a liquidator being appointed.
Analysis: Charity & CSR: Protect and survive
The insurance sector is one of the mainstays of the UK economy, contributing nearly £30bn and employing more than 300,000 people. Its sheer size and financial strength gives the industry the opportunity to do good for the people who rely on it
This week: Dual pricing and sexual harassment claims
For a while now the insurance industry has been under the spotlight for the sheer volume of sexual harassment allegations its faced. And after Post reported this week the suspension of a senior boss at Marsh sister company Guy Carpenter, following…
Honcho secures investment from Maven
Maven Capital Partners has invested £750,000 in a disruptive car insurance platform Honcho, to support the business in launching the product nationally.
Fee caps for CMCs could lead to 'clear consumer detriment'
The Association of Consumer Support Organisations has urged the Financial Conduct Authority to consider how the market adapts to regulatory change before considering fee caps on claims management companies.
Ecclesiastical appoints Denise Cockrem as group chief financial officer
Eccslesiastical has appointed Denise Cockrem as group chief financial officer.
First Central's Andy James on trusting in insurance
Only 15% of customers will claim on their motor policies this year so how can insurers increase trust in the sector and improve its reputation with such a small touch point with customers asks Andy James, chief commercial officer at First Central…
Ex-Quindell boss Rob Terry to sue Watchstone for £14.7m
Former Quindell boss Rob Terry is suing Watchstone for £14.7m over an “oral indemnity” that stopped him from selling shares in the business.
Lawyers slam government for 'cutting corners' on whiplash portal
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has raised concerns over the development process of the new Litigant in Person Portal.
Axa UK promotes Laurent Matras to retail boss
Axa UK has promoted Laurent Matras to the role of executive managing director of retail.
IFB counter fraud platform goes live
A counter fraud intelligence sharing platform, developed by the Insurance Fraud Bureau to help the industry fight the £2bn annual fraud bill, has gone live.
Guy Carpenter suspends senior boss following harassment claims
Exclusive: A senior boss at Marsh sister company Guy Carpenter has been suspended over “rude and offensive” comments about a female member of staff.
Broker Network parent gears up for new round of acquisitions
Broker Network’s parent Bravo Group is set to agree an £80m loan facility with a major global bank that will spur its next round of acquisitions, beginning in the second half of 2019.
Insurtech UK gets government backing
The government has agreed to promote the country's emerging insurtech scene as part of its overseas trade arrangements.
Mike Holliday-Williams departs Direct Line amid restructure
Mike Holliday-Williams, managing director of personal lines at Direct Line, will step down from his role amid a wider management restructure.
Home premiums could rise 22% if FCA acts on dual pricing
Home insurance premiums could rise 22% for new customers if the regulator moves to axe dual pricing, analysts have warned.
Flood defences save UK £1.1bn a year
Inland flood defences reduce river flood losses by 63%, saving the UK £1.1bn annually on average, according to a recent study.