United Kingdom (UK)
Trade Voice: Foil's James Heath on the Civil Liability Act
The Civil Liability Act was passed in December, changing the way whiplash claims are calculated. As part of the bill, the government also agreed to reform the discount rate, which is currently under review. James Heath, President at Forum of Insurance…
Analysis: What do Tesla’s insurance ambitions mean for its partners?
Exclusive: Tesla’s plan to launch its own insurance for customers within a month has raised questions over how it will affect its current affinity deals with insurers.
This week: A rest or a change
I was lucky enough to spend last week’s sunny bank holiday on the South Coast enjoying a well-earned rest. For others in the insurance industry it seems that the saying 'a change is as good as a rest' is proving true with some major people moves this…
MS Amlin names replacement for CFO John Worth
MS Amlin has named former Old Mutual executive Iain Pearce as its chief financial officer.
Hastings sees bump in revenue despite loss ratio warning
Hastings has reported a 4% rise in gross written premiums for the first three months of 2019.
Blog: Shaping the future of urban mobility
There is no question that the UK is on the brink of big change in urban mobility and that it is set to transform the motor insurance landscape, says James Roberts, business development director for insurance at Europcar Mobility Group UK.
Handl Group grows its medical and treatment portfolio
Handl Group, previously trading as FL360, continues its acquisition strategy with a purchase of Harrison Associates.
Pro Global snaps up Vibe MGA Management
Vibe managing general agent Vibe MGA Management has been bought by US reinsurance outsourcing and consultancy specialist Pro Global Insurance Solutions.
Flagging personal lines see Covéa's profits slashed
Covéa Insurance saw its underwriting profit slashed to £1.8m in 2018 compared to £12.4m in 2017, as its personal lines business felt the impact of claims inflation and adverse weather.
I work in insurance: Dene Rowe, innovation director, Keoghs
Working as innovation director at Keoghs Dene Rowe has been at the forefront of introducing artificial intelligence into the legal firm
Edam Group invests in 18 month leadership scheme
UK specialist provider of credit hire and post-accident services, Edam Group, has invested in an 18 month leadership scheme built to boost its employees’ personal development.
Andy Briggs to depart from Aviva
Andy Briggs will step down as CEO of Aviva’s UK insurance division, as the group announces further management changes and a review of its UK business.
Brightside appoints former Swinton distribution director as group COO
Richard Beaven, former distribution director at Swinton, has joined Brightside as its group chief operating officer.
Blog: Counterfeiting - how can insurers help in managing the risks?
Counterfeit goods is a global problem, with the death of more than 200 people in the UK linked to fake Xanax drugs a chilling reminder of the dangers. But Richard Houseago, director of property risks and coverage, Keoghs says that's only the tip of the…
Blog: Claim sharing – the insurance alternative that cuts out the regulator
Despite a number of technological revolutions, general insurance hasn’t altered much since it was first conceived centuries ago in City of London coffee shops. You Do Pet founder Paul Dennis argues 'claim sharing' might be about to change that.
UK General's Matthew Schofield on how profit, not volume, will drive growth and respectability of MGA sector
In recent months managing general agents have been in the spotlight, with the media seeking to get under the skin of one of the fastest growing insurance sectors. UK General's Matthew Schofield says MGA management teams need to now stop 'navel gazing'…
Blog: To grow, insurers must hit the open road
Insurers operate today in a relatively mature market environment but Max Richter, managing director for insurance, Accenture UK and Ireland, argues that it offers limited opportunities for growth and relatively few new products coming onto the market
This week: Easter egg-citement
As we head towards a welcome four-day weekend, the insurance world has been getting in the spirit for Easter in the only natural way: smashing chocolate eggs.
Claims Apprentice 2019: Episode 6 - The interviews
Team Discovery and Team Fortitudo are no more.
Ministry of Justice launches consultation into the future provision of medical reports
The government has launched a consultation on a revised medical reporting process for road traffic accident claims.
Canopius and Amtrust Lloyd’s ink merger agreement
Canopius and Amtrust Lloyd’s have signed a merger agreement that is expected to see the combined operations become a top five Lloyd’s managing agent.
My other life: James Lai, ICAB: Kendōka
When James Lai isn’t working as ICAB’s billings co-ordinator he can be found wielding a Japanese sword in the martial art of Kendo
Brexit and fair pricing lead FCA general insurance agenda for 2019/20
The Financial Conduct Authority has set out its priorities for the year ahead in its 2019/20 business plan, identifying Brexit as its “immediate priority”.
Ex-RSA SME MD Tara Waite rejoins insurance sector after Wonga collapse
RSA’s former SME managing director, Tara Waite (formerly Kneafsey) has re-entered the insurance sector as a non-executive director at Ageas UK, after leaving for payday lender Wonga.