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Allianz UK sheds CIO in restructure
Exclusive: Jacob Abboud, Allianz UK’s chief information officer, has left his role following the merger of the company's IT and operations teams.
ABI tracker shows fall in motor premium
The cost of motor insurance fell last year for the first time since 2014, according to statistics from the Association of British Insurers.
CII launches Society of Claims Professionals
Exclusive: The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a dedicated professional body for people who work in claims.
I work in insurance: Simon Norton, risk consultant, Aviva
In order to carry out his risk consultant role at Aviva Simon Norton has had to gain a license to fly drones.
Ageas to outsource IT operations amid wider restructure
Ageas UK intends to outsource the majority of its IT infrastructure and operations to a third party supplier.
Ageas office closure follows end of Vauxhall contract
Ageas will cease writing new business for Vauxhall from May this year.
Ed placed two thirds of business using PPL
Ed has backed calls for a league table of brokers using electronic placement.
Blog: How can the wider insurance industry cope in times of surge?
Unpredictable climates mean the industry is facing an increase of surge events and pressure to handling them effectively and efficiently. Jonathan Davison, strategic development director of the British Damage Management Association, shares his view on…
Ageas to close Port Solent and Stoke operations
Ageas intends to close its Port Solent office by June 2019 and its Stoke office by June 2020, and expects to close its sales and service operations in Eastleigh.
Ethnicity pay gap reporting to pose 'challenges' for insurers if made mandatory
Exclusive: Insurers have welcomed the Association of British Insurers’ backing of ethnicity pay gap reporting, but data collection may pose a challenge for firms if the government mandates it.
ABI backs ethnicity pay gap reporting proposals
Exclusive: The Association of British Insurers has backed proposals to introduce ethnicity pay gap reporting.
Bupa acquires nine dental practices across UK and Ireland
Bupa Dental Care has acquired nine dental practices across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, taking its tally of new acquisitions in the last year to 23.
Axa UK appoints COO from Hiscox
Shali Vasudeva has been nominated as chief operating officer of Axa UK, in a newly created role, subject to regulatory approval.
Blog: Telematics data delivers claims validation yet insurers forego the facts
Telematics has been proven to provide incentives for safer driving and help lower premium for customers but Penny Searles, CEO of Smart Driver Club, believes insurers are missing a trick when it comes to the data this technology puts at their fingertips.
Qatar Re ‘not involved’ in Markerstudy's £185m Co-op deal
Qatar Re had no role in the financing of Markerstudy’s £185m acquisition of Co-op Insurance.
Car and home premiums increase over last quarter
Both car and home insurance premiums rose over the final quarter of 2018 according to the AA.
Ex-Towergate boss appointed MD of GRP’s Green Insurance
Former trading director of Towergate’s SME division, Rob Ashburn has joined GRP’s Green Insurance as managing director.
Markerstudy buys Co-op Insurance for £185m
Co-op has sold its underwriting business to Markerstudy for £185m.
British Insurance Awards: Young blood - Young Achiever Winners then and now
To celebrate the 25 years of the British Insurance Awards. Post caught up with a host of winners of the Young Achiever of the Year Award
Majority of cyber policies are 'flawed'
Mactavish has warned that the majority of specialist cyber insurance policies contain significant flaws that could precipitate disputed claims and lower-than-expected settlements.
We Go Look co-founder steps down from CEO role
Exclusive: We Go Look co-founder Robin Roberson (formerly Smith) has left her role as CEO of the company.
Research: What is shaping the motor market?
In Post's first research project of 2019 we'll be looking at all the factors that are shaping the motor insurance market.
This week in Post: No done deal
Post journalists and broking stalwarts found themselves in the Houses of Parliament this week, on the day that Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal suffered an historic defeat.
Blog: Are manufacturers recall ready?
With Brexit looming, manufacturers are facing the logistics of getting products to countries in the European Economic area and back. Natasha Catchpole, practice leader for crisis management and product recall at CFC Underwriting, explains how brokers can…