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Blog: Young women, jump at an insurance career
As we mark International Women’s Day 2018, Angela Darling, group risk and compliance director at Complete Cover Group, feels the insurance industry has come a long way towards accepting women onto boards in the last 40 years.
Blog: Letting agents, beware of an energy shake-up
No stone is being left unturned by the government in its aim to make renting fair and reasonable. Marc Brewer, underwriting manager for professional risks, Tokio Marine HCC, says it could prove a tough year for the letting industry.
Blog: Non-damage business interruption comes ashore
Non-damage business interruption has long existed in the maritime sector and could come ashore for companies looking to protect themselves, especially from cyber risk, explains David Williams, underwriter at The Strike Club.
Axa-XL deal puts both insurers' ratings under review
The major rating agencies have unanimously taken rating actions on both Axa and XL Group following the recent announcement that the French insurance giant is looking to acquire 100% of the specialty insurer.
Esure broadened risk appetite to spur motor growth, says Ogden
Esure has been able to grow its motor book substantially over the past three years as a result of a more relaxed risk appetite.
Updated: QBE claims boss replaces Ashton West at helm of MIB
Ashton West OBE is to retire as CEO and executive director of the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, being replaced by former QBE group chief claims officer Dominic Clayden.
Esure's profit up 35.6% at full-year
Esure has reported a pre-tax profit of £98.6m for the year ending 31 December 2017.
Interview: Andy Homer, former Towergate CEO
Industry veteran Andy Homer talks to Ryan Hewlett about life after Towergate, the insurtech world and why Brexit represents an open door for the canny Angel investor.
China-backed hackers can cause insurers 'extensive' losses
China-backed hackers have the technical capabilities to cause insurers extensive losses, a consultant warned.
Urban Jungle to offer home sharing insurance
Insurtech start-up Urban Jungle has launched tenants' liability insurance for renters and is planning to release a number of other products in the coming months.
Fight against hackers is like 'Cold War on steroids'
The cyber security and insurance industries are focusing too much on products and neglecting the human factor that is at play in 95% of data breaches, a conference heard.
GRP hires Clive Nathan as CEO of MGA division
Global Risk Partners has appointed Clive Nathan as CEO of the group’s managing general agent division.
RSA director of motor and injury claims Ian Currie set to retire
Exclusive: RSA director of motor and injury claims Ian Currie is set to retire at the end of the month.
Blog: The race to the GDPR finish line is on – but don’t lose sight of the customer
2018 presents some big challenges for the motor insurance sector, not least of which is the General Data Protection Regulation. James Roberts, business development director for insurance at Europcar UK Group, believes partners can help insurers here.
AIG's Steve Agutter on combining robotic insight and human touch
Claims adjusters need to embrace automation but it's their human touch that will win - or lose - customers, explains Steve Agutter, head of claims at AIG International.
Updated: Motor claims from Beast from the East could hit £33m
The industry is counting the cost of ‘the Beast from the East’, with motor insurers in particular facing claims of up to £33m.
Insurers celebrate National Apprenticeship Week
Insurers are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by creating hundreds of roles and showcasing their apprentices.
Theresa May says UK will abandon passporting post Brexit
Prime Minister Theresa May said the UK will abandon passporting when it leaves the European Union.
Axa can do what Catlin could not: XL CEO
An XL Group under Axa would provide the Bermuda-based specialty insurer with the scale and competitive edge that it failed to achieve from the landmark Catlin acquisition, XL’s CEO said.
Axa to buy XL for $15.3bn
Axa has entered an agreement to acquire 100% of XL Group for $15.3bn (£11.1bn).
Analysis: Women-friendly travel policies: Fair for females
As conversations around the gender pay gap or harassment at work illustrate, an increasing number of women are demanding a fairer deal. But will this extend to their insurance?
This Month In Post: Truth or dare on cyber
At the ABI annual dinner on Monday, as guests at my table predicted future insurance trends, I was struck by a suggestion. People will want to protect their most precious belongings and, in 10 years’ time, that will be their personal data, a KPMG partner…
Senior director leaves in UK General restructure
Exclusive: A senior director has left UK General and further roles are at risk as the group moves to restructure its sales team.
Calling all brokers: Insurance Post brings back biennial survey
Insurance Post has launched its 2018 UK Broker Survey and we need your input on the key issues facing the industry.