United Kingdom (UK)
Whiplash reforms could come in April next year
The government will implement its personal injury reforms in April next year, sources have said.
Cunningham Lindsey Sweden names Frick CEO
Cunningham Lindsey has named former Crawford boss Claes Frick as CEO for its Swedish business.
Argo Global launches Lloyd’s motor treaty consortium
Argo Global has launched of the first Lloyd’s market consortium for motor treaty business.
Euler Hermes names three top board positions
Trade credit insurer Euler Hermes has named its new chief financial officer, chief operating officer, and head of market management.
Keoghs completes acquisition of Hill Dickinson's GI business
Keoghs has completed its acquisition of Hill Dickinson’s general insurance business.
Full year group income up 10% at Euler Hermes
Euler Hermes reported a 10% boost in group net income for the year ending 31 December 2016.
Direct Line anticipates profits surge at full year
Direct Line expects to report profits of approximately £610m for the year ended 31 December 2017, according to a trading statement.
Analysis: Zoo insurance: A walk on the wild side
Zoo insurance is a niche market, with only a few underwriters and brokers, all very much focused on managing a ferocious variety of risks for visitors, staff and animals
‘Tidal wave’ of alternative capital to disrupt reinsurance market: Aon CEO
Reinsurance renewal rates were beaten down on 1 January by alternative capital markets, Aon Benfield’s CEO said, warning they are poised to be a major disrupter against traditional reinsurance in future.
Ex-Axa director sets up insurtech MGA for SME market
Ex-Axa boss Matthew Reed has launched an insurtech MGA targeted at SMEs.
This week in Post: Results, rumour and regulation
This week the results season well and truly got underway with big names in the UK’s insurance sector reporting back to market on how they fared over 2017.
AIG international GI unit sees $399m loss
AIG’s international general insurance business was hit by $399m (£286.5m) losses in in the last quarter of 2017, nevertheless an improvement on the $441m loss it suffered in Q3 2016.
The ABI's James Dalton on Carillion and the canary in the coal mine
The collapse of the construction giant Carillion serves as a warning sign that businesses need adequate insurance coverage, says James Dalton, director for general insurance policy at the Association of British Insurers.
Insurers outline framework for trade deals outside of EU
Insurers have submitted a wish list to the government of how any insurance specific trade agreement with China or India would look.
Zurich UK hit with £151m loss from Ogden
Zurich UK suffered a £151m loss on its general insurance business as a result of the discount rate cut.
Lloyd’s to cut regulatory red tape, says Hancock
Lloyd’s plans to reduce the regulatory burden on market participants as the corporation focuses on a “risk-based” approach to oversight, performance director Jon Hancock said.
Rental deposit insurtech aims to help renters improve their credit score
Exclusive: An insurtech offering rental deposit insurance is giving home renters the opportunity to improve their credit score through purchasing insurance and paying rent on time.
Beazley targets double digit growth for 2018
London market carrier Beazley is to target double digit growth over the next 12 months.
AA releases 2017 pre-close results
AA Insurance Services expects to deliver Ebitda of between £390m and £395m for the financial year ended 31 January, the company said in a market update.
Ex-Aviva manager launches AI-driven chatbot app
Ex-Aviva product manager Damian Cristian has developed an Artificial Intelligence-driven chatbot app for personal insurance.
Hurricanes put Zurich's P&C segment in the red
Nat cats pushed Zurich’s property & casualty segment into the red last year, as hurricanes Harvey Irma and Maria saw the insurer report a 100.9% combined operating ratio for P&C.
Beazley sees profit fall from nat cats
Beazley saw profits fall by 43% as a result of exposure to “heavy claims” from natural catastrophes.
Government urged to publish Brexit financial services paper
The government must publish its Brexit position paper on financial services in order to assuage the “chronic state of uncertainty” at present, the chair of the Treasury Committee has warned.
Blog: Personal and cyber - connecting the dots
James Tucker, smart technology manager at Allianz, explains why insurers should consider creating an all-encompassing personal cyber cover.