United Kingdom (UK)
Direct Line invests in rental market disrupter Canopy
Direct Line has announced a 15% equity stake in the UK-based rental market disrupter Canopy.
County Group acquires NMJ Insurance Brokers
The County Group has acquired NMJ Insurance Brokers.
Analysis: Rate revision: changes to Ogden
Insurers consider the impact of the proposed U-turn on the Ogden rate
Analysis: Cyber threats and opportunities
Businesses are opening themselves up to online exposures every single day. What do companies and insurers need to do to bring themselves up to speed with these new risks and incoming regulations affecting this area?
My Other Life: Michael Hearty, Auger, RNLI volunteer
In addition to his day job as external operations manager for Auger, Michael Hearty volunteers with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Everest Re gains approval for Dublin post-Brexit hub
Everest Re has been granted in principle regulatory approval for a Dublin-based subsidiary.
Fraudster sentenced after admitting to making fraudulent claim against council
A fraudster has been sentenced to four months in prison after he admitted to submitting a false claims against Doncaster MBC.
Hiscox forecasts rates rise and $225m in Harvey and Irma claims
London market insurer Hiscox anticipates the combined net cost of claims from hurricanes Harvey and Irma to be around $225m (£170m).
Blockchain industry pilot gains 23 new entrants
The Blockchain Insurance Initiative, B3i, has gained 23 new companies to participate in the market testing of its Blockchain prototype.
Martyn Holman steps down from role at Markerstudy
Martyn Holman will step down from his role as commercial director at Markerstudy, the company said.
Monarch customers 'may not be covered' under travel policies
Travellers affected by the collapse of Monarch may not be covered for cancelled flights under their travel insurance policies.
Rising star: Jonny Valentine, Insure The Box
After packing in his degree to work for Insure The Box, Jonny Valentine is now an award winner and head of innovation at the firm
Analysis: Modernising the market: how Lloyd’s of London is grappling with the task
Lloyd’s of London is again proving its appetite for development
Online betting operator gains license to establish its own insurance company
Online betting operator, Lottoland, has established its own insurance company, Fortuna Insurance, in order to insure its own risks.
Beazley anticipates $150m hit from Atlantic hurricanes and Mexico earthquakes
Beazley expects to take a $150m (£112m) hit on earnings as a result of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria as well as the recent earthquakes in Mexico.
Cvrd rebrands to Nimbla and sets launch date
Insurtech start-up Cvrd has rebranded to Nimbla and plans to launch in October this year.
Ingenin attracts 60 start-ups to Nottingham Innovation Hub
Exclusive: Ingenin has brought in 60 tech start-ups to its newly-launched Innovation Hub.
Lloyd's suspends H1 profit release to take stock of Harvey and Irma impact
Lloyd's has suspended the release of first-half profits until it can accurately assess the financial impact of Harvey and Irma, the market's chief financial officer has said.
FCA paid £4.9m in production costs on Schwarzenegger PPI advert
Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority spent £4.9m in production costs on a TV advert featuring the robotic head of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
This Week in Post: Deal or no deal?
“You can watch Go Jetters if you let me tie your hair” is the type of deal you sometimes need to strike with your toddler if you want to get things done. Of course, you shouldn’t negotiate with mini-terrorists but there is nothing wrong with a win-win…
Underwriting Service Awards 2017: Shortlist revealed
The shortlist for this year’s prestigious Underwriting Service Awards has been announced.
Aviva sells stake in Italian JV for £233m
Aviva has sold its £233m stake in its Italian business Avipop Assicurazioni.
Claims Club Blog: Cooperation can overcome conflict
There has been a long history of conflict between insurers and claimant lawyers. Shirley Woolham, chief operating officer at Minster Law, urges mutual understanding and cooperation.
Blog: ILWs for cyber
Industry loss warranties could play a bigger role in cyber as it becomes a long-tail risk, explains Tom Johansmeyer, assistant vice-president at Verisk Insurance Solutions