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Blog: Claims work experience before and during lockdown
Two loss adjusters at Charles Taylor were offered part-time three-month secondments to work on Axa XL's claims team, one after the other. Both had expected to have a similar experience however, as lockdown loomed in March, one of the pair found…
Catastrophically injured claimant granted accommodation costs in landmark ruling
The Court of Appeal has rewritten the approach to calculating personal injury accommodation claims in a landmark judgment that awarded the claimant additional damages of £802,000 for the cost of special accommodation.
Axa XL reveals raft of leadership appointments for UK and Lloyd’s
Axa XL has unveiled a series of UK and Lloyd’s leadership appointments following the implementation of its latest insurance operating model on 1 October.
UK General posts £8.3m operating loss and confirms business line exits
UK General Insurance lost £7.9m after tax in the year ended 31 March 2019, reversing a £838,582 profit the year before.
Julie Page named CII president
Aon UK CEO Julie Page has been appointed president of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Scrap IPT for young driver telematics insurance, select committee advised
Brokers called for the government to introduce a zero-rate insurance premium tax for young driver telematics policies in oral evidence at the Transport Committee’s inquiry into road safety and young and novice drivers.
Carl Shuker hails growth potential as A-Plan buys Ingenie from Watchstone
A-Plan Group has struck its first deal since being bought by Hyperion snapping up telematics specialist Ingenie.
Briefing: The BI test case – QIC’s failed intervention and the ‘spirit of co-operation’
The business interruption test case is meant to be about co-operation to find clarity. Qatar Insurance Company’s attempt to intervene has rocked the boat.
Allianz appoints Graham Stait as head of claims operations
Allianz Insurance has promoted Graham Stait to head of claims operations following the departure of Jeremy Trott to Ecclesiastical, Post can reveal.
NHBC launches inaugural apprenticeship scheme
NHBC, a warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, has become an Education and Skills Funding Agency-approved provider of apprenticeships and launched its first apprenticeship scheme aimed at developing the next generation of house building…
Blog: The complexities of IPT determination
The insurance industry is navigating a period of economic instability and is still unsure what long-term effects the pandemic will have on direct and indirect taxes. Despite this lack of current clarity, it is sensible to plan for all eventualities,…
Interview: Ardonagh MGA boss Derek Coles
Ardonagh’s CEO of MGA Binders and Facilities Derek Coles spoke to Post senior reporter Emmanuel Kenning about being subscale in Ardonagh, MGAs' need for differentiation, the Rural buy and future acquisition targets.
James Gearey named personal lines and protection MD at Covéa
Covéa Insurance has appointed James Gearey to the newly created position of managing director for personal lines and protection.
Mike Keating keen to grow insurer member levels at MGAA
Recently appointed managing director of the Managing General Agents’ Association Mike Keating has set out his vision for the association with growth of insurer partners high on the agenda.
Aviva’s Phil Bayles on trading in a hard market
As trusted advisors providing access to high quality risk management resources brokers can help clients meet the challenges that lie ahead and should be in contact with insurers as early as possible to review cost and cover options, says Aviva’s chief…
Insurers commit to Race at Work Charter
The Association of British Insurers and 32 of its members have signed up to Race at Work Charter, as part of an industry-wide commitment to improve opportunities for Black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues.
Inquiry slams Ecclesiastical over evidence 'failings' in Church of England child abuse report
Insurer Ecclesiastical has faced criticism after failing to provide evidence “in a candid manner” during the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse’s investigation into Anglican Church abuse.
Towergate website remains down as Ardonagh confirms cyber incident
Ardonagh is taking “remedial action” having been hit by a cyber incident, the group confirmed just after Gallagher also reported being attacked by hackers.
Fully Comp Episode One: How ready is the UK for future flood events?
Welcome to the first episode of Fully Comp, Insurance Post’s new regular video series tackling some of the biggest issues in insurance.
Allianz sponsors women’s top-flight rugby in England as Saracens deal ends
Allianz Insurance has become the title partner of top-flight women’s domestic rugby in England with the competition rebranded as Allianz Premier 15s starting on 10 October.
Pool Re urges insurers to support a 'vibrant' terrorism insurance market
Pool Re has published a forward-looking strategy looking at increasing the take up of catastrophe insurance by SMEs in light of current pandemic, ahead of its five-year review.
Brightside’s Brendan McCafferty on why the insurance industry needs to get real on its social contract
The insurance industry needs to find the right answers quickly if it is going to rebuild its reputation with the public, particularly after the recent business interruption court case and dual pricing headlines, says Brightside CEO Brendan McCafferty.
Watchstone opens legal claim process against KPMG
Watchstone, formerly known as Quindell, has filed a claim against KPMG in the High Court believed to be related to the accountant’s 2013 audit of the business, which previously led to a £4.5m fine for KPMG and a public reprimand from the Financial…
Nigel Phillips targets CDL growth as digital moves into 'new era'
Technological advancements mean the insurance industry is moving into a new era of digital, CDL CEO Nigel Phillips told Post as he set out that the software specialist is targeting further growth under his leadership.