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NZIA issues target-setting protocols for net-zero transition
The Net-Zero Insurance Alliance has unveiled its first target-setting protocols in the transition to a net-zero emissions global economy. But not everyone is satisfied, with some saying the announcement is "devoid of any ambition".
Six key takeaways from Post's digital, data and technology breakfast briefing
Insurance Post recently gathered together a group of insurance technology experts to discuss the digital and data trends and developments the market can expect to gain traction on in 2023 and beyond. Jonathan Swift recounts some of the most notable…
Aviva reshuffles claims legal panel; Minster Law partners with AA; Flood Re adds a NED
Friday Round Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Fresh multimillion pound Covid BI claims hit Allianz and Liberty
Three years on from the onset of the spread of Covid-19 around the world, insurers continue to face fresh business interruption claims that run into the tens of millions.
Mould in properties is becoming a growing insurance issue
The death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in a housing association flat has certainly placed the health risks posed by mould firmly in the limelight. Edmund Tirbutt explores the implications of this for the insurance industry.
Four biggest challenges facing insurers in 2023 revealed
To help you prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the next 12 months, Insurance Post spoke to insurance analysts and regulatory experts to uncover four things you need to know about what 2023 holds in store for the industry.
Podcast: ESG, its impact, and the challenges
In this podcast, Insurance Post and Crif Decision Solutions examine the extent and influence of environmental, social and governance principles on insurers and their supply chains.
Why it's time to take a brave leap of faith into the augmented reality world
Emma Ann Hughes examines the reasons why some insurers seem reluctant to embrace augmented reality for certain products, how AR can open more doors for home and motor claims, and the benefits being reaped by the early, intrepid adopters.
Roundtable: Making embedded insurance a profitable business model for insurers
Embedded insurance offers the potential of a rich seam of new business and lower-cost distribution. But, as a recent roundtable hosted by Insurance Post in association with Duck Creek Technologies revealed, insurers are still figuring out how to get…
Intelligence: Is drone insurance a market that is still waiting to take off?
Four years on from a drone incident at Gatwick Airport, Martin Friel investigates whether the use of unmanned air vehicles has exploded as predicted and the opportunities this could open up for the insurance sector.
Endsleigh partners with Pattern; Ardonagh acquires MDS & Biba appoints deputy chair from Aon
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Review of the Year 2022: Insurers
Senior figures from the insurance market look back on 2022 and reflect on what 2023 might bring.
Court to hear ‘at the premises’ Covid BI arguments from Pizza Express, Excel London and ten insurers in April
Insurers and policyholders are set to exchange arguments on contentious ‘at the premises’ business interruption clauses during a series of expedited hearings in April.
Judge gives go-ahead to BI appeals and awards Greggs 60% of costs
Parties in three business interruption disputes have been given the green light to appeal the findings of judgments handed down last month in relation to issues including the deduction of furlough payments and the aggregation of losses.
Insurers scramble to secure Musk's Twitter 'validation'
Leading UK insurers are paying the contentious monthly premium for 'blue check' verification after Elon Musk's Twitter takeover - a privilege that was previously free of charge.
WTW partners with Liberty and Markel; MS Amlin's 3-year sustainability plan; Novidea appoints head of UK delivery
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
60 Seconds With... Kay Bagley, Allianz
Kay Bagley, claims propositions manager at Allianz, takes Post back to the 1960s in this week's 60 Seconds With, sharing her love of the musical Hairspray and platform-heel boots. Also, speed skating, where the women's events were first introduced at the…
Roundtable: Digital claims - how can insurers best reap the benefits of digital claims for customers?
Digital claims processing offers significant benefits for both insurers and their customers. Based on this assumption, Post and PayPal held a roundtable to explore how the sector can keep up the momentum, and discuss what might be considered as a best-in…
Questgates acquires CP Adjusting; Pen UW rolls out cyber risk management suite; Brokerbility shakes up leadership team
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Roundtable: How can data enrich the motor claims journey from FNOL to payments?
At a recent roundtable held by Insurance Post in association with LexisNexis Risk Solutions, an expert panel discussed how motor insurers could make better use of data to improve the customer journey post-loss, improve efficiency and, ultimately, create…
Roundtable: Commercial motor – applying the brakes to the ongoing threat of fraud
Motor continues to be the most prominent area of insurance fraud, with much of the attention centring on personal lines policies. However, at a recent roundtable hosted by Insurance Post, in association with Crif Decision Solutions, the participants…
BI claims roll on as law firm builds new case against Allianz
Law firm Mishcon de Reya is appealing for Allianz policyholders to come forward and join a group action lawsuit against the insurer in a new Covid BI claims case.
Intelligence: Keeping over-50s in the workplace
Alongside the ‘great resignation’, there are also concerns over a ‘brain drain’, with so many people over the age of 50 leaving full-time employment. Sam Barrett looks at what the insurance sector is doing to keep these people on – and attract some back…
Allianz poaches mid-market boss from Aviva in further commercial reshuffle
Allianz Commercial has appointed Aviva’s David Carey into the newly created position of managing director of mid-market.