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COP26 Briefing: A tale of two insurance climate reports
Two reports released on COP26's finance day highlight mountains insurers – and others – have yet to climb in the climate challenge.
Oil and gas cover undermining climate efforts, says Insure Our Future as it scores insurers' climate policies
The global insurance industry is undermining efforts to meet climate targets by continuing to insure and invest in oil and gas production, the Insure Our Future campaign has said.
Spotlight: Application fraud - Intelligence and a united front bring progress
With a rise in application fraud post-Covid being widely reported, Rachel Gordon asks insurers and brokers how they are using the art of data science to make sure honest policyholders do not suffer.
COP26 Q&A: Claudio Gienal, Axa
With the COP26 summit bringing parties together in Glasgow to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Post caught up with Claudio Gienal, CEO for Axa UK and Ireland, to…
Analysis: Mind the gender health insurance gap
Post investigates allegations of gender discrimination in health insurance and asks how concerns could be addressed
Spotlight: Digital culture – Claims - the genesis for digital transformation and cultural change
Tim Evershed speaks to insurers about whether there are any digital skills gaps in claims departments, and if so, how they can be filled
Insurance Post TV: COP26 Climate Summit special featuring Aviva, Axa and others
Insurance Post reveals the latest episode of its ‘magazine-style’ television show, Insurance Post TV, which gets under the skin of some of the key issues of the day.
Insurance Post Live Claims panel session: The power of leadership and the claims talent of the future
There is a lot of attention presently on claims automation and allowing policyholders to manage their own claims through self-service options.
Allianz unveils sustainability charter; Beazley plots ESG syndicate; FOS complaints up 5%; and IQUW set to acquire Agora
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week.
Campaigners call on Axa to set precedent on oil and gas
Campaigners have called on Axa to withdraw support for the oil and gas industry, warning CEO Thomas Buberl that the credibility of the group’s climate leadership is on the line in an open letter.
Post LIVE Claims: Insurers must fish outside the 'normal insurance pool' for claims talent
Claims handlers need to be able to start applying the language that customers use in their industries, QBE claims technical director Mike East has said.
Motor insurance sees biggest drop for seven years; Apollo gets new investment; Axa sets aside €1.5bn to fight deforestation; Nexus refinances; and Radius acquires Milestone
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week
ABI reports fraud at lowest level since 2007; Axa relaunches British Gas cover; Getsafe extends Series B; and Lockton acquires
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week.
No ad budget for whiplash portal as insurers query signposting gaps
Insurers have queried signposting missteps around the whiplash portal as Post can reveal there is no advertising budget to raise awareness.
Outgoing CII CEO Fisher praised for modernisation efforts
Sian Fisher had considerable success modernising the Chartered Insurance Institute during her time as CEO and the next leader needs to build on the foundations she has created, according to a range of insurance experts.
Interview: David Williams, Axa UK
After 41 years with the provider, managing director of underwriting and technical services David Williams is leaving Axa UK at the end of December. He spoke with Post about the timing of his departure, what comes next and reflected on his time in the…
Admiral, Covea and Hastings back Drive Score launch; Abacai teams up with Ticker; Bollington to rebrand under Gallagher; Aviva extends Founders Factory tie-up; and Cover Genius seals Series C raise
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week.
Covéa talks to buy Axa XL Re fall through: report
Covéa has failed to secure a deal to buy Axa XL Re, Post’s sister title has reported.
Analysis: Willis Towers Watson's retention and recruitment challenge
The cancellation of Aon and Willis Towers Watson's mega merger poses a talent challenge for the world's third largest broker.
Howden reveals football's Covid losses; Convex opens new European subsidiary; Volante gets new syndicate approval from Lloyd’s; and Zurich supplants Axa as MGA's £105m capacity
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
David Williams to leave Axa
David Williams, managing director of underwriting and technical services, is leaving Axa Insurance after 41 years with the provider.
Intelligence: A question of diversity
Studies have shown diverse management teams achieve higher revenues due to innovation and discrimination claims can be costly. As the Dive In festival kicks off at Lloyd's and around the world, Edmund Tirbutt investigates if the insurance industry is…
British Insurance Awards 2021: Investing in Profession/Training Award
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
Listed insurtech market cap surpasses $22bn; motor start-up Adiona plans to take on 'outdated' incumbents; Dale Partners gets Lloyd's green light; and Zurich unveils £750m MGA capacity deal
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.