International
PIB eyes Europe expansion
Broker consolidator PIB will look to grow in Europe, CEO Brendan McManus told a conference.
Charles Manchester warns MGAs of hurdles ahead
Speaking at the MGAA conference today, chairman Charles Manchester warned that the next hard market could be the shortest ever.
Zurich's Puneet Sharma: Calling time on credit markets
Credit has been underperforming equities and Puneet Sharma, managing director at Zurich, believes this warrants a rethink of portfolio positioning.
Axa reveals new brand for XL
XL will rebrand as Axa XL and combine all its property & casualty business and specialty risks into the new entity.
Analysis: Allianz’s acquisitive appetite
With reports suggesting that CEO Oliver Baete has a big ticket acquisition in mind, rumours have been circulating that Allianz could look to hoover up one of the larger players in the UK market.
Analysis: Sport injury: Hitting hard
As professional sportspeople complain about their insufficient cover for career-ending injuries, insurers fear a surge in claims from contact sports
Allianz's Stephanie Smith: Insurance needs to be louder and prouder
Insurance makes the world go round and Stephanie Smith, chief operating officer at Allianz, says the industry should be prouder of its daily accomplishments.
This month in Post: Prizes, proposals and pledges
This month began with a bang as the annual British Insurance Awards highlighted the talent in the sector in 1950s style, with industry stalwart John O’Roarke being handed the Achievement Award.
Norwegian insurtech start-up plots London base and funding round
Norwegian insurtech start-up Cloud Insurance is looking to establish an office in London in 2019 as it prepares for a funding round to help it grow the business.
Beazley's Catherina MacCabe on the mounting pressure on D&Os
Directors and officers are coming under ever closer scrutiny as pressure is mounting to comply with gender, cyber and environmental requirements, explains Catherina MacCabe, head of the International Management Liability focus group at Beazley.
Dual targets global growth with management shake-up
Dual Underwriting has announced a raft of senior changes and ambitions to gun for global growth.
Lloyd's World Cup Blog: Against the odds – Germany aside, predictions remain on track
We’ve reached the business end of the tournament. With the group stages a distant memory, we look back at the thrills and spills of the first two weeks of competition.
Blog: Lloyd’s Lab: Innovation with big shoes to fill
Lloyd's needs a dramatic change in organisational culture to ensure the success of its insurtech sandbox, explains Craig Wilson, managing director of financial services at Sopra Steria.
This Week in Post: cars and courts
As Britain is basking in glorious summer, the sun is also shining on the motor insurance market.
Analysis: Is Lemonade losing its fizz?
Will Lemonade’s losses see its success go flat?
Blog: Costs of aviation claims rocketing as technology taking off
Aviation claims costs are rising, fuelled by expensive technology repairs, explains John Bayley, regional director for Europe and Russia at McLarens Aviation.
Aviva France targets an extra million policyholders by 2022
Aviva’s French subsidiary has unveiled its strategy to gain one million policyholders within four years.
Analysis: Social media is making virtual kidnap and ransom a reality
In a world where political volatility is rife and where an individual’s net worth and lifestyle are discoverable through a Google search or Instagram feed, kidnap for ransom has never been easier or more lucrative. As the threat to clients increases, so…
Analysis: Making waves: Can AI help the crisis in marine?
Outdated static rating factors and underwriting losses mean the marine market is ripe for disruption. Technology, including, blockchain is set to shake up the sector.
The CILA’s Malcolm Hyde on maintaining the value of UK qualifications post-Brexit
Professional qualifications play an essential role in building industry trust and recognition on the global stage, says Malcolm Hyde, executive director of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, however, the UK’s Brexit vote could put this into…
Insurtech top 100: Quarter Two update
Following on from the publication of the top 100 insurtech firms in April, Matt Connolly, CEO of Tällt Ventures, reflects on the major developments that are having an impact on the 25 top ranked start-ups.