Brexit
Covéa's James Reader on insurance's ‘two lengths of the pool’
Spending some time with sport psychologist Simon Hartley reminded James Reader, CEO of Covéa Insurance, it can be all too easy to lose focus on what we’re really here to do
Blog: Diary of an insurtech start-up, episode 2: Silicon Valley
James Stuart Clarke, head of sales and partnerships at Digital Fineprint, compares the start-up scenes of San Francisco and London in the second instalment of his behind-the-scenes look at insurtech disruption.
Blog: Know your customer... and your opposition
‘In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity', wrote the great military strategist Sun Tzu a mere 25 centuries ago. His observation still holds true in these strange times of disruption. And seizing the opportunity is vitally important to modern…
One in three insurance firms to set up operations outside UK following Brexit
One in three insurance firms intend to set up operations outside the UK following Brexit.
Northern Irish insurance salaries rise despite Brexit fears
Four out of 10 insurance workers in Northern Ireland received a pay increase in 2016, with on average increases of 3.7%.
FCA increases budget to tackle Brexit costs
The Financial Conduct Authority has increased its operating budget as a result of Brexit demands.
Insurance M&As expected to focus on insurtech
The days of mega-mergers in the insurance industry may be behind us as consolidation activity has dropped significantly from the peaks of 2014 and 2015. The sector is contemplating this change of gear and steadying itself in the face of waves of global…
Brexit uncertainty to curb European insurance M&A
The political uncertainty surrounding Brexit will reduce merger and acquisition deals in Europe, according to AM Best.
Building Block expands into Spain
Malta-based Building Block has signed an agreement with broker Slora to sell gadget insurance in Spain.
This Month in Post: Rates, start-ups and fraud
Spring is in the air and it's a time well-known for cleaning out the old and starting anew. As I continue to unpack boxes and work out where to put all of the fairly useless things I have collected over the decades, the industry has been taking its own…
Solvency II: still dividing opinion in the insurance industry a year on
In light of Brexit, what will regulation look like in the future?
Editor's comment: Feeling lucky?
My Irish grandmother always said bad things come in threes. In the last 18 months the insurance industry has faced bad returns on investments, several increases to insurance premium tax and now the huge change to the Ogden discount rate, so the sector…
Interview: John Nelson, Lloyd’s of London
It is the most prestigious chairmanship in UK insurance. But next month, John Nelson will step down after six years in the role of Lloyd’s chairman. He talks to Ryan Hewlett about steering the market through one of its most turbulent periods
Grahame Chilton: Gallagher growth will be ‘stronger post-Brexit’
Arthur J Gallagher’s long-term growth will be stronger following Britain’s exit from the European Union, Grahame Chilton CEO of Gallagher International said.
This Week in Post: BST, the baby and Brexit
British Summer Time is now allowing us to enjoy more daylight as all our clocks moved forward an hour last weekend. Except, that is, for my 15-month-old daughter’s biological clock. For her bedtime this week, she’s decided to do her own thing. Pretty…
Brussels move will affect fewer than 100 staff at Lloyd's
Lloyd’s of London anticipates fewer than 100 staff will be needed to operate its European post-Brexit subsidiary, chief financial officer John Parry said.
Lloyd’s confirms Brussels as post-Brexit destination
Lloyd’s has confirmed it will be setting up a new European business in Brussels following the government’s decision to invoke Article 50.
Biba calls for EU free trade agreement as Article 50 is invoked
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called on Prime Minister Theresa May to make "urgent progress" in setting up a new free trade agreement with the European Union now that Article 50 has been invoked.
Live: Industry reacts as government triggers Brexit
Check out Post's live blog on industry reactions as the government invokes Article 50.
Ireland urged to ‘draw lessons’ from Lloyd’s Brussels decision
Ireland’s trade body for insurance said lessons need to be learned from Lloyd’s decision to pass up on Dublin as its European subsidiary.
Lloyd’s body recommends Brussels as EU destination
The Lloyd's Franchise Board has recommended that the market chooses Brussels as the location of its post-Brexit subsidiary, Post understands.
Trade voice: Navigating the new legal landscape
The legal landscape around the insurance industry and the claims sector is approaching a period of unprecedented change.
This week in Post: highs, lows and running with the wolves
It has been a week of highs and lows in our household. My son went on his first Cub sleepover and earned the honour of becoming a Sixer. I, meanwhile, returned to the X-ray machine.
WTW's Alastair Swift on why adapting is key to success
The broker landscape continues to evolve at an increasing rate and the industry is under constant pressure to adapt rapidly in order to keep up.