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Government open to concept of cyber risk pool
Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude MP has not ruled out the possibility of a Pool Re-type arrangement to cover cyber crime risk.
AGCS predicts aviation exposure to exceed £638bn by 2020
Increasing fleet values and a rise in passenger numbers is expected to push the value of aviation risk exposure through the $1trn (£638bn) barrier by 2020, according to Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.
Duke Street increases investment in Parabis Group
Private equity investor Duke Street Capital has upped its investment in Parabis Group in a bid to help the personal injury umbrella firm capitalise on opportunities in the legal services sector.
Zurich on track for 2016 targets
Zurich has told investors it remains confident of hitting financial targets for 2016 as part of a presentation on performance.
Amazon sales channel seen as 'viable competitor' by European insurers
Many European insurers believe online brands such as Google, Amazon which hold significant customer data could be viable insurance competitors in the near future, according to a recent survey.
Blog: Adding value through data
Historically, many businesses have looked to customer data to help build customer insight and shape their marketing activity
RSA named as insurer partner for Greenwich driverless cars pilot
RSA has been selected as the insurer partner for the Government-backed driverless cars project in Greenwich, London.
ABI hits out at ‘misleading’ flood funding figures
The Association of British Insurers has questioned figures from the government suggesting that spending on flood defences remains above optimal levels.
CII new generation group outlines workplace stress recommendations
The notion of workplace stress as a “ticking time bomb” for the insurance industry has led the Chartered Insurance Institute’s underwriting faculty new generation group to recommend measures to tackle the issue.
BLM’s Murray appointed as chair of Foil in Scotland
BLM partner Tony Murray is to become chairman of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers in Scotland.
Insurers urged to boost claims service to get competitive edge
Chubb and Hiscox have taken the top two spots in a ranking of claims service in the UK mid-market by Gracechurch Consulting.
EY's Kam to become Hiscox's chief risk officer
Hiscox’s interim chief risk officer Hanna Kam is to take up the role on a permanent basis, subject to regulatory approval.
Europe: Qualifications beyond the nations?
The UK insurance market has a very clear approach to professionalism and qualifications - but how does it compare with the rest of Europe?
Accenture poll shows 21% of insurers do not have a digital strategy
One fifth of insurers do not have a digital strategy in place, according to an Accenture survey of 141 firms operating in 21 countries.
Brierley returns to Ecclesiastical for director role
Ecclesiastical has appointed Nick Brierley as general insurance business and operations director.
Pioneer recruits from Travelers for FI boss
Minova-owned Pioneer Underwriting has named Travelers’ assistant general manager of professional risks as its new head of financial institutions.
Bangkok Insurance joins Scope Technologies for telematics push
Bangkok Insurance has teamed up with Scope Technologies to provide telematics to commercial fleets.
Axa picked as insurance expert for driverless cars project
Axa has been selected as part of two government-funded initiatives to pilot driverless cars in the UK.
Government lays out intention to attract more reinsurance business to UK
Government is to report on progress in attracting more reinsurance business to the UK at Budget 2015, according to today's Autumn Statement.
Osborne unveils tax relief on flood defence contributions
Chancellor George Osborne has pledged to cut taxes on business contributions on flood defences in order to encourage private sector investment.
Apprentice employers to benefit from National Insurance cuts
Employer National Insurance contributions for apprentices below the age of 25 are to be abolished, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announced in today's Autumn Statement.
Aviva risk boss named IRM chair
Aviva’s group risk director José Morago has been appointed chairman of the Institute of Risk Management.
Post magazine – 4 December 2014
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Liberty’s Irish CEO O’Brien steps down
The CEO of Liberty Insurance in Ireland is to step down three years after being appointed to lead the reform of the formerly Seán Quinn-run business.