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Blog: There will be a tsunami of new apprenticeships
Don’t write the apprenticeship levy off just yet, says Matthew Metcalfe, claims manager at Covéa Insurance, explaining why the future’s bright for new apprenticeships.
Rising Star: Richard Hartley, Cytora
Richard Hartley is CEO and co-founder at technology start-up Cytora
Mapfre to consolidate EMEA and Asia-Pacific businesses
Spanish insurer Mapfre is exiting five US states and consolidating its EMEA and Asia-Pacific businesses.
This Week in Post: Personal injuries and parenting fails
I felt very smug when my daughter tried on her first pair of slipper socks: she liked them! That meant I wouldn’t need to argue with her to keep her little feet warm – and she wouldn’t risk slipping on wooden floors. What I hadn’t foreseen though was…
Insurers call for tougher rules as government launches home building plan
Insurers have called for tough new building regulations as the government plans to create thousands of new homes a year.
Career Development: Zurich launches employee assistance programme app
Zurich has launched an app that will enhance access to its employee assistance programme, Workplace Options.
Minster's Shirley Woolham on why robots won't replace lawyers
Artificial intelligence is taking over mundane legal functions but is not killing off lawyers, says Shirley Woolham, chief operating officer at Minster Law.
Take part: 2018 cyber research
For Insurance Post's first research project of 2018, we're delving into the world of cyber.
Industry reacts to proposals on discount rate
The insurance industry has reacted to the Justice Committee’s proposals on discount rate reform.
MPs call for ‘evidence-based’ revision of discount rate
If the government revises the discount rate next year it should carefully consider the impact on the disadvantaged, a Parliamentary committee has warned.
Dave Gill appointed to head of operations at Allianz UK
Allianz UK has appointed Dave Gill to head up all of its specialty operations including Petplan.
Aviva is targeting higher growth and preparing for bolt-on acquisitions
Aviva is upgrading its targets for earnings growth, cash and dividend in order to make bolt-on acquisitions and pay off debt.
German D&O market marked by insured v insured claims
Ulrich Schaller, portfolio manager, financial & specialty markets, at QBE Insurance (Europe), explains the specificities of the German D&O market.
China's general insurers and reinsurers told to hire chief actuaries
China's regulator the China Insurance Regulatory Commission has asked the country's 84 non-life insurers and 12 reinsurers to each hire a chief actuary by 1 January 2020.
AA sells its emergency home cover business to Homeserve
Homeserve has bought the emergency home cover book from AA for an undisclosed sum.
Gary Lineker-backed insurtech enters partnership with Arag
Neos will partner with Arag to provide home emergency and legal expenses cover for its connected home product.
Insurtech accelerator granted FCA approval
An insurance accelerator has been granted approval to launch up to 25 insurtech start-ups within the next five years.
LMG outlines post-Brexit free trade agreement
The London Market Group has outlined a free trade agreement for the insurance sector to help the industry navigate trade issues during Brexit negotiations.
Markel completes acquisition of ECIC
Markel has completed its acquisition of EC Insurance, following regulatory approval.
Interview: Daniel Schreiber, Lemonade
Lemonade CEO Daniel Schreiber talks about the expansion plans of the US-based start-up that uses artificial intelligence to validate claims and donates profits to charities.
Analysis: Review of the year 2017
The past year has been a stormy one for the insurance market – and not just in terms of weather: the discount rate saga and the insurance premium tax hike helped propel motor premiums to stratospheric highs. Industry figures see clearer skies, however,…
Q+A: Willis Towers Watson's Angelini on China's online advance
Kevin Angelini, head of strategy, insurance consulting and technology, Asia-Pacific, at international broker consultancy Willis Towers Watson offers his thoughts on China's online insurance phenomenon.
QBE appoints head of distribution for Australia Northern region
Australian giant QBE has hired from QBE-owned regional insurer Elders Insurance for a distribution role.
Simply Business appoints David Summers as UK CEO
Simply Business has appointed David Summers as UK CEO, reporting to group CEO Jason Stockwood.