Insurer
Industry calls for driverless cars bill to be 'straightforward'
Insurers have called for laws on driverless cars to be "as straightforward as possible".
Outdated fire regulations putting lives at risk, says ABI
The Association of British Insurers has called for a change to fire safety regulations asking for a clearer framework of responsibility for all those in the protection of buildings from fire.
Pet insurance market breaks £1bn mark in GWP
The UK pet insurance market has continued to see significant growth, breaking the £1bn mark in gross written premiums for the first time in 2016.
Novae adopts Axis brand as deal is completed
Axis has completed its acquisition of Novae, which will be merged into the Bermudan-insurers brand.
Ophelia insurer could face claims of up to £10m
Storm Ophelia could lead to claims costing NFU Mutual £5m - £10m.
Loss adjuster rankings 2017: Foreword by CILA
As Post reviews the loss adjusting section in its biennial rankings, Malcolm Hyde, executive director of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, explains that the continued professionalism of loss adjusters keeps them centre of the claims market.
Analysis: Councils: Local challenges
Local government insurance has to deal with emerging risks. How is it adapting as competition increases?
XL Catlin to buy 20% of Indian broker
Global insurer XL Catlin is to buy a 20% stake in an Indian insurance broker.
Intangible risks affecting businesses could force the insurance market to restructure, says WTW's Aubert
Nicolas Aubert, head of Willis Towers Watson GB, has suggested that the insurance market consider its fundamental structure as the number of intangible risks facing businesses shows no sign of abating.
European Commission urged to delay Insurance Distribution Directive
The ECON committee of the European Parliament has called on the European Commission to delay the application of the Insurance Distribution Directive.
Policy Castle to offer discounts to customers using smart home devices
Digital insurance platform, Policy Castle will be offering discounted home insurance premiums if they have connected devices installed in their home.
BP Marsh sees profits double from asset sales
Insurance-sector investor BP Marsh saw profits more than double to £10.2m in the six months to 31 July.
Blog: How insurers can harness digital labour
Adam Woodhouse, director of the CIO Advisory at KPMG, explains how the insurance industry can speed up its march towards digital labour.
CII sells historic £19m Aldermanbury office
The Chartered Insurance Institute will sell its £19m Aldermanbury offices to the City of London Corporation.
Use of dashcam footage in claims nearly triples in two years
The use of dashcam footage in car accident claims has risen by 285% in the past two years.
Cyber risk tops corporate risk agenda in preparation for GDPR
Cyber risk has reached the top of the corporate agenda as the implementation date of the General Data Protection Regulation draws nearer.
Markerstudy launches ‘life hack’ app Trice
Markerstudy has launched a “life hack” multi-lines direct app, in partnership with RDT.
EMEA organisations falling behind on cyber insurance spend
Organisations spend on average four times more on insuring physical damage, such as property, plant and equipment insurance, than they do on insuring information assets.
Watchstone files defence in £637m S&G fraud lawsuit
Watchstone has filed its defence in the £637m lawsuit launched by Slater & Gordon in June.
Axa's Brendan McCafferty on AI and staff
Artificial intelligence is raising concerns among insurance staff but Brendan McCafferty, CEO of Axa Insurance, believes it opens up a range of possibilities.
Aviva sells Taiwan life JV stake for $1
UK-headquartered insurance group Aviva has exited the Taiwanese market with the sale of its 49% stake in First-Aviva Life.
'Foolish' insurance cheat caught out after TV bungee jump
A reality TV show contestant has been handed a 10-month custodial sentence suspended for two years after a bungee jump on national TV scuppered her fraudulent personal injury claim.
This week in Post: storm warning
Almost 30 years ago to the day, I had my first introduction to the power of Mother Nature and the world of insurance as the 'Great Storm' of October 1987 swept across the UK.
Insurers gear up for Hurricane Ophelia on anniversary of 1987 Great Storm
A major hurricane is expected to batter the UK next week, as the insurance industry marks 30 years since one of the most devastating storms to ever the country.