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Government launches holiday sickness claims consultation
The government has published a call for evidence on measures that could help curb the number of personal injury claims arising from package holidays.
Darag appoints Tullio Ferrucci as CEO of its Italian business
European run-off insurer Darag has appointed Tullio Ferrucci as CEO of its Italian business, following the acquisition of Ergo Assicurazioni last year.
Blog: Breaking the renewal cycle with subscription-based insurance
Nigel Phillips, commercial director at CDL, lists the advantages of insurance customers going monthly.
Markel estimates $503m of Q3 natcat losses
Global (re)insurer Markel is expecting $503m (£379m) of pre-tax hurricane and earthquake losses, net of reinstatement premiums, in the third quarter of 2017.
Lemonade develops API to sell insurance via online retailers
US insurtech firm Lemonade has developed its own application programme interface which will allow web developers to offer the firm’s policies via their own websites.
Brokerbility survey sees Allianz ranking highest for overall satisfaction
The latest satisfaction survey from Brokerbility has revealed the insurers that ranked highest for their claims, underwriting and accounts processes between April and September 2017.
Hammond admits post-Brexit loss of passporting could ‘create legal uncertainties’
The UK government has admitted it is aware of the legal challenges posed by a potential loss of passporting rights.
NBC Universal loses $6.9m case against insurer over ‘war’ exclusion
NBC Universal has lost a legal battle with its insurer after it was forced to relocate the filming of a TV series when conflict broke out in Jerusalem.
Chubb appoints head of casualty for Singapore
Global insurer Chubb has recruited from its Australia operations for a senior position in Singapore.
Marsh's Joe Grogan on catering for the mid-market
Joe Grogan, CEO of corporate division at Marsh, says the insurance offering for mid-market firms is too disjointed and complex.
International: Escape to Canada
The Canadian market offers unique opportunities for UK brokers, explains Servca's managing director Nomaan Jamal.
XL Catlin estimates $1.48bn of losses from Q3 natcats
Global insurer XL Catlin is estimating $1.48bn (£1.12bn) of losses from natural catastrophes in the third quarter.
Hiscox predicts ‘market turn’ following record catastrophe losses
Hiscox will increase its capacity by £450m next year in anticipation of a “widespread market turn”.
US rideshare insurtech looks to expand globally
Munich Re’s Digital Partners has entered a strategic partnership with Inshur, to develop and distribute commercial auto insurance products through a mobile technology platform.
Commercial Legal adopts 'lie detector'-type technology in claims process
Commercial Legal, part of the One Call Group has adopted lie detector technology within its claims operation.
Octo buys telematics assets of Willis
Octo Telematics will acquire the usage-based insurance assets of Willis Towers Watson, including its Drive Ability solution.
Industry needs to educate public on 'big ticket' Ogden decision, City Minister warns
Industry needs to join government in educating the public on the change to the Ogden discount rate, City Minister Stephen Barclay MP said.
Hiscox appoints Kate Markham as CEO of London Market business
Hiscox has appointed Kate Markham to its newly created role of CEO of its London Market business.
Predicted losses from cyber crime hits £4.54trn
Losses from cyber crime are only likely to increase because of far-reaching global connectivity, with predicted losses set to reach as high as $6 trillion (£4.54 trillion).
Analysis: Legacy: Changing legacy
Once neatly shunted to one side as an IT issue, legacy now casts a long, darkening shadow across the insurance industry
Dive In Festival confirmed for 2018 following this year's high turn out
The annual Dive In Festival has been confirmed for another year, with 2017 counting the highest number of events, attendees, sponsors and participating countries to date.
Ogden reform drives car insurance price drop, but fall 'will be short-lived'
Car insurance prices have fallen by an average of 1.1% in the third quarter of 2017, the largest reduction in more than three years, however the effects will be short-lived, analysts said.
Aviva appoints former Marsh boss to head international brokers
Aviva has appointed former Marsh boss Graeme MacMillan as director for international brokers.
Last day for ICO's GDPR consultation
Today is the last day of consultation on the General Data Protection Regulation.