Insurer
Blog: Overcoming inhibitors to product delivery
Many insurers are stuck trying to figure out how to get their digital initiatives off the ground and are overly focused on how to create the next Uber for their industry.
Europe: How to spot online insurance opportunities
More than 400 online channels of insurers in Europe are currently doing business and this number is increasing. However, not all of these online channels are successful.
Blog: Cyber risk in aviation
The cyber threat to planes is bound to raise public fears, but the aviation industry operates in a way that minimises risks.
Merry Christmas from Post
Incisive Media's offices are now closed until Tuesday 3 January 2017 for the festive period. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Post team.
Final Perils loss estimate for Storms Eva and Frank hit £504m
Catastrophe data firm Perils said flooding linked to storms Eva and Frank caused insured losses of £504m.
Ocaso rejects £50,000 claim due to policy holder withholding information
The Welsh assembly has criticised Ocaso Insurance’s refusal to pay out for a £50,000 flood damage claims, calling the decision ‘unreasonable’.
Court of Appeal finds insurers may only have to pay incurred reinstatement costs
Insurers may only end up paying for reinstatement costs that the insured has in fact incurred, the Court of Appeal has found.
RSA makes two senior appointments to its underwriting team
Robert Kemp and Leigh Langton have both joined RSA in senior underwriting positions within the firm’s Global Risk Solutions UK operation.
This week in Post: Scrooge, Vnuk and season's greetings
As Christmas day draws near lawyers this week branded the Association of British Insurers’ legal challenge over the government’s discount rate review as “worthy of Scrooge himself”.
Blog: Construction cries out for planning help
Insurers and reinsurers will only be too aware of the insured losses that arise on an annual basis from the UK construction industry.
Storm Barbara ‘could be first major test of Flood Re’
Home owners should take extra steps to ensure they have sufficient cover this Christmas owing to the risk of flooding from Storm Barbara.
RSA urges government to support SMEs
Over half of UK SMEs think the government is not doing enough to help businesses grow, with seven out of 10 expecting their revenues to fall or stand still in 2017.
Acuity to acquire Pro for £8.3m
Private equity firm Acuity Investment is planning to acquire Pro Global Service’s service provider business Pro for £8.3m.
Blog: Drone regulation
Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are now being used across a range of sectors and usage gives rise to some issues.
Ex-LV employee sentenced for bribery
A former LV employee and an employee from a claims management company have been sentenced to 12 months in prison for bribery.
Half of PI law firms to close if whiplash reforms go through
Over half of personal injury lawyers will be forced to shut down if the government’s proposed whiplash reforms go through.
Government consultation on Vnuk may change the definition of a vehicle
The government has begun a 14-week consultation to determine whether the current definition of a vehicle should be extended.
Blog: Brokers need to tap the Gap potential
Guaranteed asset protection insurance presents a largely untapped opportunity for brokers.
Beazley investor sells £2.34m shares
A major shareholder in Beazley has disposed of £2.34m of shares in the company.
Lawyers condemn ABI's 'Scrooge-like' discount rate legal challenge
Lawyers have branded the Association of British Insurers’ legal challenge over the government’s discount rate review as “worthy of Scrooge himself”.
Liquidator to Gable appoints run-off manager
The liquidator of Gable has appointed Enstar as run-off manager.
Home and motor insurers to end 2017 in the red, EY warns
Home and motor general insurers are likely to face significant losses in the coming year, EY said.
Flood claims: Under the weather
One year after Storms Desmond and Eva, schemes are now available to make cover affordable for households and small businesses in areas at risk of flooding. As barriers to resilient repairs persist, the focus is shifting to a more precise mapping of the…
ABI launches legal challenge over discount rate review
The Association of British Insurers launched a legal challenge of the Lord Chancellor’s decision to review the discount rate for personal injury damages.