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Four out of five unaware how to report cold calls
Four out of five people are unaware they can report cold calls to the Information Commissioner’s Office, a Post survey can reveal.
IPT: higher and higher
Wasn't expecting that... The lyrics from the Jamie Lawson song could apply to insurers, following the latest hike in insurance premium tax.
ICO welcomes Post's #ColdCallCrackdown campaign
The Information Commissioner's Office has welcomed Post's #ColdCallCrackdown campaign, stating that with Post's help more action against nuisance calls will be taken.
Lloyd's to cut subscription costs by 10%
Lloyd's of London will reduce its market subscriptions by 10% for 2017 as part of efforts to keep the market competitive.
Hank Greenberg trial back on track after appeal thrown out
Former AIG CEO Maurice ‘Hank’ Greenberg will stand trial after an attempt to escape civil fraud charges was thrown out by the US Supreme Court.
Two insurers join Markerstudy pet insurance aggregator
Two major insurers have joined Markerstudy's newly-launched pet insurance aggregator.
Verint's Ziv on the surprising answer to the fintech threat
As customer expectations increase in a rapidly changing business environment - there is a surprising answer to technology disruptions attacking established business models.
Digital Fineprint closes investment round with help from Twitter VP
Insurtech start-up Digital Fineprint has closed a $400k (£315k) seed investment round.
CG Holdings launches new MGA Corin Underwriting
Casualty & General Insurance Company Europe’s parent company CG Holdings is launching Corin Underwriting Limited, a managing general agent to handle its UK and Irish casualty risks.
Nine out of 10 Hanjin container claims handled by Cunningham Lindsey
Nine out of 10 container claims from the collapse of the Hanjin Shipping line are being handled by loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey.
Helvetia adds two members to executive management
Adrian Kollegger and Achim Baumstark will join Helvetia Group as head of non-life Switzerland and chief technology officer, respectively.
Zurich acquires Australian travel group Cover-More for A$741m
Insurance giant Zurich is aiming to become a top three global travel insurance provider after an agreement to buy Sydney-headquartered group Cover-More for A$741m (£439m).
Sentencing uncertainty in certain times?
In May, Scottish Power Generation pleaded guilty to a non-fatal breach of Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Endsleigh sees operational resignations
Endsleigh’s head of customer operations, Trudi Archer, has left the organisation, Post understands.
Aviva has 'significant opportunity' to make cuts next year
Aviva may embark on a “significant” cost cutting programme next year, analysts claim.
FCA extends timetable on PPI complaints deadline
The Financial Conduct Authority said it needs more time to make a decision on whether it will impose a cut-off deadline for Payment Protection Insurance claims.
Blog: Building the business case for digital insurance
The ever-increasing range of digital applications in insurance drives a host of opportunities to provide products and services that are more useful, convenient and appealing to the individuals and businesses that the industry serves. Digital technologies…
Blog: Smart world - unlearning the past
We're living in an increasingly ‘smart' world. Smartphones have become indispensable to our day-to-day lives and the concept of smart homes and driverless cars is becoming reality.
IAG plans A$250m a year of cost savings
Australian giant IAG is aiming to save A$250m (£148m) from its operating costs over the next three years.
Axa to increase staff maternity and paternity benefits in Asia
Global insurer Axa will harmonise its global maternity and paternity policies from the beginning of next year.
Bird flu outbreak could hit insurers hard
An “almost inevitable” bird flu outbreak in the UK could be costly for insurers, a specialist agriculture loss adjustor has warned.
Axa tops Brokerbility survey for seventh year running
Axa has topped Brokerbility’s bi-annual survey of insurer partner performance for the seventh year running.
European insurers concerned with EU services card proposal
Members of the European insurance sector have expressed concern on plans to introduce an EU services card.