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December Post: Cold call crackers
In the December issue of Post: freezing cold calls and looking back at the year.
Customers urged to 'shop around' for better deals as van insurance increases by 11.7%
Van insurance premiums have increased to an average of £1591 with best-buy deals going up by 11.7%.
Wilson promoted to group CEO at Brit
Fairfax-owned London-headquartered (re)insurer Brit has appointed group deputy CEO Matthew Wilson as group CEO starting on 1 January 2017.
Concerts: Music to the ears of contingency insurers
The renaissance of live music events is fuelling opportunities for contingency insurers worldwide.
Axa to urge 8000 staff to report cold calls
Axa said it will encourage its more than 8000 staff to report any cold calls they receive to a government whistleblower service, becoming the first insurer to take concrete action in Post’s #ColdCallCrackdown.
Government unveils plans to tackle rise of cold calling
The government has unveiled plans to make it easier to tackle cold calling.
Towergate names new underwriting CEO
Towergate has appointed Paul Dilley as CEO of underwriting.
Thomas Miller Specialty partners with HDI Global
Thomas Miller Specialty Offshore Marine & Energy has entered into an exclusive arrangement with HDI in the UK which will see HDI become the firm’s global insurance partner.
Brexit will not affect HDI Global's UK presence
Brexit will have no impact on HDI Global’s presence in the UK market, the company's chairman said.
Insurers 'should re-examine evidence' after whiplash doctor to pay £100,000
Insurers are being urged to re-examine whiplash evidence provided by a doctor accused of exaggerating personal injury claims.
#ColdCallCrackdown campaign: The industry responds
Live feed of reactions from the industry to Post's #coldcallcrackdown campaign. Sign up here.
Aetna establishes Singapore innovation hub
US-headquartered health insurance giant Aetna has established an innovation hub in Singapore this month.
Director of content's comment: Time to make a nuisance with a #coldcallcrackdown
Earlier this year I blogged about a call I took from a rogue claims management company purporting to be a major player.
In Depth: Rise of the machines: How artificial intelligence will revolutionise insurance
The impact of artificial intelligence on underwriting, claims and fraud detection
Roundtable: How to connect with the Millennial market
Penetration into the under-30s market remains low despite new app-based products and innovative solutions. Post, in association with GMC software, hosted a roundtable to find out what more the industry can do to address this
Review of the year 2016
2016 started with several UK regions under water, and then saw the launch of Flood Re. It underwent the largest overhaul of insurance law in a century and it finishes on a long awaited reform. Insurers, brokers and industry representatives are sharing…
Insurance sector 'speaking with one voice' on Brexit
The insurance industry is speaking “with one voice” on Brexit, according to trade bodies.
Report outlines priorities for Guernsey's emerging insurance market
A report into Guernsey's "strong niche" insurance market, has identified areas to drive future growth.
Lloyd’s to update operating structure
Lloyd’s has unveiled its new operating structure, to be rolled out in the New Year.
Treasury increasingly reliant on tax receipts from insurance firms
The UK’s financial services sector contributed £71.4bn in taxes in the year to March 2016 with banks and insurers being the biggest contributors.
Aviva to delist shares in New York stock exchange
Aviva has delisted its shares from the New York Stock Exchange after selling its US insurance operations.
In Depth: How Facebook unfriended Admiral
Where do insurers stand now on the use of social media data?
Expertise from A-Z: 2016 Review: A year of change
A look at the tumultuous changes of 2016 – and a preview of what 2017 may have in store for the industry
Families affected by St Albans sinkhole will return to homes in time for Christmas
After spending 14 months away from their homes following a sinkhole that opened in St Albans, families will be able to return to their houses in time for Christmas.