Insurer
Post November 2016: Start-ups, autonomous cars, future claims, and broker gossip
They look like rock stars but they're insurtech entrepreneurs.
Lawyers brand Admiral 'arrogant' over Facebook app
Legal experts and social media analysts have branded Admiral “arrogant” after the insurer’s initiative to use driver’s Facebook profiles to price insurance quotes was blocked by Facebook this morning.
Facebook delays Admiral's controversial young driver initiative
A plan to use a driver's Facebook profile to price insurance quotes has been delayed after activists pointed out the scheme fell foul of the social network's privacy policies.
Government needs a joined up approach on flooding, says IFoA
A more joined up approach is needed to tackle the long-term threat of flooding, says the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Editor's Comment: Shout out to the start-ups
Several times in my life I've stopped and taken stock and upon realising things weren't quite as they should be, I've chosen a new path.
Women entrepreneurs: Insurance start-ups
Five female insurance entrepreneurs give Jonathan Swift the lowdown on the start-up sector
The question of liability for autonomous vehicle claims
Tesla’s recent hack has moved the liability spotlight onto software providers
Post Webinar: Raising standards in Hong Kong insurance
Register for free for an upcoming webinar on Culture, Talent and Values in Hong Kong insurance.
Top 30 Asia insurers: Asia remains in a stable condition
There has been little change in the rankings of the top 30 Asia insurers since 2014, with China still dominating the rankings, despite a decreasing growth rate
My other life: Jonathan Clark, Scor, sailing
When he’s not heading global business solutions claims, Clark likes to get out onto the water
State of the Broker Nation Extra: Insurers
In this extra part of the State of the Broker Nation, we find out what brokers really think about their insurers. Michèle Bacchus asked them plainly – and she has received some frank answers
Penny Black's Social World - November 2016
Saddle swapping, snuggle snaps and pedalling for pounds
Esure CEO Stuart Vann to gain £1.5m from Go Compare demerger
Esure CEO Stuart Vann will get £1.5m and CFO Darren Ogden will get £1m as a result of the Go Compare demerger, now confirmed for Thursday.
New course addresses impact of flooding on children
The British Damage Management Association has launched a new training course to improve the experience of children & young people after flooding.
CII launches Strategic Manifesto following internal review
The Chartered Insurance Institute launched its Strategic Manifesto, with a focus on re-establishing public trust in the insurance sector.
Markel enters marine PI market with Galleon deal
Markel International has acquired specialist marine MGA Galleon for an undisclosed sum.
Axa completes Sun Life sale to Phoenix Life
Axa has completed the sale of its UK life and savings businesses.
Hastings increases GWP to 26%
Hastings has seen gross written premiums up by 26% from the same period last year.
Closing the claims liquidation loophole
Regulatory powers to crack down on rogue claims management companies are to be passed to the Financial Conduct Authority
Rising Star: Annie Robertson, ERS
Annie is portfolio underwriting manager for bespoke motor at the insurer
Chinese P&C insurers see profits decline 29% in first nine months
China's P&C insurers saw profits fall 29% to 48.2bn yuan (£5.8bn) in the first nine months of the year compared with the same period in 2015.
Chubb and Ace complete Australia integration
Chubb and Ace have started operation as one insurance company in Australia - Chubb Insurance Australia.
Customers' home insurance will not be 'invalidated' following Samsung recall
Insurers have warned customers to respond to Samsung’s recall of Galaxy Note 7 devices but have assured them that their homes will still be covered in the event of a fire.
Career development: Women in Finance Charter
Insurers have been rallying around the Women in Finance Charter as a way of pushing for more women in senior roles.