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Blog: The connected claim
With the connected home, claim alerts and notification to insurers could become automatic.
Treasury Committee's Solvency II inquiry to focus on capital requirements for annuities
The Treasury Committee’s inquiry into Solvency II post-Brexit is likely to examine capital requirements for annuities and potential risks for reinsurers, according to Fitch Ratings.
Aviva to cut 85 full-time roles in Leicester and London
Aviva will cut 85 full-time roles from its commercial underwriting teams as a result of a refocus on its digital and local trading solutions.
Chubb expands UK cyber risk capabilities
Chubb has expanded its cyber risk engineering capabilities in the UK and Ireland.
Cold calling ban on solicitors could be dropped by SRA
The rule which bans solicitors from cold-calling members of the public could be dropped as part of the Solicitors Regulation Authority handbook review, prompting lawyers and insurers to urge against the move.
One third of UK firms now buy cyber cover
UK firms are taking increasingly seriously the need for adequate cyber insurance, with 29% of businesses now in the process of buying cover.
Industry welcomes plans to build 'Great British Firewall'
The industry has welcomed plans to create a ‘Great British Firewall’ that will offer protection to major business against malicious cyber-attacks.
Ageas launch new app-based insurance to reel in millennials
Ageas have launched a new app-based insurance product aimed at millennials who feel their needs aren’t being met by traditional insurance products.
Keating leaves One Commercial to seek 'new challenges'
Mike Keating, managing director of Leeds-based insurer One Commercial has decided to leave the business after four years of service.
Neil Galjaard appointed divisional MD of Markel UK
Markel International has appointed Neil Galjaard as divisional managing director of Markel UK.
DWF joins Aviva in urging the government forward on whiplash reforms
Law firm DWF has joined Aviva in urging the prime minister to progress the promises made in last year’s Autumn Statement on whiplash reforms and the raising of the small claims limit.
XL Catlin's Simon Cook on the role of reinsurers in cyber
Data breaches, ransomware attacks and social media scams are all making the headlines and are the stuff of nightmares for risk managers. It’s not surprising then that the insurance industry has been occupied with trying to develop solutions that respond…
Blog: The nitty gritty of data and driverless cars
Telematics providers must make sure the data generated by autonomous cars comes in a format that insurers can use.
Australian Securities and Investments Commission targets add-ons
Some of Australia's largest insurers have been named in a critical report examining car insurance add-ons sold by car dealers.
ABI fraud conference highlights the risk of cyber-fraud
Medium and expanding businesses have the most to fear from cyber-fraud, according to speakers at the Association of British Insurers Fraud Conference.
Success of 'fundamentally dishonest' defence could 're-write' rule book for insurers
A landmark ‘fundamentally dishonest’ ruling could 'rewrite the rulebook’ for defending disingenuous passenger claims.
Treasury Committee Brexit investigation could lead to the end of Solvency II
The Treasury Committee is set to examine Solvency II in the wake of Brexit, with the possibility of exiting the regulatory regime entirely.
'Social network for insurance' aims to revolutionise the market
Insurercore, a social network for insurance professionals, will be holding a workshop tomorrow night with young brokers and insurers ahead of its November launch.
Esure decision to demerge Go Compare not driven by Solvency II
After its decision to demerge the price comparison site Go Compare and list it in the stock market, Esure have denied claims that the move was driven by Solvency II.
AIG former chairman Hank Greenberg trial begins
Former AIG chairman Hank Greenberg is set to go to trial today on charges of accounting fraud dating back 16 years.
Norwegian tie-up with Gable hangs over solvency concerns
One of the largest trade organisations in Norway has asked its broker for alternative cover arrangements after its insurer, Lichtenstein-insurer Gable Holdings, stopped writing new business.
£25m worth of fraud uncovered by insurers every week
£25m of potential frauds are being uncovered every week by insurers, the Association of British Insurers has claimed.
AIG and Dechert partner up to provide Brexit advice
AIG UK and global law firm Dechert have partnered up to offer legal advice at no additional cost to AIG policy holders regarding the UK's full divorce from the EU.
Esure decides to demerge Go Compare
Esure will demerge its Go Compare price comparison website and list it on the stock market, it has been revealed today.