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Passenger drones: Look to the skies
The airspace above our cities could be the roadway of the future but what will insurance look like in times to come? And what kind of policy would cover flying taxi cabs – motor or aviation?
Blog: Home insurers should look at data sharing before connected home
It's undoubtedly a challenging time for home insurers.
Former broker Craig Tracey to become co-chair of APPG for Insurance and Financial Services
Former insurance broker Craig Tracey is to take over as co-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Insurance and Financial Services.
Societe Generale Group acquires stake in French Fintech company
Societe Generale Group has acquired a stake in the share capital of French fintech company, Tagpay, which specialises in mobile banking.
Blog: So what will Brexit mean for insurance claims staff?
Following the UK electorate’s vote to leave the European Union, there has been a lot of crystal ball gazing as to what it might mean for the insurance industry.
Rise of big data may lead to 'uninsurable underclass', says new research
The growth of Fintech and the wider use of big data may create an uninsurable ‘underclass’, according to new research.
PRA warns non-life insurers over reserve releases
Financial reserves released by general insurers in 2015 were the highest in 30 years, regulators have warned.
Europe: The run-off opportunity
The $250bn (£175bn) European insurance run-off market is now big business.
Collateral lies ruling 'a blow to honest customers', says ABI
Today’s Supreme Court ruling on the inability of collateral lies to invalidate an insurance claim could come as a blow to honest customers, the Association of British Insurers has warned.
Collateral lies will not invalidate claims, rules Supreme Court
Telling a “collateral lie" will not invalidate an insurance claim, the Supreme Court ruled today.
Allianz tackles underinsured SMEs with new data initiative
Allianz has introduced a new data initiative which aims to reduce the number of uninsured SMEs.
Insurers begin lobbying ministers following cabinet reshuffle
Insurers and brokers have already begun lobbying the new cabinet following prime minister Theresa May’s reshuffle last week.
Brexit will not lead to ‘bonfire of regulation’, FCA chief says
Brexit will not lead to a “bonfire of regulation” the new head of the Financial Conduct Authority has warned.
Q&A: Axel Theis, Allianz
As member of the Allianz SE board of management, responsible for global insurance lines, Anglo markets and Russia, Axel Theis is a busy man. Post caught a few moments during a brief trip to London to find out what's in store for this global company.
Webinar: Chubb, Hiscox, Paragon and IDT911 discuss challenges of cyber crime
Now that cyber-attacks are becoming a regular occurrence, the insurance industry is now honing in on a lucrative market.
Six out of 10 policyholders now using online self-service
Six out of 10 policyholders are now using online self-service for car and home insurance.
Only one in 10 insurers are prepared for arrival of driverless cars
The majority of insurers are unprepared for the arrival of driverless vehicles, according to a report from KPMG.
Insurtech start-ups will change industry says PwC report
A PwC trend report has revealed that insurtech start-ups have the potential to reduce costs across the insurance industry and improve the customer service given to policy holders.
Customer satisfaction in the insurance industry continues to rise
Customer satisfaction in the insurance sector has increased over the past year, research from the UK Customer Satisfaction Index has revealed.
Aviva's Simon Warsop on flood resilience
Simon Warsop, chief underwriting officer for Aviva’s personal lines business, talks about recent flood debates and what action is needed now to protect homes and businesses next winter.
ARAG sees 12% growth in premium under management for 2015
UK legal protection and assistance specialist ARAG has announced 12% growth in premium under management for 2015, its ninth full year of trading.
QBE to ‘simplify’ its claims handling operation in Chelmsford
QBE will streamline its claims handling business to remove “unnecessary layers of complication”.
On Demand Webinar: Ageas, Guidewire and Zurich discuss the path to digital insurance nirvana
So much has been written and spoken about the need to "go digital", but what does that actually mean?
Travel insurance ‘unlikely to cover cancellations’ from Lowcost Holidays collapse
Travel insurers have been bombarded with calls from 110,000 holidaymakers affected by the collapse of travel agent Lowcost Holidays this weekend.