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Digital: Using social media to engage customers
It has finally clicked with insurers that they need to engage with customers on social media, as it can help attract new business and build trust.
Brightside signs new motor agreement with Covea Insurance
Brightside Group has signed a new agreement with Covea Insurance, following Markerstudy's withdrawal of agency with the Group in May.
Insurers welcome driverless cars consultation paper
Insurers have welcomed the consultation paper released today by the Department for Transport on the use of autonomous cars on the road.
Aviva launches campaign to increase customer clarity on insurance
Aviva has launched a campaign to remove uncertainty and increase confidence in the way insurance works with enhancements to its small business packaged policies.
Driverless cars could be used 'as a potential weapon', says Axa
Driverless cars could be vulnerable to cyber attacks and could even be used as a “potential weapon" in a city, a report from Axa has warned.
20% of financial services jobs 'could be lost following Brexit'
A fifth of jobs in London’s financial services industry could be relocated because of Brexit.
Consultation starts on 'revolutionary' changes to insurance over driverless cars
A major consultation on the use of autonomous cars has been launched officially today by the Department for Transport.
Aviva to be hit by Homeserve deal
Aviva is to be hit by the effects of its UK general insurance underwriting profitability due to its recent deal to underwrite Homeserve’s home assistance products.
15 insurers agree to link bonuses to gender diversity
Fifteen insurance firms have signed up to a new government charter designed to improve gender diversity in senior positions within the sector.
London Market Group's PPL to go live
The London Market Group's new electronic placing platform – PPL - has begun trading.
Compare the Market IPO could be worth £2bn
The group behind price comparison site Compare the Market, is considering an initial public offering next year valued at £2bn.
Blog: Insurance embraces diversity
The insurance industry is in the midst of a cultural shift. A late developer, it's only in the last 15 years or so that our sector has evolved from one dominated by male managers while women account for a majority of the workforce, to a more diverse…
Smartdriverclub Insurance could be 'game changer' for the insurance industry
Gibraltor based managing general agent Smartdriverclub has launched its new motor insurance telematics concept.
Price of comprehensive car insurance rises by 19%
Average comprehensive car insurance prices have seen an increase of 19% during the second quarter of 2016 while third party, fire and theft policies reached their most expensive since 2006.
BIA winners and top 50 brokers in July issue of Post
In the news this week and in the magazine this month
Quiz of the week - 08 July 2016
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Former Aviva manager found guilty of stealing over £5000
A former Aviva customer manager has been ordered to carry out 160 hours of unpaid work after stealing more than £5000 from his employers.
One in 10 Brits risk voiding their travel insurance by not declaring pre-existing conditions
As many as 1.8m travelling Brits are putting their insurance at risk by not declaring pre-existing medical conditions.
Allianz launches enhanced commercial motor trade proposition
Allianz has launched an enhanced commercial motor trade proposition following research among its broker and customer base.
Bluefin acquires Osbornes Insurance Oxford
Bluefin has expanded its presence in Oxford through its acquisition of former network member Osbornes Insurance.
Jia replaces Hillebrand as Swiss Re Corporate Solutions China CEO
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has appointed Jingwei Jia as CEO of its China operations.
Europe: Getting ready for the General Data Protection Regulation
Insurers have two years to adapt to the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation, at least until the timetable and details of Brexit are clarified.
Markerstudy choose Cyberseer to safeguard against threats
Markerstudy Group have decided to adopt Cyberseer services in order to safeguard cyber security across their network.