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Water leak detector could save industry millions a year
A new product that detects water leaks early could save the UK insurance industry millions a year, Homeserve Labs have said.
Acturis hit 25% growth in revenue
Software service provider to the insurance industry, Acturis, has announced a financial growth of 25% in 2015.
Zurich managing director leaves to join Towergate
Kay Martin will be joining Towergate’s executive committee as commercial director from Zurich in a bid to optimise its digital offerings.
Sharma leaves Zurich amid restructure and Brennan takes on UK GI role
Vibhu Sharma has left his role as Zurich’s UK country manager and head of general insurance business, amid wider restructuring at the company.
First driverless death will push full autonomy further down the road
The first potential death caused by a Tesla car will push the reality of fully autonomous vehicles further down the road and have repercussions for the insurance industry, experts have warned.
Reinsurance market could 'bump along the bottom for years' claims Willis Re
Reinsurance rate softening has continued through the June/July renewal season and may “bump along the bottom for years”, according to Willis Re.
Gable requests suspension from stock market
Unrated insurer Gable has requested temporary suspension from the AIM stock market until the publication of its annual report.
Space debris pose insurance challenge
Space is getting crowded. Since man started sending satellites into orbit in 1957, we've left behind an ever-growing trail of debris, and this is posing a significant threat to operational satellites.
Runner trips up while claiming ‘moderately severe’ whiplash
An avid runner was found ‘fundamentally dishonest’ after tweeting pictures of himself running and hiking – while having an active claim for whiplash.
Prolific motor fraudster sentenced to two years in prison
A Lancashire man stole multiple hire cars – valued in excess of £200,000 – over a nine month period, but his scam was foiled by anti-motor fraud specialist APU.
Esure confirms no approaches made following speculation
Esure has confirmed it has received no approaches regarding a potential offer for the company following speculation this morning.
Elite Insurance to redomicile from Gibraltar following Brexit
Elite Insurance will be looking to establish new headquarters outside of Gibraltar following the UK’s decision to leave the EU.
AA sells off its Irish businesses
AA have sold off its Irish businesses comprising of AA Ireland Limited and its subsidiaries for €156.6m (£129.1m).
Markerstudy acquires telematics motor insurer Drivology
Markerstudy has confirmed the acquisition of telematics motor insurer Drivology.
Perks and Rix promoted to LV executive team
LV has promoted John Perks, managing director of its retirement solutions business, and Myles Rix, managing director of its protection business, to its group executive team.
Markerstudy meets Gibraltar regulator over Brexit concerns
Markerstudy has met with the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission to discuss the implications of a Brexit.
IUA urges quick resolution to UK EU trade talks
The International Underwriting Association has called for talks to begin as soon as possible on the UK's new trading relationship with the EU following last Thursday’s Brexit vote.
Consumers call on insurance providers to simplify digital self-service
Consumers want insurance providers to make digital self-service easier, research from BT and Avaya has revealed.
Europe: Motor tops complaints and Rosgosstrakh tops the rankings for fines in Russia
The prospects of the insurance market don't look bright in Russia, where dissatisfaction with motor policies is growing, Rosgosstrakh is topping the national fines ranking, and the Central Bank has expressed concerned over the quality of assets of one in…
How insurers can grow telematics propositions in the UK
Post’s first Motor Insurance World conference hosted a VIP roundtable, debating how insurers can grow telematics propositions in the UK and help motor insurance shed its distress purchase tag
QBE's Jeff Carr on partnerships in risk management
The future and what it holds was a dominant theme at this year’s Association of Insurance and Risk Managers conference, as the risk management community gathered to discuss emerging risks, the changing risk environment and how old threats are morphing…
Ace changes name in New Zealand
Ace has switched its name in New Zealand to Chubb Insurance New Zealand following its purchase of Chubb's global operations.
Aviva fraud boss to finish secondment with IFED
Vicki Mulholland finishes her secondment with the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department this week, and has a lot to take back to Aviva.
Aviva launches new customer guide ahead of Insurance Act
Aviva has launched a customer guide to help business owners understand upcoming changes to the law regarding business insurance.