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Elite Insurance and QMetric sign five year deal
Elite Insurance has signed a fresh five year deal with QMetric, owner of the Policy Expert brand.
Zurich makes two new appointments as string of changes continues
Zurich has made two appointments to replace departing personal lines and Endsleigh managing director Patrick Cohen, the latest in a series of changes amid a global restructure bringing general insurance and life business together.
Rowney will move LV toward being ‘challenger brand’
The newly appointed CEO of LV will take the company towards being a “challenger brand” in the next five years.
Storms Elvira and Friederike will dampen French and German earnings
Storms Elvira and Friederike will dampen the first half 2016 earnings of French and German insurers, though it is unlikely there will be any negative rating actions as a result, according to AM Best.
Euro 2016: Slovakia v England chemicals match-up - Final score 3:4
Slovakia is meeting England in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of chemicals industry performances and trading risks?
Euro 2016: Switzerland v France pharmaceutical match-up - Final score 4:5
Switzerland is meeting France in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of pharmaceutical industry performances and trading risks?
LV appoints Richard Rowney as CEO
Richard Rowney has been announced as successor to Mike Rogers as chief executive of LV.
Euro 2016: Belgium v Ireland food match-up - Final score 4:5
Belgium is meeting Ireland in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of food industry performances and trading risks?
Digital Insurance World Blog: Taking your customer experience online
While insurers and brokers have successfully adapted to disruption in the past, there is now a digital revolution, where fundamental technology innovations such as the Internet of Things and big data are having a radical and rapid effect on the way we…
Digital: Gamification: Playing games
In the war for consumer attention, games could be a way to win over hearts and minds, and – most importantly – the customer’s time
Profit-making in motor insurance market goes off track
The motor insurance market is set to experience significant losses in premiums over the next year.
AIG mulls new hub away from London if UK votes for Brexit
AIG could establish a hub elsewhere in Europe if a Brexit occurs, the company’s chief executive Peter Hancock said.
Flood Re doubles insurer signings since April launch
The number of insurers signed up with Flood Re has more than doubled since the scheme’s April launch, it was revealed yesterday.
Euro 2016: Spain v Turkey automotive match-up - Final score 4:3
Spain is meeting Turkey in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of automotive performances and trading risks?
Insurers face skills shortages in software and digital
Insurers in the life and general insurance sectors are planning to hire more staff with digital skills, according to a survey.
Crawford & Co launches Alternative Business Structure
Jason Spencer will join Crawford in setting up the alternative business structure (ABS) in order to deliver a wider variety of services.
Fraudster sentenced for using charity’s bank details to buy insurance policy
A Bolton man has been given a suspended sentence after using a charity's bank account to take out an insurance policy.
Rob Flynn to replace Phil Wilson-Brown at More Than
More Than, part of insurance group RSA, announced the appointment of Rob Flynn as managing director today, replacing outgoing MD Phil Wilson-Brown.
Cyber insurance could be worth billions, ABI claims
The market for cyber insurance could be worth billions in future as companies start to understand the risks, the ABI said.
Foo Fighters sue Lloyd's insurers over cancelled gigs following Paris terrorist attacks
Musicians the Foo Fighters have filed a suit against insurers for failing to reimburse cancelled European shows following the Paris terrorist attacks last November.
Mutual and cooperative sector sees above average growth
Three-quarters of the world’s biggest cooperative and mutual insurers saw positive premium growth in 2014, and 18% saw double digit growth in the same year.
Euro 2016: Germany v Poland construction match-up - Final score 4:2
Germany is meeting Poland in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of construction performances and trading risks?
Interview: Mike Brockman, Insure the Box
Insure the Box founder and CEO Mike Brockman talks to Post about the firm's acquisition by Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Europe and adapting to a changing market
Markerstudy CEO warns about possible job cuts following a Brexit
Markerstudy’s group CEO has warned staff that jobs at the company could be at risk if they vote to leave the European Union.