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Floods in Germany and France claim lives
Heavy storms and flash flooding have seen four people die in Germany and one in France as flood waters swept through the region.
Half of motorists ‘unsure how insurance is calculated’
Motor insurance needs to be easier to understand, according to 86% of UK drivers, with 51% unclear how their insurer works out their policy.
Amazon and Google shaping insurer communications of the future
Purely digital retailers such as Amazon and brand giants like Apple are potentially having a huge impact on expectations of insurance policyholders.
Co-op GI CFO Kieran O’Keeffe returns to LV
LV has appointed Kieran O’Keeffe as finance director for general insurance, who is expected to join towards the end of the year.
Europe: Insurers need to prepare for the Audit Directive
Time is running out before implementation of the European Union Audit Directive and Regulation on 17 June
Blottiere appointed COO of Axa Asia
Axa has appointed Marc Blottiere as regional chief operating officer for Axa Asia.
Munich Re subsidiary to axe around 1,800 jobs in Germany amid 'brutal' cost cutting
Munich Re’s primary insurance group, Ergo Group, has announced plans to lower its cost basis and inject a total net figure of €1bn to 2020, but 1,800 jobs will go as part of the changes.
Gable CEO to use 'private vehicle' to provide regulatory capital guarantee
Gable CEO William Dewsall said it would be “inappropriate” for Hogarth Underwriting Agencies to provide a £10m guarantee that would form part of Gable’s regulatory capital.
Markel’s Wayne Paternoster and Robin Ungless made redundant
Markel International’s joint managing directors of specialty Wayne Paternoster and Robin Ungless have been made redundant, following a wholesale business restructure of the insurer, Post can reveal.
RSA completes sale of Mexico business
RSA has completed the sale of its operations in Mexico to Suramericana, the Colombia-based insurance subsidiary of Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana.
UK's Hertzell urges Australia's insurers to share data to prevent fraud
David Hertzell, head of a UK government taskforce on insurance fraud, has urged Australia's insurers to share data to help reduce fraud.
Blog: Loss adjusters must get ready for new insurance contract law
The Enterprise Bill received royal assent on 4 May and the Insurance Act comes into force in August, both with the proclaimed aim to bring insurance contract law up to date and provide greater clarity for all customers
In Depth: Wearable Tech: More science fact than fiction, but is there a wearable future for insurers?
As wearable tech becomes more mainstream, what are the risks for the industry?
Interview: Indro Mukerjee, Watchstone
Against the backdrop of legal action and a fraud investigation, Jonathan Swift finds out how Indro Mukerjee is burying the Quindell past and focusing on the future.
Editor's Comment: Are you in or out?
I’m a floating voter. I don’t consistently vote for the same political party.
Independent Insurance: Reflections on the failure fifteen years on
Jonathan Swift speaks to former employees about the business and its legacy.
Research: State of the Risk Management Nation: Part Four: Future-proofing
The final section of Post’s research on risk management looks to the future and Michèle Bacchus asks the risk managers how they think insurance will fit into the digital world.
Penny Black's Social World - June 2016
Charity chops, dangerous driving and a rogue rouge
Aviva’s Tom Gardiner to chair IFB’s technical board
Tom Gardiner, head of fraud at Aviva, will take the lead on the Insurance Fraud Bureau’s technical board, replacing Richard Davies.
Allianz launches car sharing insurance cover
Allianz will offer insurance cover to drivers who rent out their vehicle to strangers via the car sharing app RideLink.
Amanda Blanc and self-driving cars in the news; focus on broker commission
Important insurance news and Post exclusives over the past week, in case you missed it.
In Depth - Brexit: What would a Brexit mean for the insurance industry?
The issue of the referendum has stirred debate – but what’s at stake?
XL Catlin supports Nexus in Asia
London-headquartered specialty MGA Nexus Underwriting has signed a three year underwriting capacity deal with XL Catlin for its Asia office.