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Fraud 2015: Publicising anti-fraud measures key to tackling opportunistic fraud
Insurers need to do more to publicise the anti-fraud measures they have in place as it can act as a deterrent to opportunistic fraudsters, according to criminologist Janice Goldstraw-White.
BGL opens digital, tech and media hub in Shoreditch
The BGL Group has opened a new office hub in London in the form of its Shoreditch digital, data, technology and media hub.
Blog: £700m earmarked for court efficiency reforms in the Spending Review
Chancellor George Osborne yesterday brought to an end speculation about whether funds for radical technology-driven reform to the court service would be made available.
Career development: LMG tackles skills gap with market-wide survey
The London Market Group is aiming to tackle the skills gap with a market-wide survey designed to identify existing skill gaps and gain better insight into the talent requirements of the market of the future.
Allianz Retail technical director Tom Moss to depart
Allianz Retail’s technical director Tom Moss will leave the business with director broker and corporate partner Simon Brimicombe to fill the role in the interim.
LMA elects Beazley underwriting boss Maidment as chairman
Beazley chief underwriting officer Neil Maidment has been elected chairman of the Lloyd’s Market Association.
Insurance debate: Give customers what they want when they want it
Manjit Rana, CEO of Ingenin, believes the industry needs to do more to demonstrate it is open-minded and be prepared to change its thinking to suit the times.
Climate change core to Allianz business model
Allianz will make climate change a core part of its entire business portfolio, with investments to be analysed using 37 criteria including greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficiency.
Analysis: The explosive risks of mis-declared cargo
The explosions at China's Tianjin Port on 12 August brought home the fatal consequences of improperly storing dangerous cargo.
Insurance Debate: Be more transparent, says Axa
Joining the debate this morning is Axa UK and Ireland's CEO, Amanda Blanc, who is a strong advocate for transparency in the sector and believes this is vital to gain the public's trust.
Allianz teams up with Chinese internet giant for digital venture
Allianz is to create a digital insurance company for the Chinese market, a joint venture with local internet giant Baidu and Asian investor Hillhouse Capital Group.
Post magazine - 26 November 2015
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available for Post subscribers. Download the latest Post iOS app edition on the App Store or read the Post digital edition online.
Insurance Debate: Scores at half-time
The great Insurance Debate is half way through and already momentum is gathering on both sides.
Video: Expertise A-Z: Q&A with John Dunn
The London property market is experiencing high levels of competition at the moment with lots of brokers and insurers seeking business and striving to provide the best service and products possible.
Government accelerates whiplash reforms to remove £1bn of costs
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne committed to accelerating motor injury reforms in today’s (25 November) Autumn Statement, which are expected to remove more than £1bn from the cost of providing motor insurance.
Allianz's internal SII model gets regulators' approval
Allianz Insurance, as part of the Allianz SE group, has gained regulatory approval to implement an internal model to calculate capital requirements under Solvency II.
Penny Black's Social World - 26 November 2015
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Penny Black's Insurance Week - 26 November 2015
A robber shouldn’t target an insurer’s chief digital officer – even if all his family’s smartphones are conveniently charging by a kitchen window overnight.
Insurance debate: Pride is a good thing
If you could choose two phrases to sum up the industry, would they be 'lucrative' and 'cutting edge'?
Editor's Comment: A significant loss for AIG?
The news that AIG’s UK managing director Jacqueline McNamee is among those implicated in the cost-cutting and restructuring initiative for the insurer, which is expected to cost $500m (£326.9m) but also create annualised savings of $400m to $500m, has…
Expertise from A-Z: London property deals stacking up
The diverse scope of overseas clients requires greater communication than ever between insurer, broker and investor.
Expertise from A-Z: Safe as houses
Overseas investment in London has meant high and stable property prices. How can insurers stay in touch in such a competitive arena?
Insurance debate: Allianz believes trust is a top priority
To change public perception, a cultural shift and improved technology are needed, says Stephanie Smith, operations director for Allianz.
Ortega to lead Chubb in Asia-Pacific after Ace deal completes
Juan Luis Ortega, Asia-Pacific president at Ace, will lead the merged entities of Ace and Chubb in the region.