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C-Suite: Tracking driving behaviour on the smartphone
Smartphone telematics apps are providing valuable data for insurers writes Paul Stacy.
Insurance debate: We need to combat customer apathy, says PwC
Jonathan Howe, UK insurance leader at PWC, continues the discussion by wondering whether the industry gives itself enough ‘touch points' with customers and believes it needs to be more innovative.
Parabis exodus continues as PI teams defect to Horwich Farrelly
Parabis Group has seen seven partners and 36 other lawyers and support staff move to Horwich Farrelly, as the beleaguered business continues to downsize.
Benefits of blockchain championed to slow starters in the UK
The UK insurance industry is "woefully behind" in its take up of blockchain technology, which commentators say will radically change the way insurance contracts and settlements are handled as well as potentially reducing insurance fraud.
UK rivals tipped to benefit from McNamee's AIG exit
The expected departure of AIG's UK managing director Jacqueline McNamee is a “significant loss” for the company and could result in rival firms pegging back last year’s biggest UK insurer, according to market observers.
Insurance debate: Aviva says it's all about the customer
For Lindsey Rix, chief operating officer at Aviva, the key to adding value to insurance is to make insurance products relevant and accessible, by using digital and social technologies to increase customer engagement.
ICO writes to 1000 companies trading data as LV calls for single CMC regulator
LV has applauded a decision from the Information Commissioner's Office to write to more than 1000 companies involved in buying and selling data as part of its ongoing crackdown on nuisance calls.
Insurance Debate: Ex-DLG and Flood Re boss Woolgrove says without licences insurance can't be a profession
Former Chartered Insurance Institute president Tom Woolgrove doesn't believe insurance will ever be viewed as a proper profession, primarily because anyone can call themselves an insurer without a proper qualification or licence.
More than £29bn working capital trapped in UK economy, AIG finds
Limited access to working capital finance and inflexible payment terms are having an adverse impact on UK business, research from AIG and Prime Revenue has found.
Icahn seeks shareholder support for AIG breakup
AIG has said it would not "make financial sense" to break up the insurer after renewed pressure from activist investor Carl Icahn.
C-suite - Insurer: Earning trust
Trust comes in rational and emotional forms, and there’s a way of winning both from customers
Trade Voice: All change
With the Insurance Act and several important decisions in the courts, it’s been a busy year legally speaking
North of the Border: When is a victim not a victim?
Harrowing case clarifies law around nervous shock and who counts as a secondary victim
Interview: Paul Geddes - Delivering on a promise
Direct Line Group CEO Paul Geddes updates Post on progress at the business in the three years since its initial public offering and outlines plans for the future
Tornadoes: Whirling havoc
Widespread media coverage may give the impression tornadoes only occur in the US. This is not the case, with the high-speed weather phenomenon threatening destruction around the world
Legal update: Late revival but early introduction?
The market needs to consider the impact of late payment provisions now, says Nick Young
Fairer Finance discusses customer centricity as part of the Insurance Debate
James Daley, managing director of Fairer Finance, gives his view on the importance of customer centricity and wonders why the industry seems so out of sync with the public it serves.
Market moves - 26 November 2015
All the movers and shakers in the insurance industry
Career development: Promoting health in the workplace
British companies are losing on average 23.5 days of productive time per employee each year as staff take time off sick and underperform in the office as a result of ill health, according to research by Britain’s Healthiest Company.
Career file: Karl Helgesen - New CCO in Zurich UK executive reshuffle
Zurich UK motor and casualty claims director Karl Helgesen has been promoted to role of chief claims officer following the departure of Tony Emms.
Ex-Axa COO Carruthers to become non-exec chair at A-Plan
Former Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary chief operating officer Max Carruthers is to take on the role of non-executive chairman at independent high street broker A-Plan, Post can reveal.
Griffiths & Armour joins the Insurance Debate
First up to join the debate is Stephen Bamforth, senior partner and group CEO of Griffiths & Armour, who asks what does professionalism in insurance actually mean and puts forward the idea that the crux of professionalism is about rooting out bad…
Aviva commercial to launch multinational offering in 2016
Aviva is to soft launch a commercial multinational offering in the New Year, having worked on its development for the past 18 months.
Blog: Corporate travel insurance needs joined-up perspective to mitigate risk
In a climate of growing global volatility, it's no secret that travel risks have increased, nor that the travel market is under unprecedented pressure to mitigate these risks. But what's also becoming apparent is the industry's appetite for answers to…