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Insurers feel 'under prepared' for cyber attack
Almost half of the insurers in the London Market feel under prepared for a Talk Talk-style cyber attack according to a survey by business technology provider Xchanging.
Fosun to step up integration after Ironshore completion
Chinese conglomerate Fosun is to increase its integration efforts among its insurance assets following the confirmation of its 100% ownership deal with Ironshore.
Asia: The complexity of cyber exposures
Businesses in Asia need to brace themselves for a new generation of cyber risks, as threats go beyond traditional ‘hacktivist’ attacks.
Mass demands blanket ban on cold calls and texts as CMC review closes
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has called for an extension of the ban on unsolicited texts and cold calls to both sides of the claimant/defendant divide.
Data, Analytics & Technology Awards 2015: The Winners
Industry technology experts scaled the heights at the Millbank Tower’s Altitude 360 venue yesterday afternoon (19 November) for Post’s Data, Analytics & Technology Awards for Insurance 2015 where the winners toasted their success in the skies.
Unrated German firm Berliner in default
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme is discussing the failure of German insurer Berliner with its liquidator after it was declared to be in default on 28 August 2015.
AIG UK boss McNamee to exit amid $500m cost-cutting drive
AIG UK managing director Jaqueline McNamee is to depart the insurer amid a swingeing cost-cutting initiative that could impact up to 400 senior executives globally.
EY predicts 8% motor premium increase
Motorists can expect an average 8% rise in the price of their insurance which is equivalent to a £30 annual increase per driver, according to EY research.
R&Q acquires Maltese subsidiary of US Fidelity National
Randall & Quilter will acquire Maltese subsidiary of US-based Fidelity National, FNF Title Insurance Company, subject to regulatory approval.
Quiz of the week - 20 November
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Pool Re insurers to take higher retention after terror attack
Pool Re members will take a greater retention in the event of a terrorism loss, shifting from £100m to £135m at any one event.
Blog: Tiny tech - but how big are the risks?
Insurers need to monitor nanotechnology developments as the miniaturisation trend could pose new, unsuspected risks.
Call for more prominent role for MGAs in claims process
MGAs want to get closer to the claims process according to the latest Managing General Agents' Association survey.
RSA transfers home and injury adjusting team to Cunningham Lindsey
More than 120 RSA home and injury loss adjusters are to transfer to Cunningham Lindsey from 31 December.
Chemical or nuclear terrorism covered by Pool Re
Pool Re CEO Julian Enoizi said the government-backed terrorism reinsurance scheme would be ready to respond to biological or chemical attacks, after French prime minister Manuel Valls raised concerns about such incidents on French soil.
Guernsey Finance selects new chairman as Gilligan retires
The board of Guernsey Finance has appointed Lyndon Trott as its chairman following Jim Gilligan's decision to step down from the role.
Industry body reaffirms commitment to help combat climate change
Leaders in the re/insurance sector are today (19 November) confirming their commitment to climate change ahead of the United Nations conference in Paris later this month.
Underwriting Service Awards 2015: The Winners
The great and the good of the underwriting service community descended upon the Royal Garden Hotel last night (18 November) for Post’s annual awards bash.
Post docu-video: European Windstorm
Over this weekend European wind storms have again been headline news.
Europe: Vineyard insurance - putting a cork in the risk
"Salute!" was the toast at the International Organisation of Vine and Wine in Paris in October, as Italy looked set to become the world's biggest wine producer in 2015, ahead of France, then Spain.
AIG pays S$40,000 a day for Singaporean travel claims
Singaporeans favourite reason for going abroad is to go shopping according to research from AIG.
Post magazine - 19 November 2015
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Emms leaves Zurich in executive reshuffle
Zurich UK general insurance chief claims officer Tony Emms is to leave the business with motor and casualty claims director Karl Helgesen taking on the position from December 2015.
Profit up 19% at Hastings in opening nine months
Operating profit for Hastings Group continues to track upwards, with a 19% increase to £93.8m for the nine months to 30 September (9M 2014: £79m).