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R&Q completes IC Insurance purchase
Randall & Quilter has completed its acquisition of IC Insurance for £17m, a London Stock Exchange note has confirmed.
Insure the Box partners with AA Driving School on telematics policy
The AA Driving School has teamed up with Insure the Box to launch AA Get Driving, a telematics motor insurance policy for pupils who have just passed their test and are buying their first car.
Post magazine - 24 September 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.
AM Best Commentary: Feeling the pinch
A number of market conditions are placing increasing pressure on the UK non-life sector. What will insurers need to do in order to ensure profits remain strong?
Ifed targets household fraud in national operation
The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has arrested six people and interviewed a further 42 as part of a nationwide clampdown on fraudulent household insurance claims this week.
Zurich appointed for self-driving buses tests
The EU-funded research project into automated buses across Europe, City Mobil 2, has appointed Zurich as insurance associate for a series of tests of the technology across the continent.
Quiz of the week - 25 September 2015
It's quiz time. Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news.
Blog: Into the Solvency II home stretch
Time moves fast in the autumn. The moment summer ends, Halloween is upon us, followed rapidly by Bonfire Night, Christmas, New Year... and, oh yes, Solvency II.
Bicycles most common theft claim for Direct Line
Bicycles make up 17% of all theft claims handled by Direct Line, proving to be a more popular theft target than mobile phones or tablets.
Hearn extends LMG chairmanship ahead of London Matters response
The London Market Group has unveiled a number of steps in responding to the challenges of the London Matters report, which has led to Steve Hearn extending his chairmanship of the LMG until the end of 2016.
Europe: Can insurers navigate the Arctic waters?
Insurers have traditionally been reluctant to underwrite Arctic shipping: the risks of injuries and pollution have been high and unpredictable.
Insurance Data & Analytics 2015 as it happened
Couldn't make it to the Radisson Bloomsbury for Post's Insurance Data & Analytics event?
Ace to underwrite Calliden home insurance policies
Steadfast-owned Australian underwriting agency Calliden has appointed Ace to underwrite its home insurance policies.
UK motor market chalked up collective loss of £31m in 2014
UK motor insurers continued to struggle in 2014, posting a collective loss of £31m, according to analysis by the Association of British Insurers.
Covéa promotes Coffey and Yeates to director roles
Covéa Insurance has promoted Sue Coffey to personal lines intermediated distribution director and Gary Yeates to personal lines pricing and underwriting director.
Volkswagen's coverage questioned as £4.7bn is earmarked for emissions scandal
Volkswagen is unlikely to be able to rely on insurance to protect it from exposure relating to falsified US emission tests in particular diesel models of its vehicles, loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey anticipates.
Video: The Co-operative Insurance directors James Hillon and Charles Offord
The Co-operative Insurance directors James Hillon and Charles Offord tell Post about the business's transformation plans.
C-suite - Insurer: Changing the compensation mindset
Insurance fraud continues to be a huge concern for insurers in an environment of fierce competition and falling premiums.
AGCS promotes Kirwan to UK CEO
Brian Kirwan has been promoted to UK CEO of Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty effective from 1 October.
Swiss Re's Admin Re unit buys Guardian Financial Services
Swiss Re’s business unit Admin Re has agreed to acquire closed life insurance fund consolidator Guardian Financial Services from private equity firm Cinven for £1.6bn.
Axa and RSA mini-fleet products added to Applied Systems' panel
Applied Systems is expanding its commercial lines panel with the addition of mini-fleet products from Axa and RSA.
Brit increases US exposure with Ambridge Partners investment
Brit has made a strategic investment in long-time trading partner Ambridge Partners.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 24 September 2015
Penny is a huge fan of the oval ball and was first in the queue to wear the rose and make our boys giants in the Rugby World Cup, being held in England and Wales this year.
Internet of Things: All together now
In the brave new world of the Internet of Things, there are opportunities and threats for insurers. How much is hype and what is the reality?