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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?
Interview: James Hillon and Charles Offord: A better kind of business
Co-operative Insurance is transforming its business after the recent and well-documented issues experienced by the wider group. Directors James Hillon and Charles Offord tell Post about its future plans.
Fraud Focus – Fraud: the bigger picture
Despite positive steps within insurance to stamp out fraud, other industries must follow its lead.
Editor's Comment: Avoiding heartbreak
Sometimes the best thing to do is call it all off early on – it is less likely to cause heartache and in many cases it’s the bravest thing to do.
C-Suite - Insurer: Navigating the risk landscape
The industry is responding well to emerging risks but flexibility, creativity and client service are still key.
Hester surprised at Zurich deal collapse
RSA group CEO Stephen Hester has confessed his shock at Zurich's decision to break off talks about an acquisition of the company.
Insurers wary of increased costs following Enterprise Bill proposal
Question marks have been raised over a proposed measure in the Enterprise Bill that could see insurers pay general damages to policyholders that have suffered additional loss because of an unreasonable delay in payment.
Insurers must increase touch points to overhaul negative customer perceptions
Insurers need to increase the frequency of their interactions with customers, be more transparent, and develop products consumers genuinely value if they are to overhaul negative customer experience ratings, according to industry insiders.
Career Development: Allianz welcomes students
Allianz has welcomed its second intake of students onto the newly created one-year placement scheme.