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Video: England Rugby captain Chris Robshaw
As the build up to the Rugby World Cup intensifies, England captain Chris Robshaw took some time out of his hectic schedule to jump in a black cab with Post news editor Callum Brodie to talk about the similarities between risk management in the boardroom…
Allianz Engineering promotions strengthen management team
Allianz Engineering has strengthened its management team with the promotions of Natalie Holbrook and Anneke Graham, in preparation to move forward with growth plans.
UK P&I club calls for 'zero tolerance culture' on enclosed space entry as casualties blight shipping industry
Accidents relating to entry into enclosed spaces have resulted in a large number of deaths of both ship and shore personnel so far this year, says the UK P&I Club, calling for more to be done to prevent these casualties.
Axa halts 'significant' personal injury claims with fundamental dishonesty defence
Two fraudsters have withdrawn fake but financially significant personal injury claims after Axa used the fundamental dishonesty defence.
Lloyd's finds £3trn of GDP at risk from disasters around the world
A Lloyd's index has found a total of $4.6trn (£3trn) of projected gross domestic product is at risk from manmade and natural disasters in cities around the world.
Post magazine – 3 September
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available for Post subscribers. Download the latest Post iOS or Android App Edition on the App Store or Google Play respectively or read the Post Digital Edition online.
Telematics firm Ingenie adds LV Broker to insurer panel
LV Broker is joining Ingenie’s panel of insurers providing underwriting capacity for the telematics car insurance brand aimed at younger drivers.
Consumers remain unconvinced by driverless cars as Google suffers latest setback
More than a third of motorists polled by U Switch believe the introduction of autonomous vehicles will drive up their car insurance premiums.
CFC launches global cyber risk portal
CFC has extended its cyber product suite with the launch of an online hub, which it claims enables brokers to deliver an end-to-end solution to their clients.
National Crime Agency targeted in revenge cyber attack
A group of hackers who were behind previous cyber attacks on Microsoft and Sony have claimed responsibility for downing the website of the UK’s National Crime Agency in an apparent revenge attack.
Hiscox report finds one in five small businesses are not insured
One in five small business owners and managers do not have any insurance, according to a survey carried out across six countries by Hiscox.
Roundtable: Media Perception: Holding the insurance industry to account
Former Post editors from the past three decades met up recently to discuss changing perceptions of the insurance sector and the role the media has played in shaping it.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 3 September 2015
Everyone deserves a summer break of sorts, but it was with some trepidation Penny agreed to take part in Post’s team day out.
Female Millennials: How to attract young women
A recent PWC report showed female millennials had reservations about working in the insurance industry. Post investigates what the sector can do to include this group in its future workforce
Career Development: Endsleigh celebrates Golden Jubilee
Endsleigh has begun its Golden Jubilee year, celebrating 50 years of insuring students and young professionals.
Carlyle to acquire Innovation Group at 40p per share
A 40p per share price has been agreed for private equity firm Carlyle to acquire the Innovation Group.
Swiss insurer Helvetia increases profits and records dynamic growth
Helvetia has recorded a "very satisfying business performance" for the first half of 2015, which it claims reflects the successful acquisitions of Nationale Suisse and Basler Austria last year.
Apil president calls for collaboration on CMCs and young driver safety
The president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers wants to “ratchet down the rhetoric” and create greater collaboration between insurers and claimant solicitors by targeting mutual priorities.
Former Zurich CEO Riddell returns to Pool Re as non-exec
Pool Re has recruited former Zurich Global Corporate boss Geoffrey Riddell as a non-executive director.
SMEs rate insurers among the top three most transparent institutions
A survey of SME directors carried out by Axa found that the least transparent institution that they have regular dealings with is their local council. The most transparent in order were accountants, lawyers, and insurers.
Insurers risk losing customers amid demand for smartphone interaction
General insurers are in danger of losing their customers to new entrants unless they step up their digital game, according to research carried out by Deloitte.
LMA poll highlights casualty underwriters' fears for reinsurance market
The majority of casualty treaty underwriters polled by the Lloyd’s Market Association believe the international reinsurance market is in danger of repeating historical mistakes by offering more relaxed terms and conditions.
Build up to Aviva and Friends Life merger probed by FCA, claims report
The Financial Conduct Authority is investigating the build up to Aviva’s merger with Friends Life and has asked investment bankers involved in the deal to hand over records.
Octo Telematics unveils smartphone app at British Motor GP
Octo Telematics has launched a smartphone app that allows motorists to track, score and improve their driving and riding behaviour, while also delivering drivers with a qualified risk profile to its insurance partners.