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Delegated authority criticism sparks uptick in CII exam applicants
The Chartered Insurance Institute believes criticism of delegated authority arrangements by the Financial Conduct Authority is behind a spike in interest from the market for its specialist examination.
Risk appetite and tolerance statements move up insurers' ERM agendas
Risk appetite and risk tolerance statements have become more important to more insurers in relation to their enterprise risk management programmes with the latest Towers Watson research reporting a 15 percentage point increase compared to its 2012 survey…
Video: Ryan Direct Group Derek Coles
Ryan Direct Group CEO Derek Coles marks his company’s 25th anniversary.
Crossrail: Crossing the finishing line
With just three years to go until London’s Crossrail transport link is operational, Post investigates the experience so far for the insurance industry players involved in the project.
Blog: Test driving the Insurance Act 2015
The new Insurance Act 2015 does not come into effect until August 2016 - as such the Act has yet to be tested in the UK courts. On 20 May 2015, the British Insurance Law Association changed that by holding the first ever mock trial exploring the new Act.
Technology: A brighter future
The insurance industry can learn a few lessons from the recent London Technology Week Festival, particularly in terms of driving company engagement.
John O’Roarke teases details about post-LV career
He was once a top dog at Churchill. For the last eight years he has been behind one of the hottest success stories in insurance with LV.
Alton Towers victims receive insurance payouts for rehab
Insurers have started paying out to the victims of the Alton Towers rollercoaster crash.
Fraud focus: Insurers beware of a red card
It has been a remarkable few weeks as events in Zurich have unfolded, says Jamie Taylor.
North of the Border: Lifting the bar on abuse claims
Removing the three-year time limit could see previously rejected child abuse claims being revived, says David Pollok.
R&Q boss confident for the future despite 'challenging' 2014
Randall & Quilter chairman and CEO Ken Randall is expecting a “much improved” 2015 after bemoaning a “challenging year” in which financial performance was hampered by lower than anticipated investment income and a disappointing trading performance in the…
C-Suite - Insurer: Beware the rise of the machines
The Internet of Things presents opportunities for business, but brings with it questions of liability, says Jacqueline McNamee.
Wilkinson becomes Markel's Singapore claims director
Chay Wilkinson is leaving loss adjuster Triton where he is regional director, Asia-Pacific to become Markel's Singapore claims director.
Video: ABI Huw Evans
Association of British Insurers director general Huw Evans tells Post senior reporter Katie Marriner what general insurance issue is top of his agenda.
Brokers urged to up SME business travel offering
Brokers are being encouraged to consider business travel insurance as part of their SME proposition after Ageas research found 18% of SME firms that travel for business do not have such cover in place.
Blog: Complex commercial e-trading
Thomas Stuart, insurer development director for Acturis, explores whether or not service and e-traded efficiencies co-exist in complex commercial
Helvetia completes sale of Belgian travel portfolio
Helvetia has completed the sale of the travel insurance portfolio of its Belgian subsidiary L'Européenne to Mapfre Asistencia.
Motor insurance sector data collection practices scrutinised by CMA
The Competition and Markets Authority has highlighted widespread concerns about the use of consumer data and a "fragile level of trust" over future methods of data collection in a report focusing on three sectors, including motor insurance.
LV pays tribute to Katy Hawker following her sudden passing
LV managing director John O’Roarke has paid tribute to the insurer’s former director of business change, Katy Hawker, following her sudden death at the age of 47.
Wallis reappointed Claims Portal chairman
Tim Wallis has been reappointed chairman of Claims Portal Limited following a review of the role.
Nexus targets European acquisition after further BP Marsh cash injection
Niche venture capital provider BP Marsh & Partners has increased its investment in independent specialty managing general agency Nexus Underwriting Management in order to support its acquisition plans.
Fidelis picks Sequel as software provider
New market entrant Fidelis has chosen software company Sequel to provide it with a range of underwriting, claims and risk exposure solutions.
Airmic 2015: Five things we learned from the Airmic panel debate
Often seen as nothing more than an opportunity for broker and insurer finger pointing, this year’s Airmic panel debate benefited from the presence of a risk manager in the form of BP insurance manager Lesley Harding.
Post magazine – 18 June
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