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C-Suite: Are you afraid of the cloud?
The rush to the cloud has thrown into stark contrast a difficult situation for insurers writes James Maudslay.
Mixed results for Japan's general insurers in first half
For the period April to September, two of Japan's three major general insurers booked record profits but another saw profits fall 47.1%.
Chinese insurer buys Sydney's Sheraton on the Park
Sunshine Insurance has splashed out A$463m (£254m) on the iconic Sydney hotel.
SSL Loss Adjusting enters administration
Northampton-based SSL Loss Adjusting has entered administration, Post understands.
Halifax makes emergency payment following Southampton explosion
Loss adjusters from Lloyds Banking Group’s Halifax business are dealing with claims in the aftermath of a suspected gas explosion at a family home in Southampton last week.
Skuld extends London P&I offering
Skuld now has the capability to offer all of its P&I products from its office in London.
Airmic throws support behind Pool Re modernisation plans
Risk management association Airmic has claimed plans to modernise Pool Re will make the terrorism reinsurance scheme more attractive to business as well as diversifying its risk base.
One in 10 know a fraudulent whiplash claimant, Axa finds
One in 10 respondents to an Axa report admitted to either making, or knowing someone who has made, a fraudulent whiplash claim.
Claims Club Monthly Missive: Driverless cars, connected homes and PPOs
From Tennessee to London, over the past few months I have heard a considerable amount about the future of insurance.
Price Forbes looks to Willis for accident and health hires
Price Forbes & Partners has launched an accident and health division as well as appointing Richard O'Brien as head of the area.
Insurers' ransom payments to be banned in Bill
A legislation change that will prevent insurers from making ransom payments to terrorist groups is expected to be announced today.
Aviva and Friends Life in takeover talks
Aviva and Friends Life have confirmed they have reached an agreement on the financial terms of a share combination of the two companies.
Axa completes management structure for merged claims division
Axa has unveiled the management structure for its claims operation following the merger of the direct and intermediated units, creating four distinct service channels.
Soundbite: Listen to Mark Cliff on his Brightside move
Ageas retail and distribution CEO Mark Cliff has told Post exactly what lured him to a new role as Brightside executive chairman.
Lords appoints special committee on the insurance Bill
Lords appoints special public bill committee on the long-awaited Insurance Bill.
L&G joins Tesco Bank underwriting panel
Legal and General has joined the home insurance underwriting panel for Tesco Bank.
Pool Re members vote in favour of Treasury retrocession changes
Pool Re members have voted unanimously in favour of approving the demands made by HM Treasury for changes to its retrocession agreement.
Blog: Harnessing the customer voice
88% of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations, but are you harnessing the voice of your customer, asks Edwin Bos of Reevoo
Cliff notes Anacap ambition ahead of Brightside move
Outgoing Ageas retail and distribution CEO Mark Cliff has cited a combination of ambition from backer Anacap, as well as a desire for a personal stake in his work, as key factors in luring him to Brightside.
CHO charter unlikely to garner ABI support
The Association of British Insurers has said it would be unlikely to sign up to the Credit Hire Organisation consumer charter due to practical and legal concerns about the document.
Underwriting Service Awards 2014: Winners revealed
Last night saw the fifth annual Underwriting Service Awards take place at the Royal Garden Hotel.
Ageas retail boss Cliff heads to Brightside
Brightside Group has named Ageas Retail CEO Mark Cliff as its new executive chairman, subject to regulatory approval.
The hunt for Asia acquisitions
The market for mergers and acquisitions in Asia remains strong as international and domestic insurers look to grow their operations in the booming region writes Nicky Burridge.