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Biba Conference Special: Q&A with Steve White
Ahead of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association hosting its annual conference online for the first time ever, Post caught up with CEO Steve White to discuss what virtual attendees will see and hear about, the trade body’s ongoing lobbying and his…
Marshmallow denies trade secrets theft and refutes Confused data rating engine claim
In an ongoing legal battle Marshmallow has hit back in its defence document against Mulsanne, denying that it used Mulsanne’s “confidential information” to build its underwriter’s ratings engine and rebuffing suggestions that its underwriting system was…
Up to 115 people at risk as Aviva reveals IT restructure
Aviva has confirmed that up to 115 people could be hit by changes to its IT teams as it moves to automate certain processes and increase use of outsourcing.
Insurance and accident-related nuisance calls fall during pandemic
Complaints about insurance-related nuisance calls and texts fell by 25% in 2020, though experts have warned that the trend could reverse as Covid disruption lifts.
Briefing: Aviva's ill-timed sick pay cuts
Aviva’s plan to cut company sick pay entitlement mid-pandemic is at best a head scratcher.
Zurich promotes Hayley Robinson to group CUO
Zurich has appointed UK chief underwriting officer Hayley Robinson as group CUO.
RSA confirms takeover regulatory approval and posts best COR in a decade
The takeover by Intact and Tryg has cleared all the regulatory hurdles and should complete at the end of May, RSA confirmed as it posted a combined operating ratio of 86% for the first quarter of 2021.
Cyber threat to insurers on the rise as criminals target data treasure trove
The threat of cyber-attacks on insurers is on the rise as criminals pivot to less opportunistic tactics to gain access to data, according to cybersecurity experts.
Aviva slashes sick pay for long-serving staff
Exclusive: Aviva is set to halve company sick pay for staff who have been at the financial services firm for two years or more.
LPG slams HDI claim as 'abuse' of court process
Legal Protection Group has hit back with its defence document in the ongoing legal dispute with HDI Global Specialty, denying all the accusations as it branded the litigation unnecessary and serving no purpose other than as an attempt to strengthen HDI’s…
Carpenters adds Faye Fishlock from DAC as head of defendant insurance services
Carpenters Group has appointed Faye Fishlock to lead its legal defence services and strengthen its offering to insurers.
Interview: Stephanie Smith, Allianz
Allianz Insurance chief operating officer Stephanie Smith virtually joined Jen Frost to discuss her engineering and aviation experiences, Allianz’s LV and Legal & General integrations and £5bn ambitions.
Whiplash portal guide for unrepresented claimants branded 'off-putting'
Critics have hit out at the "off-putting" and "complex" nature of the recently released litigants in person guide to making a claim through the incoming whiplash portal.
Allianz and LV appoint joint claims panel
Allianz and LV have appointed BLM, DWF and Keoghs to their claims legal panel and are considering joint panels across other areas, Post has learned.
DLG hints at ‘new model’ with COO Steve Maddock to exit
Steve Maddock, Direct Line Group chief operating officer, will leave the insurer at the end of the year, as DLG confirmed he will not be replaced and teased a “new model”.
Briefing: Tracking the Ardonagh Portfolio Solutions and Beazley deal
The recently announced tie-up between Ardonagh Portfolio Solutions and Beazley is most immediately of interest to those with a London Market leaning. However, there are potential future implications for the UK retail market.
Government will hold insurers' 'feet to the fire' on whiplash savings: MoJ's Chalk
Whiplash rules have edged closer to their 31 May commencement, as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice Alex Chalk said the government and regulator will hold insurers' "feet to the fire" on consumer savings if necessary.
Analysis: Could pet damage insurance soften landlords' 'no pets' stance?
With pet ownership on the rise, could pet damage insurance persuade more landlords to allow their tenants to keep an animal companion?
Government warned on ALKS classification as the tech gets the go ahead for this year
The government has announced “self-driving” vehicles could be used on the UK roads this year, as insurers and vehicle experts warned that misclassification of automated lane keeping systems could lead to "misuse" of the technology with potentially tragic…
Interview: Sean McGovern, Axa XL
Ahead of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s online conference next month, Axa XL CEO for the UK and Lloyd’s market Sean McGovern, told Post about his plans for growing the business with brokers, the challenges of becoming boss during the…
Analysis: People agenda pushes advice and employee benefits up the list for brokers
Brokers have been urged to expand their offerings with wellbeing and employee benefit propositions as demands from clients shift due to the Covid-19 crisis.
IFB to launch AI fraud detection system
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has partnered with software-as-a-service automation specialists Shift Technology to build a fraud detection system that will launch in early 2022.
ERS continues commercial push with two hires
ERS has appointed Ciaran Waters as senior underwriter for US catastrophe and Federico Waisman as head of underwriting management.
Two arrested as Extinction Rebellion targets Lloyd’s HQ with fake coal dump
Two people were arrested this morning after climate activist group Extinction Rebellion dumped a large pile of fake coal outside Lloyd’s headquarters, blocking the main entrance to the building.