Insurer
Video: Helen-Claire Pope, head of insurable risk for Tesco
Helen-Clare Pope, head of insurable risk for Tesco, will take over as chair of the Association of Insurance and Risk Manager’s at the bodies upcoming conference in Birmingham next week, Post editor Stephanie Denton caught up with her to find out her…
Willis launches Shariah compliant real estate product
Willis has launched the UK's first Shariah compliant commercial real estate insurance solution.
Ex-RSA and Axa claims boss Thomson joins SSP
SSP has appointed RSA’s former head of claims strategy and implementation Neil Thomson as its global head of insurer propositions.
Language barrier problematic for insurers in claims process
The London riots of 2011 have been highlighted as an example of how a potential breakdown in communication can hinder the claims process following a catastrophic incident.
Comment: Covering the cup on and off the pitch
From terrorist attacks to heatstroke, the insurance industry is covering a vast array of risks at the World Cup
Beazley looks to Amlin for double hire
Beazley has expanded its UK homeowners insurance team with the appointment of two underwriters.
World Cup cancellation insured to the tune of £744m
The sum insured for cancelling the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil has been estimated at $1.25bn (£744m) by specialist insurer Beazley.
Insurers recognise need for efficiency
Insurance executives have identified back office functions and claims as the top areas of their business where efficiency could improve, according to research from the EDM Group.
Hood Group unveils travel insurance product
Affinity insurance provider Hood Group is aiming to replicate the success it has achieved in its home insurance partnership proposition with the launch of a new travel insurance product.
Motor insurers record first profit in 20 years, claims EY
The motor insurance market has recorded its first underwriting profit since 1994, according to figures released by EY this morning.
PPO injury research to help insurers with future risk
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries has developed a new categorisation for serious spinal and brain injuries aimed at helping insurers better estimate future liabilities.
Fosun eyes stake in South Korea insurer
Chinese conglomerate Fosun has joined the race for a minority stake in South Korean property and casualty insurer LIG.
Marine insurers given more autonomy in Shanghai
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission is allowing marine insurers and reinsurers in Shanghai more autonomy via the Shanghai Institute of Marine Insurance.
Industry welcomes government fraud action
Insurers have welcomed government measures to tackle insurance fraud announced today by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling.
MoJ plans strike out legislation for fraudulent claims
The Ministry of Justice is to step up its fight against fraudulent insurance claims by introducing legislation to require courts to reject entire compensation claims where a claimant has been “fundamentally” dishonest.
Law Commission drops third-party fraud project from reform programme
The Law Commission has confirmed strike-out legislation relating to third-party fraud will not be included in its 12th programme of law reform.
MIB hails continuous motor cover rules for Northern Ireland
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau has welcomed plans to consult on the introduction of a continuous insurance enforcement scheme in Northern Ireland, bringing the country in line with England, Scotland and Wales.
Biba concerned by riot damages cap
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has expressed concern over the suggested cap on claiming compensation proposed by government in its overhaul of the Riot (Damages) Act.
The UK Insurance Growth Action Plan - where we are
Martin Shaw, CEO of the Association of Financial Mutuals, sits on a steering group for the UK Insurance Growth Action Plan. The plan identifies actions that Government, industry, and others can take forward in five key areas over the next 12 to 18 months…
IUA backs government cyber risk project
The International Underwriting Association has backed a new government project to promote better management of cyber risk.
Claims Awards 2014 - winners announced
Ageas scooped two individual awards at the 2014 Post Claims Awards held in London last night (5 June).
Europe: M&A activity set to pick up?
Edmund Tirbutt investigates what is behind the current decline in merger and acquisition activity on the Continent, and looks at what the future could hold for deals
AA planning £4bn IPO - reports
The AA's parent group Acromas is expected to announce a £4bn IPO of the insurer, according to reports.
Expectations rise for FDI increase in India
Last week leading insurer CEOs in India met the new Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to give their views on the upcoming budget.