Insurer
Ridesharing: Sharing responsibility
The increasing popularity of ridesharing is creating a range of challenges for insurers – particularly when it comes to liability
C-Suite – Insurer: Never mind the silos
Collaboration within companies needs to take on a more punk attitude to provide innovation.
Expertise In Action - Big data: Thinking big
‘Big data’ has long been hailed as the next big thing in insurance – so why have firms been so slow to harness its undoubted potential?
BIA Countdown: Q&A with 2007’s young achiever Donna Willis
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke a past winner of the Young Achiever accolade.
Broker networks: better together?
With major firms such as Aviva among those to sever their network ties, how can broker networks remain attractive to potential members?
Merrill to lead Ace's global cyber risk practice
Ace has named Toby Merrill as the head of its newly launched global cyber risk practice.
RSA emerging markets CEO Whittaker named group COO
RSA has appointed its chief executive of emerging markets Paul Whittaker to the role of group chief operating officer.
QBE reviews US business
Australian insurer QBE is carrying out a strategic review of its US mid-market unit meaning it could be sold.
Aspen says Endurance's offer 'undervalues' company
Bermuda-based insurer Aspen's board of directors has rejected an unsolicited takeover proposal from Endurance Specialty Holdings.
RSA will not replace departing CMO Markey
RSA has no plans to recruit a new chief marketing officer when long-time incumbent Pete Markey departs on April 25.
Consolidation expected as China relaxes M&A rules
KPMG is predicting an increase in sector consolidation following China’s decision to relax merger and acquisition rules for its insurance industry.
Unrated insurers tighten grip on solicitors' PI market, states report
Unrated carriers have consolidated their market share within the solicitors’ professional indemnity arena, according to an annual study by the Law Society.
C-Suite Europe: Insurers and banks - an important distinction
You will be familiar with the expression: "If it looks like a duck, swims like duck, and quacks like duck, it probably IS a duck."
Capita hires former Staysure deputy to head specialist insurance businesses
Capita has appointed Andy Bord as managing director of its specialist insurance businesses which include National Dental Plan, Fish and Capita Specialist Insurance Solutions.
New PI report seeks to dubunk myth of 'compensation culture'
Personal injury sufferers in the UK face losses of thousands of pounds, as well as financial and emotional hardship, according to a report commissioned by National Accident Helpline.
Aviva sells stake in South Korean life business
Aviva has sold its 47% stake in South Korean business Woori Aviva Life Insurance to Nong Hyup Financial Group.
Judge dismisses £60k claim for nightclub accident
A judge has thrown out a £60 000 claim for an alleged nightclub dance floor accident citing lack of credible evidence.
Marsh France COO Cipiere to lead RSA's French business
RSA has appointed Marsh France chief operating officer Corinne Cipiere as its new managing director in France.
The Big Debate: Scottish independence
by Rachael Adams
Zurich UK CRO Dodds exits the business
Zurich’s chief risk officer for UK general insurance Gerald Dodds has left the company after 10 years in the role.
The calm after the storm
Not wishing to tempt fate, but the current respite from the deluge of rain and heavy winds seen at the start of the year has offered a moment to reflect on our immediate response to an unprecedented volume of storm claims, ranging from minor damage to…
BGL follows Les Furet with Hoy Hoy for Dutch market
BGL Group has rebranded its price comparison business in the Netherlands as Hoy Hoy.
Brightside CEO puts ball in Markerstudy's court on potential sale
Brightside chief executive Paul Williams has refused to hang a 'for sale' sign over the broker as he plots to launch a managing general agent this summer.
ABI investment arm to merge with IMA
The Association of British Insurers has agreed to merge its investment activities with the Investment Management Association, creating a new trade body.