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Regulator to discuss complaints service for SMEs
The Financial Conduct Authority wants feedback on how much protection it offers to SMEs when complaints arise from dealings with financial service providers.
Video: industry bosses issue rallying cry on climate change
High-profile insurance industry CEOs and executives are calling for world leaders to reach a strong global agreement to tackle climate change ahead of the UN Paris Climate Change Conference COP21 next week.
Quiz of the week - 27 November
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Insurers still struggling with customer loyalty
Customers are least likely to be loyal to their insurers than businesses from any other sector, according to a study by research agency Future Thinking.
Blog: When rain waters down ticket sales
As a nation, the weather - good or bad - is a favourite topic of conversation. However, for promotors and organisers of concerts, festivals and other events, weather concerns are a serious issue, as meteorological conditions could cause an event to be…
Tokio Marine Kiln appoints Hoad as head of innovation
Tom Hoad, an underwriter in Tokio Marine Kiln's emerging risk division, has been appointed as head of innovation at Tokio Marine Kiln's London office.
Fraud 2015: Collaboration is sharing knowledge not just data
There are too many databases and not enough pressure on the Claims and Underwriting Exchange to tackle fraud, Covéa Insurance’s head of financial crime told delegates at the Fraud Summit.
Fraud 2015: Banking v Insurance analytical resource is 'chalk and cheese'
Comparing the insurance industry’s analytical capabilities to those in the banking sector is like comparing “chalk and cheese”.
Fraud 2015: Fraud 'mountain' too much for Ifed to handle
The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department is currently seeing just the “snowy bit” of the insurance fraud mountain and there is too much fraud for the 28-strong department, according to its deputy head.
Enterprise Bill amendments under consideration following London market efforts
A London market deal to support changes enabling companies to secure damages for late payment of insurance claims for up to a year has been heralded as an example of “unprecedented amalgamation” of the insurance sector to aid reform.
Fraud 2015: Publicising anti-fraud measures key to tackling opportunistic fraud
Insurers need to do more to publicise the anti-fraud measures they have in place as it can act as a deterrent to opportunistic fraudsters, according to criminologist Janice Goldstraw-White.
BGL opens digital, tech and media hub in Shoreditch
The BGL Group has opened a new office hub in London in the form of its Shoreditch digital, data, technology and media hub.
Blog: £700m earmarked for court efficiency reforms in the Spending Review
Chancellor George Osborne yesterday brought to an end speculation about whether funds for radical technology-driven reform to the court service would be made available.
Career development: LMG tackles skills gap with market-wide survey
The London Market Group is aiming to tackle the skills gap with a market-wide survey designed to identify existing skill gaps and gain better insight into the talent requirements of the market of the future.
Allianz Retail technical director Tom Moss to depart
Allianz Retail’s technical director Tom Moss will leave the business with director broker and corporate partner Simon Brimicombe to fill the role in the interim.
LMA elects Beazley underwriting boss Maidment as chairman
Beazley chief underwriting officer Neil Maidment has been elected chairman of the Lloyd’s Market Association.
Insurance debate: Give customers what they want when they want it
Manjit Rana, CEO of Ingenin, believes the industry needs to do more to demonstrate it is open-minded and be prepared to change its thinking to suit the times.
Climate change core to Allianz business model
Allianz will make climate change a core part of its entire business portfolio, with investments to be analysed using 37 criteria including greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficiency.
Analysis: The explosive risks of mis-declared cargo
The explosions at China's Tianjin Port on 12 August brought home the fatal consequences of improperly storing dangerous cargo.
Insurance Debate: Be more transparent, says Axa
Joining the debate this morning is Axa UK and Ireland's CEO, Amanda Blanc, who is a strong advocate for transparency in the sector and believes this is vital to gain the public's trust.
Allianz teams up with Chinese internet giant for digital venture
Allianz is to create a digital insurance company for the Chinese market, a joint venture with local internet giant Baidu and Asian investor Hillhouse Capital Group.
Post magazine - 26 November 2015
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Insurance Debate: Scores at half-time
The great Insurance Debate is half way through and already momentum is gathering on both sides.
Video: Expertise A-Z: Q&A with John Dunn
The London property market is experiencing high levels of competition at the moment with lots of brokers and insurers seeking business and striving to provide the best service and products possible.