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Government accelerates whiplash reforms to remove £1bn of costs
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne committed to accelerating motor injury reforms in today’s (25 November) Autumn Statement, which are expected to remove more than £1bn from the cost of providing motor insurance.
Allianz's internal SII model gets regulators' approval
Allianz Insurance, as part of the Allianz SE group, has gained regulatory approval to implement an internal model to calculate capital requirements under Solvency II.
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Penny Black's Insurance Week - 26 November 2015
A robber shouldn’t target an insurer’s chief digital officer – even if all his family’s smartphones are conveniently charging by a kitchen window overnight.
Insurance debate: Pride is a good thing
If you could choose two phrases to sum up the industry, would they be 'lucrative' and 'cutting edge'?
Editor's Comment: A significant loss for AIG?
The news that AIG’s UK managing director Jacqueline McNamee is among those implicated in the cost-cutting and restructuring initiative for the insurer, which is expected to cost $500m (£326.9m) but also create annualised savings of $400m to $500m, has…
Expertise from A-Z: London property deals stacking up
The diverse scope of overseas clients requires greater communication than ever between insurer, broker and investor.
Expertise from A-Z: Safe as houses
Overseas investment in London has meant high and stable property prices. How can insurers stay in touch in such a competitive arena?
Insurance debate: Allianz believes trust is a top priority
To change public perception, a cultural shift and improved technology are needed, says Stephanie Smith, operations director for Allianz.
Ortega to lead Chubb in Asia-Pacific after Ace deal completes
Juan Luis Ortega, Asia-Pacific president at Ace, will lead the merged entities of Ace and Chubb in the region.
C-Suite: Tracking driving behaviour on the smartphone
Smartphone telematics apps are providing valuable data for insurers writes Paul Stacy.
Insurance debate: We need to combat customer apathy, says PwC
Jonathan Howe, UK insurance leader at PWC, continues the discussion by wondering whether the industry gives itself enough ‘touch points' with customers and believes it needs to be more innovative.
Parabis exodus continues as PI teams defect to Horwich Farrelly
Parabis Group has seen seven partners and 36 other lawyers and support staff move to Horwich Farrelly, as the beleaguered business continues to downsize.
Benefits of blockchain championed to slow starters in the UK
The UK insurance industry is "woefully behind" in its take up of blockchain technology, which commentators say will radically change the way insurance contracts and settlements are handled as well as potentially reducing insurance fraud.
UK rivals tipped to benefit from McNamee's AIG exit
The expected departure of AIG's UK managing director Jacqueline McNamee is a “significant loss” for the company and could result in rival firms pegging back last year’s biggest UK insurer, according to market observers.
Insurance debate: Aviva says it's all about the customer
For Lindsey Rix, chief operating officer at Aviva, the key to adding value to insurance is to make insurance products relevant and accessible, by using digital and social technologies to increase customer engagement.
ICO writes to 1000 companies trading data as LV calls for single CMC regulator
LV has applauded a decision from the Information Commissioner's Office to write to more than 1000 companies involved in buying and selling data as part of its ongoing crackdown on nuisance calls.
Insurance Debate: Ex-DLG and Flood Re boss Woolgrove says without licences insurance can't be a profession
Former Chartered Insurance Institute president Tom Woolgrove doesn't believe insurance will ever be viewed as a proper profession, primarily because anyone can call themselves an insurer without a proper qualification or licence.
More than £29bn working capital trapped in UK economy, AIG finds
Limited access to working capital finance and inflexible payment terms are having an adverse impact on UK business, research from AIG and Prime Revenue has found.
Icahn seeks shareholder support for AIG breakup
AIG has said it would not "make financial sense" to break up the insurer after renewed pressure from activist investor Carl Icahn.
C-suite - Insurer: Earning trust
Trust comes in rational and emotional forms, and there’s a way of winning both from customers
Trade Voice: All change
With the Insurance Act and several important decisions in the courts, it’s been a busy year legally speaking
North of the Border: When is a victim not a victim?
Harrowing case clarifies law around nervous shock and who counts as a secondary victim
Interview: Paul Geddes - Delivering on a promise
Direct Line Group CEO Paul Geddes updates Post on progress at the business in the three years since its initial public offering and outlines plans for the future