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Tornadoes: Whirling havoc
Widespread media coverage may give the impression tornadoes only occur in the US. This is not the case, with the high-speed weather phenomenon threatening destruction around the world
Legal update: Late revival but early introduction?
The market needs to consider the impact of late payment provisions now, says Nick Young
Fairer Finance discusses customer centricity as part of the Insurance Debate
James Daley, managing director of Fairer Finance, gives his view on the importance of customer centricity and wonders why the industry seems so out of sync with the public it serves.
Market moves - 26 November 2015
All the movers and shakers in the insurance industry
Career development: Promoting health in the workplace
British companies are losing on average 23.5 days of productive time per employee each year as staff take time off sick and underperform in the office as a result of ill health, according to research by Britain’s Healthiest Company.
Career file: Karl Helgesen - New CCO in Zurich UK executive reshuffle
Zurich UK motor and casualty claims director Karl Helgesen has been promoted to role of chief claims officer following the departure of Tony Emms.
Ex-Axa COO Carruthers to become non-exec chair at A-Plan
Former Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary chief operating officer Max Carruthers is to take on the role of non-executive chairman at independent high street broker A-Plan, Post can reveal.
Griffiths & Armour joins the Insurance Debate
First up to join the debate is Stephen Bamforth, senior partner and group CEO of Griffiths & Armour, who asks what does professionalism in insurance actually mean and puts forward the idea that the crux of professionalism is about rooting out bad…
Aviva commercial to launch multinational offering in 2016
Aviva is to soft launch a commercial multinational offering in the New Year, having worked on its development for the past 18 months.
Blog: Corporate travel insurance needs joined-up perspective to mitigate risk
In a climate of growing global volatility, it's no secret that travel risks have increased, nor that the travel market is under unprecedented pressure to mitigate these risks. But what's also becoming apparent is the industry's appetite for answers to…
Insurers feel 'under prepared' for cyber attack
Almost half of the insurers in the London Market feel under prepared for a Talk Talk-style cyber attack according to a survey by business technology provider Xchanging.
Fosun to step up integration after Ironshore completion
Chinese conglomerate Fosun is to increase its integration efforts among its insurance assets following the confirmation of its 100% ownership deal with Ironshore.
Asia: The complexity of cyber exposures
Businesses in Asia need to brace themselves for a new generation of cyber risks, as threats go beyond traditional ‘hacktivist’ attacks.
Mass demands blanket ban on cold calls and texts as CMC review closes
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has called for an extension of the ban on unsolicited texts and cold calls to both sides of the claimant/defendant divide.
Data, Analytics & Technology Awards 2015: The Winners
Industry technology experts scaled the heights at the Millbank Tower’s Altitude 360 venue yesterday afternoon (19 November) for Post’s Data, Analytics & Technology Awards for Insurance 2015 where the winners toasted their success in the skies.
Unrated German firm Berliner in default
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme is discussing the failure of German insurer Berliner with its liquidator after it was declared to be in default on 28 August 2015.
AIG UK boss McNamee to exit amid $500m cost-cutting drive
AIG UK managing director Jaqueline McNamee is to depart the insurer amid a swingeing cost-cutting initiative that could impact up to 400 senior executives globally.
EY predicts 8% motor premium increase
Motorists can expect an average 8% rise in the price of their insurance which is equivalent to a £30 annual increase per driver, according to EY research.
R&Q acquires Maltese subsidiary of US Fidelity National
Randall & Quilter will acquire Maltese subsidiary of US-based Fidelity National, FNF Title Insurance Company, subject to regulatory approval.
Quiz of the week - 20 November
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Pool Re insurers to take higher retention after terror attack
Pool Re members will take a greater retention in the event of a terrorism loss, shifting from £100m to £135m at any one event.
Blog: Tiny tech - but how big are the risks?
Insurers need to monitor nanotechnology developments as the miniaturisation trend could pose new, unsuspected risks.
Call for more prominent role for MGAs in claims process
MGAs want to get closer to the claims process according to the latest Managing General Agents' Association survey.
RSA transfers home and injury adjusting team to Cunningham Lindsey
More than 120 RSA home and injury loss adjusters are to transfer to Cunningham Lindsey from 31 December.