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XL Catlin appoints energy and construction Asia-Pacific leader
Global insurer XL Catlin has recruited from rival QBE for a senior Asia-Pacific role.
QBE settles class action lawsuit for A$132.5m
Australian insurer QBE has settled a class action shareholder lawsuit for A$132.5m (£76.7m).
Generali appoints Hong Kong CEO
Global Italian insurer Generali Asia has appointed a CEO in Hong Kong.
Amazon to participate in funding round for Indian insurtech - reports
Amazon is closing an investment in Indian insurtech start-up Acko, according to reports.
This month in Post: Power, transformation and the rise of the machines
This month, Post casted a musing eye over the year ahead. With Brexit negotiations still waging, the new General Data Protection Regulation coming into effect and Ogden reforms still looming over the industry, 2018 is set to be a busy year.
PCS to launch terrorism risk model
Property Claim Services is to launch a specialty lines loss aggregation solution for terror in the first quarter of 2018.
Beazley partners with Just Travel Cover on traveller terrorism fears
Beazley and Just Travel Cover have joined forces to cover travel disruption caused by an act of terrorism.
Penny Black's social world: January 2018
Hot coffee, hampers and a heroine
Preview of 2018: A sneak peek at the coming year
The promised whiplash and discount rate reforms, as well as the UK’s exit from the European Union, are expected to shape the coming year for the industry. Insurers, brokers, loss adjusters and lawyers are wary of political uncertainties and the trends in…
Ageas and Tesco Bank in U-turn over Liverpool car park fire
Ageas and Tesco Bank have said they will refund any excesses paid by car-owners in relation to the Liverpool car park fire, amid widespread anger from customers.
Claims firm boss fined for 'unusual' attempt to buy number plate
The director of an accident claims company has been fined for going to extraordinary lengths to buy a private number plate.
Insured cat losses hit record $135bn in 2017, says Munich Re
The final insurance bill for natural catastrophes over 2017 is expected to come to $135bn (£99.6bn) – higher than ever before, according to Munich Re.
Saga names Gary Duggan CEO of retail broking arm
Saga has named Gary Duggan as CEO of its retail broking arm Saga Services.
Updated: Insurers slammed over Liverpool fire response
Insurance companies have been slammed by motorists for their response to the Liverpool car park blaze.
Sompo International buys Lexon Surety
Sompo International has acquired Lexon Surety Group, the second largest independent surety insurer in the United States.
Charles Philipps to leave MS Amlin
Charles Philipps is to step down from his role as CEO of MS Amlin after 19 years.
I work in insurance: Dr Keith O’Brien, behavioural insights lead, Simply Business
As the behavioural insights lead at Simply Business, O’Brien uses behavioural science to improve customer experience and the work-life balance of employees
Analysis: Why Amazon is ready to eat your lunch
Wherever you turn, Amazon seems to be the talk of the town.
Markerstudy plans growth as MGA following Qatar Re sale
Markerstudy will expand into the London market as a managing general agent following the sale of its insurance business to Qatar Re.
UK's first sharia-compliant home insurance launches
The UK’s first sharia-compliant home and landlord insurance has been launched by Insure Halal.
Qatar Re to acquire Markerstudy's Gibraltar-based insurance companies
Qatar Reinsurance Company Limited has signed a deal to buy Markerstudy’s Gibraltar-based insurance companies, subject to regulatory approval.
Editor's comment: Will Amazon give a little or take a lot?
I’m a big fan of Amazon. Although I’m not a Millennial, I’m used to getting the products I want delivered to where I want, when I want, without too much fuss.
Urban Jungle secures £1m in funding
Insurtech start-up Urban Jungle has completed a £1m seed investment round.
Post Power List 2018
2018 is likely to be a year dominated by data regulation, more Brexit negotiations and further Ogden reform and, as such, the key influencers reflect this