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Zhong An IPO float opens with $550m cornerstone investment
The long-awaited initial public offering for online-only insurers Zhong An has launched.
MGR takes aim at London aviation market
Mapfre Global Risks has entered the London aviation market.
Hiscox estimates Harvey impact at $150m
Hiscox anticipates the impact Hurricane Harvey to produce net claims of $150m (£110.6m).
Blog: Don't turn your back on fraud-busting tech
Fraudsters never rest and Lior Koskas, managing director of Digilog UK, urges the industry to remain open to sharing in the latest risk identification tools and continually review procedures for fraud.
AIG's Baldwin on how the London Market should view Brexit
As Brexit discussions continue, Anthony Baldwin, CEO of AIG Europe and AIG UK, asks if the London Market should be die-hard Brexiteers, cautious optimists, accepting pragmatists or devastated pessimists.
Swinton reports a drop in pre-tax profit during 2016 financial year following 'strategic' transformation
Swinton has reported pre-tax profit of £11.5m in the financial year ending 31st December 2016, down from £15.9m in the same period last year.
Lloyd’s and MGA market are growth areas for Davies Group: Saulter
Davies Group eyes up Lloyd's and MGA market as opportunity for growth, says CEO Dan Saulter.
Eight Bar Financial International acquires Accident Exchange Limited as part of major restructure
Accident Exchange Limited has been acquired by Eight Bar Financial International as part of a major restructure within Automotive and Insurance Group, AEL’s parent company.
This Week in Post: A new world of data awaits
I often find myself targeted by banner ads ranging from pizza takeaways, to – inexplicably - elderly toilet aids.
Davies Group continues spending spree with Ambant acquisition
Davies Group has acquired specialist insurance provider, Ambant Limited, which will see a new insurance division being formed within the group.
ERS appoints ex-Pen CUO Martin Hall as active underwriter
Lloyd’s syndicate ERS has appointed ex-Pen chief underwriting officer, Martin Hall, as active underwriter.
Downey replaces Hall as CUO for Pen
Tom Downey has been promoted to chief underwriting officer for Pen Underwriting, replacing Martin Hall.
Blog: Claims handlers vs robots
Steve Grieve, chief information officer at Claims Consortium Group, explores whether machines really can take over from humans in a claims environment.
Admiral launches home and motor multicover policy
Admiral has launched a Multicover insurance product, combining its car and home insurance into one policy.
Insurers prepare to tackle grey areas of GDPR as consultation opens
Concerns have been raised in the industry over grey areas regarding the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation.
Zhong An seeks $11bn IPO valuation
Hong Kong-based online property and casualty insurer Zhong An is planning to seek an initial public offering valuation of up to $11bn (£8.3bn).
M&S Insurance corrects renewal letter to remind customers to shop around
Exclusive: M&S has contacted its general insurance customers to remind them that they can shop around for cheaper insurance, following the introduction of renewal transparency laws.
Customers want more services, says Bain & Co.
There is a growing divide in insurance between low-cost providers and those trying to differentiate themselves by offering more services according to global consultancy Bain & Co.
Blog: Making cyber relevant
Neil Ross and Delvin Tillett, senior vice-president and assistant vice-president for underwriting at Axis Pro Europe, explain how insurers and underwriters can make cyber policies relevant in today's fast-moving business environment.
International: Battling cyber crime in ports and at sea
Susanna Marsden, claims executive at the TT Club, looks at the causes of cyber crime, risks to ports and ships, as well as the practical issues affecting insurers and brokers.
Generali Asia appoints former AIG executive as chief customer officer
Generali Asia has appointed a former AIG senior executive as chief customer officer for the region.
LV reduces headcount by 400 in £40m cost-cutting drive
LV has reduced its headcount by 400 over the past year as part of a £40m cost-cutting drive.
Insurance growth to drive infrastructure resilience boom: World Bank CFO
Insurance sector efforts to boost coverage in both developed and undeveloped markets has the potential to create more resilient infrastructure and mitigate risks, the World Bank’s chief financial officer has said.
Video: Crif's Sara Costantini on data's impact on pet insurance
Sara Costantini, director at Crif Decision Solutions, discusses with Post commissioning editor Cecile Brisson how data could revolutionise the pet insurance market.