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Fintech continues to grow despite worries over attracting talent
Half of UK fintech firms are expecting revenue growth to more than double in the next year, with some expecting their next fund raising round to exceed £2.5bn.
Hurricane Irma insured losses to be 'significantly' higher than anticipated
Insured losses as a result of Hurricane Irma will be "significantly" higher than originally expected.
Live blog: Ogden discount rate reform
Follow reactions to the draft reform to the Ogden discount rate reform in our live blog.
Markel to acquire ECIC
Specialist insurer, Markel International has acquired EC Insurance Company.
I work in Insurance: Vanessa Riboloni, CII
Vanessa Riboloni is the knowledge services team leader at the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Zurich merges two divisions to be led by Peter Huber
Zurich has appointed Peter Huber as CEO of Zurich International, which brings together Zurich International Life and Zurich International Corporate Solutions as one team.
Industry welcomes draft reform on Ogden discount rate
Insurers have welcomed government plans to alter the way the discount rate is set in future.
Top 30 European Insurers 2017 Ranking: A mixed year for insurers
Market conditions for European insurers are extremely challenging, with companies facing a wide range of difficulties. Some have had to restructure their books of business because of poor results in the past, although their ability to turn around…
Penny Black's Social Month: September 2017
Youth camp, yachting champs and getting damp
My other life: Andy Baldwin, cyclist
Andy Baldwin, marketing executive at NMU, is training for a 100-mile charity bike ride.
FSCS declares three insurance companies in default
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has declared three insurance companies in default.
Fixed costs for deafness claims proposed
The Civil Justice Council has published recommendations for fixed costs applying to noise induced hearing loss cases.
Career File: Jon Cawley, NFU Mutual
Jon Cawley set to take head of claims role at NFU Mutual
Watchstone CEO Mukerjee: 'There is no yard sale'
Indro Mukerjee, the outgoing CEO of Watchstone has admitted that while it might have been more “romantic” or “Hollywood” to have grown the business by acquisitions during his two year tenure, it would not have benefited shareholders long term.
Law firms warned over handling of holiday sickness claims
Solicitors have been slapped with a warning over the handling of holiday sickness claims following evidence of rising fraud.
Munich Re Digital Partners to roll out ride-sharing digital platform
Munich Re Digital Partners has entered a partnership with ride-sharing platform Drover in order to provide fleet owners and ride sharing drivers with personalised policies.
Tokio Marine picks Luxembourg for post-Brexit EU hub
Tokio Marine has become the latest insurer to base its post-Brexit European hub in Luxembourg.
Editor's comment: Feel pride
Throughout the year at sports day, parent-teacher consultations, and music and dance recitals, I say to my son “as long as you try your best” no one can ask any more of you.
Interview: Meet the people making insurance more diverse
This month the Dive In festival returns, aiming to help insurance get fit for the future, highlighting the business case for diverse and inclusive workplaces and providing practical ideas and inspiration for how to bring about positive change. Post finds…
Co-op trials Facebook car insurance chatbot
Co-op Insurance is trialling the UK’s first car insurance chatbot via Facebook Messenger.
Direct Line tops the poll for new GI complaints
Direct Line, Aviva and Ageas are among the firms to have the most new GI complaints made about them to the Financial Ombudsman in H1.
Join our live webinar on diversity
Post has teamed up with the Chartered Insurance Institute for a webinar on diversity and inclusion in the industry.
Construction and engineering MGA Ensurance launches in UK
Construction and engineering managing general agent Ensurance has launched in the UK this month.
Ingenie to expand telematics footprint, announces tie-up with Ageas’ Back Me Up
Exclusive: Young driver and telematics specialist Ingenie is poised to branch out into non-motor products and expand its underwriting footprint to older UK drivers.