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ABI calls for changes to ‘flawed’ Solvency II risk margin
Insurers have submitted a request to the regulator for changes over a “flawed” portion of Solvency II.
AI service could transform claims handling of damaged vehicles
Artificial intelligence that can estimate vehicle repair costs within seconds just by analysing an image has the power to revolutionise claims handling, developers said.
QBE denies £12.1bn Allianz takeover bid
QBE said there was “no basis” to reports it is in talks on a £12.1bn takeover bid from Allianz.
Questgates launches cyber investigation service to assess business interruption loss
Questgates has launched a cyber investigation loss adjusting service that can assess the cause and liability of a cyber attack.
Insurers extend travel cover amid Trump travel ban
Travel insurers will allow policyholders to claim if they are denied entry to the US.
Exoskeletons: How wearable robotics could transform medical claims
It sounds like science fiction, but exoskeletons are increasingly being used in rehabilitation therapy and insurers are getting in on the act.
Allianz awarded chartered status by CII
The Chartered Insurance Institute has awarded Chartered Insurer status to Allianz Insurance.
This week: Decisions, scorecards and a viable alternative
After a slow start to 2017 I suddenly had lots of decisions to make this week about holidays, extracurricular activites and building plans (for my extension).
Quiz of the week - 27 January
Test your knowledge on this week's insurance news.
Discount rate review delayed despite court refusing ABI's appeal
The Association of British Insurers’ appeal to the High Court over the discount rate review has been refused.
European insurers hoping to emulate UK’s ‘aggressive’ fraud data sharing regime
Half of insurers in Europe that don’t currently share information with competitors on fraud wish to do so, according to a survey.
Blog: Brexit could have heavy impact on construction
Seven months on from the UK's decision to leave the European Union, uncertainty and speculation about the implications continue to face UK businesses.
DWF saves Triton on day of administration
Law firm DWF acquired Triton on the day that the multidisciplinary organisation went into administration.
Flood Re to hit 130,000 policies by April
Flood Re is on track to back 130,000 policies in its first year of operation, the scheme’s chief financial officer Adam Golding told Post.
Government publishes bill to trigger Article 50
The government’s bill to trigger Article 50 and exit the European Union has been published today with a Parliamentary debate scheduled to take place on Tuesday of next week.
Hiscox rolls out new security incident response policy
Hiscox has launched a new security incident response policy to protect SMEs against terrorism, bribery, extortion and industrial espionage.
UK could be downrated as a result of Brexit, says Fitch
A hard Brexit may lead to the UK's sovereign rating being downgraded.
Cycling: Superhighways for European insurers?
Cycling as both a sport and a means of commuting currently enjoys a very high profile. Whether for health, convenience or passion, it seems more people are turning to pedal power, and the European insurance industry is beginning to take notice.
Intesa weighs bid for Generali
Italy's largest bank Intesa Sanpaulo is investigating a potential bid for Italy's largest insurer Generali.
Direct Line launches new telematics app to reduce risk of crashes in young drivers
Direct Line has launched new telematics app to promote safe driving in drivers aged 17-25-years old and reduce the risk of crashes.
Start-up broker Cuvva launches pay-as-you-go motor insurance
Pay-as-you-go broker, Cuvva is to launch a car insurance product for people who use their vehicles infrequently.
Treasury Committee on Solvency II post-Brexit hears evidence from ABI and Lloyd's
Industry leaders gave oral evidence on Wednesday to a Treasury Committee on Solvency II post-Brexit.
Compre buys W&W's Ridgwell Fox legacy business
Compre is to acquire Wüstenrot & Württembergische's share of the Ridgwell Fox pool legacy reinsurance business.
Aon group president Steve McGill to leave
Aon group president Steve McGill is to leave the firm.