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Government 'priority' to work with insurance industry to enhance economy
The government will continue to work alongside the insurance industry in order to prepare for market changes.
Storm Angus brings flooding, damage and destruction to the UK
Large parts of the UK have been warned of further flooding and bouts of strong winds as a result of Storm Angus, the first named storm to hit the UK this year.
FCA boss warns insurers about ‘exploiting’ customers through Big Data
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned against insurers “exploiting” customers by using Big Data to unfairly tailor premiums.
High-net-worth fraud: A real rarity?
Many believe fraud in the high-net-worth market is rare. Is this the case, or are insurers just remaining tight-lipped about the problem?
Aviva's Stephen Pond on why prevention is the best possible cure
Embracing technology is the way forward for insurance companies
Axa launches new on-demand insurance app in partnership with Trov
The UK’s first on-demand insurance cover has been launched today through the free mobile app Trov, with the insurance being underwritten by Axa Insurance.
Amanda Blanc appointed as new chair of the ABI's General Insurance Council
Amanda Blanc has been appointed as the new chair of the Association of British Insurers’ General Insurance Council.
Innovation in Insurance 2016: Insurers are adapting to emerging risks
Insurers have been quick to adapt to emerging risks, a conference heard.
Ghost broker ordered to pay back £17,000 or face nine-month prison sentence
Insurance ‘ghost broker’ who set up 133 false policies has been ordered to pay back £17,000 or face a nine month jail sentence.
Gable creditors have 10 months to submit claims as company enters liquidation
Companies and individuals owed money by Gable have been invited to submit their claims after a Liechtenstein court appointed a liquidator to the company.
Innovation in Insurance 2016: Insurtech start-ups are an opportunity, not a threat
Insurers should see insurtech start-ups as an opportunity rather than a threat, a conference heard.
Lloyd's and Iran in trading talks
Lloyd’s of London has begun talks with Iran’s insurance industry on the potential of underwriting business in the Middle Eastern country.
Digital Insurance Awards 2016: Winners
The industry’s most digitally-savvy gathered at Post’s annual Digital Insurance Awards, where awards were handed out for technological triumphs.
Innovation in Insurance 2016: Insurers need to evolve to meet Millennial demands
Insurers have to evolve to meet the demands of the millennial market, Guidewire managing director Keith Stonell said today.
Gable turns on administrator over ‘illegal’ shareholder meeting
Gable said it was “illegally” denied voting rights at a shareholders meeting, in which a petition to wind up the company was passed.
Blog: Connected cars are making roads safer
Beyond futuristic gadgets, connected cars feature technology that can help avoid collisions and detect other hazards.
Dash cam app could help tackle motor fraud
Dash cam app Jolt, which records videos in the event of a crash via a driver’s smartphone, will launch next month.
£650,000 'crash for cash' gang sentenced
A sprawling crash for cash gang has been sentenced for its involvement in a £650,000 scam involving 23 insurers.
This week in Post: Cracking on with Christmas shopping
Walking around London and seeing the shops and streets beginning to fill up with signs of Christmas, I wondered what industry-related gifts insurance companies might be asking for this year.
Bupa buys dental provider for £835m
Health insurer Bupa has bought a private dental provider for £835m.
MAP staffer named 'underwriter of the year'
Richard Trubshaw, a property underwriter at Managing Agency Partners, has been named London’s leading underwriter based on broker nominations, according to a new report.
'Lavish' woman sentenced for taking insurance company for a ride
A woman has been sentenced after falsely claiming £10,000 for stolen horse saddles. The money was used to "fund her lavish lifestyle".
Hiscox appoints Justin Bowen as Europe chief underwriting officer
Hiscox has appointed Justin Bowen as chief underwriting officer for its European operations.
Women in Insurance: In Jenny’s footsteps
With diversity so high on the insurance industry’s agenda and the world of science recently celebrating the annual Ada Lovelace Day, highlighting the contribution of women in science, Post set out to find when the first female underwriter made her mark…