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The rise and fall of Gable – where does this leave brokers?
The Liechtenstein-based insurer entered administration last month
New insurtech enters the market to drive uptake in cyber policies
New insurtech start-up, Cyberfense, has been approved by the Financial Conduct Authority and can now operate as an MGA.
Brendan McCafferty appointed intermediated and direct CEO of Axa
Axa has appointed Brendan McCafferty as CEO, intermediated and direct, assuming the duties left following Amanda Blanc’s promotion to group CEO.
Imperial Consultants reveals new management team
Imperial Consultants has unveiled its new management team with former insurers leading development projects for the loss adjuster.
SMEs will be hit hardest by a UK terror attack
Small and medium size enterprises will be hit hardest in the event of a terrorist attack in the UK, according to Pool Re’s Quarterly Threat Report.
Government releases report to help homeowners prepare for flooding
The government has teamed up with the insurance industry to deliver a report that will help customers better protect their homes and businesses from flooding damage.
This week in Post: Tricks and treats
This week, some Post colleagues and I went to a Halloween party dressed as whiplash victims. The joke was lost on other attendees, whose business was mainly commercial lines, and we ended up reassuring walking vegetables, bloody nurses and train engines…
Consumers crave 'all in one' insurer
An overwhelming proportion of consumers would buy all their insurance cover from a single company if they could, according to survey findings.
Spotlight on health insurance: Medical questionnaires and fraud
The health of a potential employee may have a major impact on their future productivity and, given the law of averages, at least one candidate being interviewed for any particular position is likely to have existing health issues.
Government 'does not understand' cyber threat to driverless cars
The government does not fully understand the risk posed to driverless cars by hackers, Parliament heard.
Insurers 'must adapt lines to changing terrorist threat'
Insurers must create new lines of cover to protect against the changing threat of terrorism, according to a new report.
XL Catlin reports decrease in GWP in Q3 2016
XL Catlin has seen a decrease in its gross written premiums due to higher premiums costs.
Vantage holdings set to acquire more brokers following NSM acquisition
NSM has acquired Vantage Holdings, owner of outdoor leisure and liability broker Vantage Insurance Services and Classic Insurance Services.
Fadata increases investment in Nordic region with new Stockholm office
Fadata has decided to increase its investment in the Nordic region through the launch of its new office in Stockholm.
Supreme court rules in AIG's favour against Impact
The Supreme Court yesterday allowed AIG’s appeal against Impact Funding Solutions by a majority of four to one.
Articulating terror risks with construction policies
As the areas affected by war and terrorism expand, the number of risks seeking insurance in those regions is increasing.
QBE's Richard Pryce on why the insurance industry must seek certainty on Brexit
We all planned for it but it’s fair to say that few among us believed we would actually have to execute our Brexit contingency strategies.
AA urges chancellor to 'keep his hands' off IPT
The AA has urged chancellor Philip Hammond to “keep his hands” off Insurance Premium Tax as the insurer's latest British Insurance Premium Index reveals a mixed bag for homeowners.
AIG raises property terrorism limits to $1bn
American International Group has raised its property terrorism insurance limits globally to $1bn (£800m).
Lorega hires four directors to build new product lines
Lorega has appointed four new directors as part of the MGA’s growth strategy.
Gibraltar launches ‘major investigation’ into Enterprise board
Gibraltar will launch a “major investigation” into whether Enterprise Insurance misled its financial watchdog over its financial position.
Bollington to transfer 3500 policies affected by Enterprise
Bollington Underwriting will block transfer 3500 policies affected by the Enterprise collapse to a new provider.
Medco qualifying criteria 'isn’t a good enough solution for whiplash culture'
The Ministry of Justice has published a revised set of "qualifying criteria" which applies to MROs that are registered on the Medco system.
FSCS starts refunding motor premiums of Enterprise customers
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme will refund motor policies for customers affected by the Enterprise collapse from today.