Insurer
Subsidence: A close call with cracks
While subsidence claims have been insignificant of late, some subsidence experts believe another event year could be around the corner.
Insurers encouraged to improve claims experience as poll highlights delays
More than two in five (41%) motor and home insurance customers have suffered delays and problems when making claims, according to research by Consumer Intelligence.
Businesses are paying later in China but economy is resilient, says Euler Hermes
Credit insurer Euler Hermes believes domestic consumption in China will support the economy but volatility is delaying business payments.
Analysis: Hong Kong's 2016 prospects
Insurers in Hong Kong look set to have a testing year in 2016 as competition remains intense, margins are tight and the market gears up for a new regulatory regime writes Nicky Burridge.
Business interruption from cyber attacks a growing concern, says AGCS
Business interruption is the top risk globally for the fourth year in succession according to Allianz's Risk Barometer 2016 - an annual survey of risk managers.
Blog: What will Maurice Tulloch's legacy as Aviva UK GI CEO be?
The news that Maurice Tulloch is to step down from his post as CEO of Aviva’s UK general insurance business should not have come as much surprise.
C-Suite - Insurer: Taking it personally
The pace of change in the IT landscape means insurers must listen and act on feedback from brokers
Aviva faces Tulloch successor conundrum
With Aviva's well-regarded UK general insurance CEO Maurice Tulloch stepping down to focus on a global role within the insurer, speculation is mounting as to which direction the company will take in naming a successor.
RSA reaches out-of-court settlement with former Irish CEO Smith
RSA has reached an out-of-court settlement with the former CEO of its Irish operation Philip Smith.
Right Choice buys three breakdown brands from ERS
Right Choice Insurance Brokers has acquired three motor breakdown insurance brands from ERS resulting in the transfer of approximately 150,000 vehicles and customers insuring under the Autonational, Auto Aid and Eurorescue brands.
Generali unveils extended business risk analysis advisory solution
Generali has launched an advisory solution providing support in business risk analysis to its corporate clients, which has also been extended to franchised businesses.
Acromas offloads tax losses to Saga for £7.65m
Over-50s insurer Saga is to acquire tax losses from Acromas SPC Co and Acromas Mid Co - a 31.5% shareholder in Saga, worth £15.3m, according to a Saga trading statement.
Pre-April renewal flood victims facing hiked household premiums
Flood victims who are due to renew their household insurance policy before the April introduction of Flood Re will be faced with inflated premiums, amid widespread rate reductions elsewhere.
DLG predicts up to £140m in flood losses
Losses incurred by Direct Line Group following flooding caused by the storms Desmond, Eva and Frank during December are expected to total between £110m and £140m.
MSIG explores telematics in Singapore with trial
MSIG is looking for drivers to participate in a six month study to analyse driver behaviour in Singapore.
Blog: Five reasons Sian Fisher is a good choice for CII CEO
This morning Sian Fisher was unveiled as the new CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Esure secures insurance fraud verdict over Breitling claim
Esure has won a victory in the fight against insurance fraud after a man was found guilty after falsely claiming on his home insurance policy for a £6000 Breitling watch he never owned.
Blog: From AIG to Zurich, five predictions for insurers in 2016
Now that we have all had a chance to get back into our pre-Xmas routines; quit our cous-cous diets and break our new year’s resolutions, I thought it would be a good time to look into my crystal ball and predict how the year might pan out for insurers.
Esure appoints from DLG for senior underwriting role
Esure Group has appointed David Meader from Direct Line Group as head of motor underwriting.
Tulloch to focus on global role as Aviva hunts for new UKGI CEO
Aviva is on the lookout for a new UK general insurance CEO with Maurice Tulloch shifting his focus full-time to his responsibilities as global general insurance chairman.
ABI and Biba launch joint code for vulnerable customers
The Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers' Association have today (11 January) launched a joint code of good practice to help insurers and brokers recognise and help potentially vulnerable motor and home insurance customers.
Ageas teams up with Pii to cover landlords
Ageas has launched a new property owners' scheme in conjunction with underwriting agency Property Insurance Initiatives (Pii).
Zurich commercial broker and claims director Spencer to depart
Zurich UK’s commercial broker and claims services director Adrian Spencer is to step down at the end of January as part of wider cost cutting at the insurer, Post can reveal.
'Top choice' Fisher praised by industry figures
Sian Fisher's appointment as Chartered Insurance Institute CEO has won praise from industry leaders.