Insurer
Asia: Trade credit's double digit growth prospects
Trade credit insurance in Asia looks set to enjoy double-digit growth in the years ahead, but the market is not without challenges writes Nicky Burridge.
London companies back central placing process
The London company market has backed plans for a new electronic placement service, with the International Underwriting Association signing a statement of support for the project.
AIG sells $750m stake in China's PICC
AIG has sold a further share of its stake in China's largest general insurer PICC Property & Casualty.
Aviva prioritises digital tech with venture capital fund
Aviva will back new digital businesses with a venture capital programme, spending £20m a year for the next five years.
Interview: Aviva Commercial Lines: On top of the world
Three of Aviva’s commercial lines management team tell Post their plans for building on a business that is already in good shape.
Claimant solicitor fees dispute awarded to Axa
Axa claims it has uncovered cases of exaggerated legal costs from claimant firm Asons, which the insurer has passed on to the Solicitors' Regulation Authority.
C-Suite - Insurer: Cash in hand
The insurance industry must show customers they will reap the benefits of government changes.
PRA approves 19 SII internal models
The Prudential Regulation Authority has approved the use of a full or partial internal model under the Solvency II Directive for 19 insurers for use from 1 January 2016.
ABI criticises FCA's late decision on complaints rules timeframes
The Association of British Insurers is disappointed the Financial Conduct Authority's amendment to the implementation date for changes to complaints handling and reporting processes, announced today (4 December), has come too late to avoid insurers…
Catlin and former Home Secretary back 'Cyber Re' idea
Insurer boss Stephen Catlin and former Home Secretary Lord David Blunkett have both expressed support for the idea of a government-backed reinsurance scheme for cyber crime.
Impact Forum: Apple to launch electric car in 2019 predicts government adviser
Technology giant Apple has been tipped by a government adviser to launch into the motor market by 2019.
Impact Forum: Renewable energy equal with cyber in terms of Lloyd's growth potential
Reneweable energy is among the burgeoning new classes of business in the Lloyd’s and London markets, alongside cyber, it was claimed yesterday at the Post Impact Forum.
Quiz of the week - 4 December
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Chaucer appoints XL Catlin's Callan as CFO
Lloyd's insurer Chaucer has appointed Robert Callan as chief financial officer of Chaucer Syndicates.
Hiscox raids Catlin for product recall team hires
Hiscox has established a product recall team within its London market business with four new hires.
Bogus claimant found guilty in canteen slip and trip
A college chef who claimed for slipping in her work canteen has been found guilty of fraud by false representation, with CCTV evidence vital to the case.
FCA transparency proposal deemed a 'partial solution'
Industry commentators have challenged the Financial Conduct Authority for putting forward a "partial solution" in its proposal that would require general insurers to publish the prior year's premium on renewal notices, announced today (3 December).
Regulator proposes premium reminders for customers
General insurance providers will have to publish the previous year’s premiums on renewal notices if a proposal by the Financial Conduct Authority goes ahead.
Qatar Re to trade from Bermuda
Qatar Re will re-domicile in Bermuda after receiving approvals from the regulatory body.
Europe: Cyber thieves - the nightmare before Christmas for insurers
The nights are drawing in, Christmas is coming, and retailers are getting fat on the back of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which have boosted annual high street sales this year to record levels.
Ironshore opens New Zealand office
Ironshore International has opened a New Zealand office in Auckland today.
Serious crash claim costs up by 11% per policy each year
Amounts claimed in severe motor accidents rose but the number of claims made stayed steady, according to a report by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Post magazine - 3 December 2015
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available for Post subscribers. Download the latest Post iOS app edition on the App Store or read the Post digital edition online.
C-Suite - Insurer: Standing strong together
Regulation of CMCs is welcome, but the industry can also do its bit to show it isn’t a pushover.