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Consumers remain unconvinced by driverless cars as Google suffers latest setback
More than a third of motorists polled by U Switch believe the introduction of autonomous vehicles will drive up their car insurance premiums.
CFC launches global cyber risk portal
CFC has extended its cyber product suite with the launch of an online hub, which it claims enables brokers to deliver an end-to-end solution to their clients.
National Crime Agency targeted in revenge cyber attack
A group of hackers who were behind previous cyber attacks on Microsoft and Sony have claimed responsibility for downing the website of the UK’s National Crime Agency in an apparent revenge attack.
Hiscox report finds one in five small businesses are not insured
One in five small business owners and managers do not have any insurance, according to a survey carried out across six countries by Hiscox.
Roundtable: Media Perception: Holding the insurance industry to account
Former Post editors from the past three decades met up recently to discuss changing perceptions of the insurance sector and the role the media has played in shaping it.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 3 September 2015
Everyone deserves a summer break of sorts, but it was with some trepidation Penny agreed to take part in Post’s team day out.
Female Millennials: How to attract young women
A recent PWC report showed female millennials had reservations about working in the insurance industry. Post investigates what the sector can do to include this group in its future workforce
Career Development: Endsleigh celebrates Golden Jubilee
Endsleigh has begun its Golden Jubilee year, celebrating 50 years of insuring students and young professionals.
Carlyle to acquire Innovation Group at 40p per share
A 40p per share price has been agreed for private equity firm Carlyle to acquire the Innovation Group.
Swiss insurer Helvetia increases profits and records dynamic growth
Helvetia has recorded a "very satisfying business performance" for the first half of 2015, which it claims reflects the successful acquisitions of Nationale Suisse and Basler Austria last year.
Apil president calls for collaboration on CMCs and young driver safety
The president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers wants to “ratchet down the rhetoric” and create greater collaboration between insurers and claimant solicitors by targeting mutual priorities.
Former Zurich CEO Riddell returns to Pool Re as non-exec
Pool Re has recruited former Zurich Global Corporate boss Geoffrey Riddell as a non-executive director.
SMEs rate insurers among the top three most transparent institutions
A survey of SME directors carried out by Axa found that the least transparent institution that they have regular dealings with is their local council. The most transparent in order were accountants, lawyers, and insurers.
Insurers risk losing customers amid demand for smartphone interaction
General insurers are in danger of losing their customers to new entrants unless they step up their digital game, according to research carried out by Deloitte.
LMA poll highlights casualty underwriters' fears for reinsurance market
The majority of casualty treaty underwriters polled by the Lloyd’s Market Association believe the international reinsurance market is in danger of repeating historical mistakes by offering more relaxed terms and conditions.
Build up to Aviva and Friends Life merger probed by FCA, claims report
The Financial Conduct Authority is investigating the build up to Aviva’s merger with Friends Life and has asked investment bankers involved in the deal to hand over records.
Octo Telematics unveils smartphone app at British Motor GP
Octo Telematics has launched a smartphone app that allows motorists to track, score and improve their driving and riding behaviour, while also delivering drivers with a qualified risk profile to its insurance partners.
RDG to bolster commercial and SME presence following Astle hire
Ageas’ head of broker development James Astle is to join insurance services firm Ryan Direct Group as broker development director for personal and commercial lines business.
Fosun's insurance profits increased 15-fold in first half
Chinese conglomerate Fosun's insurance profits in the first six months of 2015 climbed 1463% to 1.79bn yuan (£182m) compared to the same period last year.
QBE confirms Lingafelter appointment in Asia-Pacific
QBE has confirmed the appointment of Mark Lingafelter, previously managing director and CEO of Chubb in Australia.
Ageas sells Hong Kong division to Chinese private equity firm
Ageas has sold its Hong Kong division to China's largest private equity firm JD Capital for HK$10.7bn (£895m).
Autonomous Trucks: The road to autonomy
As the first autonomous truck gets a road licence in the US, how will the introduction of driverless fleets affect the industry?
Household Underinsurance: The cost of home improvement
With homeowners moving less frequently and spending more time on improving their homes, the issue of property underinsurance has never been more pertinent.
Old wounds re-opened as Accident Exchange raises dishonest evidence concerns
Six years after the Autofocus fraud scandal, Accident Exchange is to write an open letter to defendant law firms and insurance companies it believes are engaged in dishonest car hire rate evidence activity.