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Nanotechnology: Thinking small
With the use of nanotechnology increasing exponentially – up from 54 consumer products in 2005 to 1628 today — is this a positive advancement for insurers?
Your say: Telematics for the mass market
Post's recent roundtable on telematics made an interesting read and raised some valid points.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 3 July 2014
Penny was lucky enough to spend a splendid day quaffing champagne and eating lobster while watching the tennis at Wimbledon last week.
Voice of the Future: George MacDonald
Post talks to talented newcomers about what attracted them to insurance. This week it's the turn of George MacDonald, technology underwriter at Chubb Insurance.
Axa UK CEO Evans nominated as ABI chairman
Axa UK group chief executive Paul Evans has been nominated to replace Tidjane Thiam of Prudential as chairman of the Association of British Insurers.
Market Moves - 3 July 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market
Double figure hike for Japanese earthquake premiums
Japanese non-life insurers are expected to raise earthquake insurance premiums by an average of 15.5% according to a report in the Jiji Press.
Aviva poaches Great Eastern chief
The chief executive of Great Eastern, Chris Wei, is to join Aviva as head of its global life insurance business and Asia chairman.
XL Group extends Shariah compliant capacity to financial lines
XL Group has extended its Shariah compliant capacity to financial lines products across financial institutions, professional indemnity and management liability.
Improved contractors' combined product unveiled by Arista
Arista Insurance has launched a revamped contractors’ combined product following analysis on how the commercial lines underwriting specialist’s previous offering could be improved.
R&Q appoints Aon's Matthews as MD for Gibraltar platform
Randall and Quilter has appointed Andrew Matthews as managing director of R&Q Insurance Management (Gibraltar) previously known as R&Q Caledonian.
Sirius launches Lloyd’s managing agency
Sirius International Insurance Corporation has obtained approval to run its Lloyd’s Syndicate 1945 through its own managing agency effective 1st July.
Direct Group signs five year home affinity deal with Shop Direct
Ryan Speciality Group business Direct Group has penned a five year home insurance affinity deal with multi-brand digital retailer Shop Direct.
Southern Rock becomes latest insurer to join IFB
Southern Rock Insurance Company has become the latest member of the Insurance Fraud Bureau.
LV most recommended insurer by consumers
LV is the most recommended insurer in the UK, according to research conducted by You Gov.
Dwindling volumes contribute to lack of optimism in GI
General insurers have bucked the trend of growing optimism across the financial services industry, according to the latest CBI/PWC survey.
Helios agrees new reinsurance deals to free-up capital
Lloyd's-focused investment and underwriting outfit Helios Underwriting has secured several new collateralised reinsurance deals.
Brokers' knowledge of latent defects insurance growing
One third of commercial insurance brokers are concerned about income protection for tenants in a development in the event of a building defect arising, a BLP Insurance survey has found.
Allianz appoints Wilson global head of energy claims
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed David Wilson as global head of energy claims based in London.
Competition leads reinsurers to drop terrorism exclusion clauses
Heightened competition for reinsurance renewal has resulted in reinsurers withdrawing the terrorism exclusion clauses that were introduced after the September 11 attacks.
Sportscover and Haverford end sale talks
Acquisition talks between Sportscover and financial services company Haverford have ended with both parties expressing disappointment no deal was agreed.
Rogue CMCs face thousands of pounds in fines
Rogue claims firms who bombard people with nuisance calls could face large fines under plans announced by Justice Minister Lord Faulks QC.
Industry and government to meet on sharing society insurance solution
Insurance industry representatives are to meet with government and asset-sharing companies next month to discuss insurance solutions for people who share their homes and vehicles.