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Allianz detects record levels of fraud in 2024
Allianz has announced it detected record levels of fraud in 2024, up 10% from 2023.
Which? names and shames insurers falling short on claims
A Which? survey of over 4,700 car insurance claimants has ranked insurers based on customer satisfaction with their claims processes.
Insurance regulation: Who watches the watchdogs?
As HM Treasury looks to the financial watchdogs to help boost the general insurance sector’s competitiveness, Marcel Le Gouais observes oversight of the FCA and PRA is starting to look very different.
Climate campaign group slams government’s captives consultation
Global NGO campaign Insure Our Future has criticised HM Treasury’s captives consultation due to the potential for lowering capital requirements for captives to benefit from the fossil fuel industry.
Ki and QBE’s partnership; Rokstone’s leadership changes; IUAD’s milestone hit
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Insurers urged to share more cyber information
Cybersecurity professionals have called on the insurance industry to encourage cyber information sharing and take a collaborative approach to security.
Ex-Aviva CEO Wilson named Policy Expert chair
Policy Expert has appointed Mark Wilson as its new chair, effective from February 2025.
Extinction Rebellion identifies ‘wanted’ CEOs
Extinction Rebellion has targeted five insurance companies in the City of London this morning (30 January).
What insurers should do to stop sexual harassment
Analysis: Damisola Sulaiman reviews the progress of trade bodies in responding to the Financial Conduct Authority’s findings on sexual harassment in the industry and explores what steps insurers and brokers can take to prevent abusive incidents and the…
Palestine Action targets 15 Allianz offices overnight
Protest group Palestine Action claims to have targeted 15 Allianz offices across Europe, including nine in the UK, over the insurer’s links to weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems.
Insurance Fraud Bureau investigating 140 fake adverts
The Insurance Fraud Bureau is currently investigating 140 claims linked to paid-advert spoofing activity, collectively worth £1.82m.
Ignite targeting £50m of home premium per year by 2027
Ignite has told Insurance Post that, following its partnership with Ageas and Yoga, it’s aiming to generate £50m of home premium a year by 2027.
Percayso’s quote platform; Lloyd’s milestone; Brokerslink’s president
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Allianz and LV to merge claims operations
Allianz has started the process to merge the claims operations of both Allianz Commercial and Allianz Personal, which includes LV, Insurance Post can reveal.
Insurance solution to reopen Ukraine’s airports in the works
Marsh McLennan CEO John Doyle has said that work is under way on an insurance solution that will allow Ukrainian airports to reopen.
Aviva responds after Palestine Action targets Bristol site
Aviva has confirmed its Bristol site remains open despite activists from Palestine Action targeting the office this morning.
Climate protesters fail in attempt to cut insurer comms
Climate protesters Shut The System have claimed to hit major insurers by cutting communication cables yesterday (20 January). However, disruption appears to be minimal.
Arch promotes Bottle to UK MD
Arch Insurance International has promoted senior vice president of distribution and strategy Mike Bottle to UK managing director with immediate effect.
Acorn acquires MyPolicy; Sedgwick’s repairs initiative; Bridgehaven’s head of claims
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
IFB to launch integrated fraud database in 2026
The Insurance Fraud Bureau will launch a ‘unified fraud technology platform,’ which will integrate insurance fraud datasets into one database, in 2026.
Q&A: Shirley Woolham, Minster Law
Shirley Woolham, CEO of Minster Law, speaks to Insurance Post about the firm's return to profitability, its investment strategy, and her opinions on the Whiplash reforms.
Which? argues insurers aren’t meeting Consumer Duty requirements
Which? is calling for the Financial Conduct Authority to crack down on bad practices from insurers, following research revealing the struggles people face when choosing insurance policies.
Lloyd’s broker CEO under investigation for sexual misconduct
Insurance Post understands the CEO of a Lloyd’s broker is under investigation for sexual misconduct and drug use, among other things.
Aviva accused of ‘greenwashing’ by campaigners over tree removal
Aviva has drawn criticism from the residents of Wivenhoe, Essex, over plans to chop down a 120-year-old oak tree to tackle nearby subsidence.