Liability
Government to launch Martyn’s Law consultation after Christmas
The government will launch a consultation on proposed counterterrorism measures that smaller premises will have to take as soon as possible, according to a Home Office official.
Could COP 28 leave insurers with more stranded assets?
As COP 28 kicks off on 30 November, Emma Ann Hughes examines how the race to net zero is creating stranded assets, affecting insureds and insurers.
Axa’s bodycams; Pen’s box at Lloyd’s; Utility Warehouse’s CEO steps down
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Brace yourself for claims following Black Friday
Ahead of Black Friday on 24 November, Sophie King examines the impact that challenges affecting the global supply chain could have on product recall and liability claims for insurers.
Insurers are financially steady but shaky at articulating risks
Analysis of Solvency II reporting of 100 of the largest non-life UK and Ireland insurers showed the financial strength of the market remains strong but providers need to up their game on articulating operational risks.
AssuredPartners’ double swoop; LMA and Liiba’s collab; Pen’s IP proposition
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
IFB reveals how AI has sped up detection of fraudulent claims
One year on from launching its AI counter-fraud solution, the Insurance Fraud Bureau has revealed how the tool has “elevated” the sector's fight against fraud.
Arch takes Aon team; Gallagher expands operations; Vision Track’s CEO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Q&A: Beatriz Valenti, QBE Europe
QBE Europe's director of insurance shares her growth plans, the importance of finding the right talent and need to diversify product offerings.
Insurers welcome Automated Vehicles Bill included in the King’s Speech
The King’s Speech announced the government's intention to, in this parliament, introduce long-awaited legislation covering the use of self-driving vehicles on the UK’s roads.
RSA’s PI product; Jensten’s One Broker deal; GTA names chair
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Implementing dual PI discount rate could be ‘complicated’
Speaking at an Association of British Insurers event, a panel of experts agreed that while a dual discount rate could lead to better accuracy, it could prove to be very complicated to work with.
Zurich cuts claims times; Marsh's global cyber practice; Brown & Brown partners with Ageas
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Howden’s climate practice, Ecclesiastical and Iprism partner and WTW’s claims chief
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Industry calls for clarity on self-driving liability
The industry has called for legislation and clarity on self-driving vehicle liability in the upcoming King's Speech in order to be able to step up and provide cover.
Top 100 UK Insurers 2023: Personal lines insurers hardest hit by inflation
Valeria Ermakova, associate director for analytics at AM Best, reveals while reserving for claims inflation is shaking the nation's insurers, actions taken by the top 10 of this year's Insurance Post Top 100 UK Insurers List helped these providers hold…
McLarens aims to become the go-to adjuster for hospitality claims
Rebecca Webster, McLaren’s broker development lead, shares why the claims services provider has launched its hospitality offering and what challenges lie ahead.
Lloyd’s risk tool; Pattern and Giggster partner; Howden’s driving offering
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Top 75 MGAs: PIB Group
PIB Group’s main MGA-MGU activities dealing in UK-based non-life risks in 2022 were Citynet Underwriting Services, Let Alliance, Q Underwriting, Thistle Insurance Services and UKInsuranceNET, according to Insuramore.
Top 75 MGAs: Simply Business
Simply Business provides cover for more than 900,000 small businesses and landlords, earning it a place on this year’s Insurance Post Top 75 MGAs list.
Top 75 MGAs: Nexus Underwriting
Nexus Underwriting is celebrating 15 years in operation and has managed to make this year's Insurance Post Top 75 MGAs list.
Top 75 MGAs 2023: Markerstudy
Markerstudy was named one of the country’s two biggest MGAs after achieving revenues of between £80m and £100m for UK-based non-life risks in 2022.