Marketing
Aviva, AIG, XL Catlin and Zurich discuss importance of brand within insurer marketing strategies
Insurers are becoming more sophisticated in their quest to deliver ‘brand value' given the growing number of marketing channels available to deliver their messages.
Allianz sponsors Asian Champions League
Global general insurer Allianz has signed a four year sponsorship agreement with the Asian Football Confederation for three major cup competitions.
Marketing chief Giles leaves AIA for Chubb
Marcus Giles, who formerly worked at Ace from 1999 to 2010, has left his role as head of direct marketing at AIA to join Chubb.
Blog: How brokers should pitch a new scheme to an insurer
To be pitch perfect, a broker needs to detail the new scheme they want the insurer to invest in.
Marketing: Image is everything
Insurers must stand out from the competition to attract custom. What lessons can they learn from outside the sector?
Roundtable: Talking marketing tactics
With the industry seeking to find out just how a single view of the customer can be achieved, Post, in association with Visionware, brought together specialists in a roundtable to discuss how digital is driving business
Digital marketing platform could help insurers beat 'money drain' of price comparison sites
Digital marketing group Digital Animal plans to help insurers take back control of their spend and kick price comparison websites to the curb.
Could other start-ups follow the Beyonce name-checking Lemonade in seeking musical inspiration
This week saw the launch of the much trumpeted and anticipated peer-to-peer insurer Lemonade.
Rebranded Ed takes its name from Lloyd's roots
Newly rebranded Ed, the international broker formerly known as Cooper Gay, has revealed to Post the inspiration behind the name is Lloyd's founder Edward Lloyd.
Tardy leaves Paris for Axa Asia marketing and digital role
Global insurer Axa has appointed Frederic Tardy as its Asia chief marketing, digital, data and customer officer.
Octopus Group acquisition paves the way for Verastar entry into insurance market
Verastar has acquired the Octopus group of companies in a deal that enables Verastar to enter the UK insurance broking and digital marketing sectors.
IMPRC 2016: Veil must be lifted on insurance to gain trust
The insurance industry needs be more transparent on what is does in order to gain customer traction and trust.
IMPRC 2016: Dialogue more important than just demanding payment say top insurer PRs
Consumers shouldn’t only hear from their insurers once a year when it comes to renewing policies, a conference heard.
IMPRC 2016: Marketing professionals define what makes a brand powerful
Three leading insurance marketing professionals were each given 400 seconds to outline their communication strategies at a ‘pecha kucha’ session at an industry conference.
Lloyd's aims to bring market together with enhanced Sydney office
Lloyd's has officially opened an office in Sydney designed to bring its market syndicates and participants together.
Flood Re updates, Legacy sell offs, fraudsters, lobbying and solicitors' PI
The best of Post the last week in case you missed it
The Insurance Marketing and PR Awards shortlist is out today
Today Post can reveal the shortlist for the Insurance Marketing and PR awards.
Garwyn Ireland and Associated Loss Adjusters to rebrand as Davies Ireland
Garwyn Ireland and Associated Loss Adjusters will trade as Davies Ireland with managing director of Garwyn Ireland Peter Haran to lead the new group.
Claimant lawyers and CMCs see PI advertising spend reach £76m in 2014
Claimant lawyers' spending on personal injury and clinical negligence advertising increased 182% between 2010 and 2014 reflecting the impact of the 2013 referral fee ban on the market.
John Lewis enlists 'Monty the Penguin' team for new home insurance advert
John Lewis has enlisted the team behind its popular ‘Monty the Penguin’ Christmas advert for a new campaign to promote its home insurance products.
C-Suite - Insurer: Making customers feel loved
A strong relationship between brand and customer is key to future success, says Gary Duggan.
Allied World launches first Asia-Pacific marketing campaign
Following the acquisition of RSA's Hong Kong and Singapore operations, Allied World is building its brand in the region.
John O’Roarke teases details about post-LV career
He was once a top dog at Churchill. For the last eight years he has been behind one of the hottest success stories in insurance with LV.