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This week: A whole new world
I'd like to tell you in my spare time this week I've learnt a new language or picked up a new skill but in the true spirit of staying indoors we've mostly been bingeing on Disney Plus, with the Aladdin remake a firm favourite.
Whatever else, government must mandate e-scooter insurance, says panel
The government should require e-scooter riders to buy insurance, according to a panel of experts speaking as part of Post’s Motor Insurance World Live on Wednesday.
Motor Insurance World Live video presentation: Same problem, new challenges; tackling motor fraud in 2020
Allianz has been tackling fraud for over a decade with savings increasing year-on-year for the last ten years.
Six month coronavirus lockdown could force 'total reassessment' of motor insurance risks
Falling motor claims frequencies may mean insurers reconsider what they’re charging policyholders, though their ability to act proactively could be stymied by uncertainty over the length of the Covid-19 emergency, an event heard.
Motor Insurance World Live video presentation: The car is the star
Motor insurance companies have long focused on rating factors such as a driver’s age, occupation and where they live.
Motor Mouth podcast 10: From car salvage to the future of work – what is the future of motor insurance?
Director of content Jonathan Swift discuss how the sector will adapt to challenges being presented at the moment with Motor Insurance World sponsor E2E Total Loss Management and its chief operating officer Neil Joslin.
Sabre delays special dividend as profits shrink in 2019
Sabre has delayed its special dividend to shareholders, citing the need to wait for greater clarity around the impact of coronavirus pandemic.
180 years of Post: War in the 20th century and the impact on the insurance market
Like many industries, the insurance market was considerably affected by both the First and the Second World War. With the Insurance Museum coming soon to the City of London, Post looks at the growing tensions in the insurance market prior to the outbreak…
This Month: Covid-19
On the first Friday in April it is hard to remember what the first Friday in March was truly like. To misquote: that past was a foreign country, we did things differently then.
Insurers plead with government to make early call on further whiplash reform delay in light of Covid-19
The whiplash reforms implementation date should be delayed and a realistic timescale put in light of the Covid-19 epidemic.
Analysis: Motor insurers report up to 50% reduction in claims due to coronavirus lockdown
It is now just over a week since the Prime Minister locked down the UK on 23 March to help slow down the coronavirus pandemic, strict measures which have seen traffic significantly reduced on the UK’s roads. Post content director Jonathan Swift spoke to…
Mark Mugge joins Right Choice as group CFO
Former Gallagher and Ardonagh chief financial officer Mark Mugge has taken up the group CFO role at motor specialist Right Choice Insurance Brokers.
Motor insurers vow to support NHS volunteers who undertake unpaid activities
Motor insurers have confirmed that those volunteering for NHS services don't need to change their motor policies or contact their insurer to update them with their activities.
Motor Mouth Podcast 9: Claims culture or no claims culture? Motor insurance and the whiplash reforms
Jonathan Swift, content director at Insurance Post, speaks to Matthew Maxwell-Scott, executive director of the Association of Consumer Support Organisations, to get his insight and thoughts on the reforms, where the challenges still lie and, with the…
Insurance Monitor: Act now to start repairing the reputational damage
In this month’s column, David Worsfold, looks at insurers’ reputation as they respond to the coronavirus, at why being flexible is key and what the long-term impacts might be
Andy Haste to take over from Sir Peter Wood as Esure chairman
Direct Line and Esure founder Sir Peter Wood is stepping down as chairman of Esure with immediate effect, with Andy Haste named as his successor.
ABI promises ‘best endeavours’ on data for Treasury Committee’s Covid-19 questions
Huw Evans, director general of the Association of British Insurers, has flagged that the trade body does not collect most of the data requested in a series of questions by Treasury Committee chair Mel Stride on the industry’s response to the coronavirus…
Q&A: Andrew Yeoman, Concirrus
Harry Curtis spoke to Andrew Yeoman, CEO and co-founder of Concirrus, about the increasing use of big data in insurance and the challenges facing the fleet and marine markets.
Gefion ordered to stop writing business by Danish regulator
Gefion Insurance has said it will appeal after the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority rejected its recovery plan and ordered the company to stop writing business.
Insurers not expected to penalise motorists over coronavirus MOT exemptions
The insurance industry will not look to sanction motorists who do not get MOTs carried out under a six-month government exemption due to coronavirus, the Association of British Insurers has confirmed.
Insurance prelim results delayed in line with FCA market request
The AA and Sabre Insurance Group have both delayed the publication of their preliminary financial results after a request from the Financial Conduct Authority to all UK listed companies last week.
Analysis: What are insurtechs doing in the face of the coronavirus pandemic – Part Three: International start-ups?
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Post content director Jonathan Swift caught up with a number of insurtechs to find out what they are doing to reduce staff and client’s exposure to Covid-19, while keeping operations as business-as-usual as possible…
Trade bodies back FCA's insurance key workers stance
The Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association have both welcomed the steps outlined by the Financial Conduct Authority to help identify key workers in financial services.
Pukka confirms Biba conference pull back not linked to coronavirus pandemic
Pukka will not be taking a stand at Biba 2020 or hosting its traditional party at the event but the decision was taken before the onset of the Covid-19 crisis, CEO Sam White told Post.