Motor - personal
FCA pricing review shifts insurers' attitude to insurtechs, says Urban Jungle CEO
The introduction of the Financial Conduct Authority’s pricing review has shifted attitudes to insurtechs and is leading to insurers competing to work with them, according to Urban Jungle CEO Jimmy Williams.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Industry Impact Award
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Achievement Award: David Stevens CBE
Former Admiral CEO and co-founder David Stevens CBE was the recipient of the Achievement Award sponsored by Verisk at the 2021 British Insurance Awards. Jonathan Swift caught up with him to reflect on his career.
Blog: The rise of new mobility and how flexible insurance is helping to drive this greener transport system
Vice-president for growth at Zego, Mathilda Nathan, considers how insurance is adapting to support greener transport.
Video Q&A: British Insurance Awards 2021 Achievement Award winner David Stevens CBE
Former Admiral CEO and co-founder David Stevens CBE was the recipient of the Achievement Award, sponsored by Verisk, at the 2021 British Insurance Awards last night.
Highway Code changes risk 'unintended consequences' for commercial motor
Insurers and lawyers have warned of 'unintended consequences' for lorry drivers and fleet underwriters from next year's Highway Code revamp.
Lucida adds Pearce as broking CEO and Davenport as CRO
Simon Pearce and Insiyah Davenport have joined Lucida as CEO of the broking division and group chief risk officer.
Analysis: Trust and the whiplash portal
A survey commissioned by Post found that people are not confident in the whiplash portal, with a number of claimants turning to claims management companies and solicitors for help in completing the claim.
Rebranded broker Lucida ready for deals
Right Choice Holdings, owner of Right Choice Insurance Brokers, Bennetts and Moorhouse has rebranded as Lucida.
Allianz’s Graham Gibson says the time is now for sustainable claims
As the summer floods have shown, urgent action is needed to tackle climate change. Insurers have already committed to investment and underwriting targets but can also make a difference on the ground in the way they handle claims Graham Gibson, chief…
Vast majority of public unaware of whiplash portal
Exclusive: Most of the general public are unaware of the new Official Injury Claim whiplash portal, a survey commissioned by Post has shown.
Green parts: Driving sustainability into the supply chain
Motor insurers are increasingly looking to green parts in the drive towards sustainability.
Spotlight on digital claims: Reducing the void between insurance and retail
Amazon’s recent announcement about its Insurance Accelerator is a stark warning for ‘Wizard of Oz’ claims, argues Paul Stanley, the CEO of 360Globalnet.
Spotlight on digital claims: Where next for digital claims?
A recent survey carried out by Post, in association with 360Globalnet, found that the straight through processing of personal lines claims is still not a reality for most insurance customers. However, as Sam Barrett discovers, that number is increasing,…
Blog: Is the industry on the right road with EV training?
Dean Lander, Thatcham Research head of repair sector services, makes the case that more targeted training is needed around electric vehicle parts.
Ageas green parts target back on track after pandemic slowdown
Exclusive: Ageas is back on the road to tripling green parts use by 2023 after its targets were hit by Covid-19 disruption, the insurer's claims boss told Post.
Spotlight: Personalisation - Why self-service claims put the power into the hands of the policyholder
Whether it is legacy infrastructure or culture, things that were once considered barriers to the adoption of self-service claims are being torn down. Valerie Hart explores the progress insurers have made since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
Thingco appoints Premierline Direct founder Barrie Wells as NED
Premierline Direct founder Barrie Wells MBE has joined the board of telematics insurtech Thingco as non-executive director.
Insurance Post TV: Will claim volumes ever return to pre-pandemic levels? Featuring Allianz, NFU Mutual, RSA and Zurich
Today Insurance Post reveals the latest episode of its ‘magazine-style’ television show, which aims to get under the skin of some of the best read stories and articles that have appeared in print or online recently.
Interview: Mark Wilson and Jamie Hay of Abacai
Abacai co-chairman and CEO Mark Wilson and fellow founder Jamie Hay caught up with Jonathan Swift to discuss how AI can help redefine customer experience and why claims are key to their success.
Analysis: What's driving motor pricing?
Motor insurance pricing is set for a period of volatility in the months to come, as insurers remain tight-lipped on whether they are taking a ‘pig’, ‘sheep’, ‘ferret’ or ‘cat’ approach to cope with regulatory changes
View from the Top video: Admiral UK CEO Cristina Nestares
In this exclusive interview recorded as part of the Insurance Post Live Annual Conference 2021 we hear from Cristina Nestares, CEO - UK, Admiral as she offers her insight and thoughts on some of the biggest trends and challenges in the insurance industry…
Somerset Bridge Group posts loss but rising Ebitda ahead of sale
Somerset Bridge Group has reported a loss after tax of £42.4m for the year ended 31 December 2020 ahead of being snapped up by Bermuda reinsurer Arch Re.
Insurance Post TV ESG special: Do customers care about how sustainable their insurer is? Featuring Allianz, Parhelion and We Are Guernsey
Today Insurance Post reveals the latest episode of its ‘magazine-style’ television show, which aims to get under the skin of some of the best read stories and articles that have appeared in print or online recently.