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Ardonagh valued at $7.5bn as Abu Dhabi Investment Authority joins investor roster
The Ardonagh Group has secured investment from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and “several other large global institutions”, giving the group a multi-billion dollar valuation.
Podcast: What next for the OIC portal?
In the second of a two-part podcast series Insurance Post reflects on the initial Official Injury Claim data covering the period from 31 May to 31 August.
Podcast: Reflections on the initial OIC portal data
In the first of a two-part podcast series Insurance Post reflects on the initial Official Injury Claim data covering the first three-month period.
José Morago named Allianz Personal risk director
Allianz Holdings has appointed José Morago as risk director for Allianz Personal, with immediate effect.
Man sentenced to life for murder of former Zurich claims handler Kerry Woolley
A man has been sentenced to life for the murder of former Zurich claims handler Kerry Woolley.
NI to change discount rate in New Year
Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed the passing of a Bill that will change how the country’s personal injury discount rate is set.
Allianz in Uber tie-up; Assured Partners acquires SW broker; BGL and Covea to launch new direct brand; and Twelve Capital/Eos unveil insurtech focused growth fund
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week
Concerns flagged as nine in 10 OIC portal claimants still represented
The proportion of unrepresented claimants using the Official Injury Claim portal remained below one in ten for its second quarter of operation.
My Other Life: Mick Tierney, Aussie rules footballer
Lured initially by the promise of a game similar to the Gaelic football he played in his youth in Ireland, RSA group brand manager Mick Tierney has made himself a mainstay of the Sussex Swans, a Brighton-based Aussie rules football club.
RSA UK&I CEO Scott Egan to exit
RSA has named Ken Norgrove as incoming UK & International CEO with Scott Egan to leave the business at the end of 2021.
Watchdog seeks views on future of financial services compensation
The Financial Conduct Authority is looking for input on a ‘fair and sustainable’ compensation framework.
Storm Barra bears down on UK and Ireland
Storm Barra is expected to hit the Republic of Ireland before moving across to the UK tomorrow, bringing strong winds and rain in the wake of Arwen’s destruction.
Q&A: Activate Group CEO Hannah Wilcox and CCO Victoria Turner on Motor Repair Network’s British Insurance Awards success
Following its success as Outsourced Partner of the Year, Post caught up with Hannah Wilcox and Victoria Turner, from Motor Repair Network’s parent Activate Group, to discuss the key ingredients behind its winning entry - and how it is looking to build on…
Aviva insures autonomous shuttle trial; brokers outscore insurers in CX research finds; Howden buys again; Gallagher completes on Willis deal and PPL updates on next gen platform
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Zurich launches 'industry first' resilient property drive; Alan & Thomas acquires Aquilla; two Lloyd's syndicates approved; and Aviva reports uptick in commitments to net zero target
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Gallagher appoints chief broking officer
Gallagher has appointed a new market management director from Aon, with incumbent Ron Hayes stepping into the chief broking officer role.
Video: View from the top: Aviva chief distribution officer Gareth Hemming
In this exclusive interview recorded as part of the Insurance Post Live Annual Conference 2021 we hear from Aviva’s Gareth Hemming as he offers his insight and thoughts on supporting customers and brokers during the pandemic.
Former A2I leader Timpson named Grief Chat ambassador
Johnny Timpson, ex Cabinet Office disability and access champion for insurance, has become financial services sector ambassador for Grief Chat.
Watch Marsh, Axa and Willis discuss how technology can help you keep up with the pace of change expected by today’s insurance customers?
Customer are more demanding and expectant than ever. Fuelled by the increased digitalization of their daily lives, consumers expect products and services that are both tailored to their needs and delivered at speed. And just because they bought something…
Axa UK hires commercial COO from outside insurance
Axa UK has named Ursula Wyman, an insurance outsider, as commercial chief operating officer.
Aon names Jillian Slyfield chief innovation officer
Jillian Slyfield has been appointed Aon chief innovation officer, based in San Francisco.
Competition watchdog clears Gallagher/Willis Re deal
The Competition and Markets Authority has given the green light to the merger between Gallagher and Willis Towers Watson’s treaty reinsurance business.
Q&A: Genasys co-CEO Andre Symes discusses the fundamental questions for insurance startups in an evolving technology ecosystem
With the changes to the technology ecosystem recently, the possibilities for insurance businesses have grown exponentially. Andre Symes, joint-CEO at Genasys, talks about how startups are using new technologies to pivot their businesses at pace with the…