Articles by Katie Marriner
Industry defends data collection practices in light of CMA report
Insurers have defended their data collection processes following the publication of a critical Competition and Markets Authority report and calls from a consumer champion for greater transparency around how telematics data is used.
Lure of Liechtenstein questioned as reports of insurer interest surface
The Liechtenstein financial regulator has flagged an uptick in insurance companies looking to establish a presence in the principality despite analyst scepticism about the benefit of the territory as an outpost for UK insurers.
Risk appetite and tolerance statements move up insurers' ERM agendas
Risk appetite and risk tolerance statements have become more important to more insurers in relation to their enterprise risk management programmes with the latest Towers Watson research reporting a 15 percentage point increase compared to its 2012 survey…
Crossrail: Crossing the finishing line
With just three years to go until London’s Crossrail transport link is operational, Post investigates the experience so far for the insurance industry players involved in the project.
Bluefin COO Philip departs
Bluefin has confirmed the exit of its chief operating operator Tim Philip after holding the role for two years.
Video: ABI Huw Evans
Association of British Insurers director general Huw Evans tells Post senior reporter Katie Marriner what general insurance issue is top of his agenda.
JLT Re looks to Asia-Pacific division for global COO hire
JLT Re has appointed its Asia-Pacific region chief operating officer Craig Brokenshire as global COO.
Brokers urged to up SME business travel offering
Brokers are being encouraged to consider business travel insurance as part of their SME proposition after Ageas research found 18% of SME firms that travel for business do not have such cover in place.
Motor insurance sector data collection practices scrutinised by CMA
The Competition and Markets Authority has highlighted widespread concerns about the use of consumer data and a "fragile level of trust" over future methods of data collection in a report focusing on three sectors, including motor insurance.
Wallis reappointed Claims Portal chairman
Tim Wallis has been reappointed chairman of Claims Portal Limited following a review of the role.
Fidelis picks Sequel as software provider
New market entrant Fidelis has chosen software company Sequel to provide it with a range of underwriting, claims and risk exposure solutions.
Bird steps down from Besso board amid executive restructure
Colin Bird is to step down as chairman of Besso Limited as the business has announced the appointments of Rob Dowman and Russ Nichols as joint CEOs.
Pool Re to encourage non-members to offer mitigation credit
Pool Re hopes to convince non-member insurers to offer the 2.5% loss mitigation credit on premiums made available through a counter terrorism initiative launched by government yesterday (15 June).
Harris Balcombe appointed to resolve war zone pipeline dispute
Harris Balcombe has been appointed by Korea Gas Corporation to resolve a pipeline construction loss in Iraq that is reinsured in the London market.
Industry experts question Brindle's call to arms following Fidelis launch
Capital raising-ability and difficulties in obtaining a credit rating have been cited as barriers to other insurance companies emulating the business model employed by Richard Brindle's new $1.5bn (£964m) start-up Fidelis.
Airmic 2015: Crawford report highlights importance of scenario planning
Crawford & Company has urged corporates to consider pre-loss and scenario planning in their risk management programmes after research conducted by the loss adjuster found that emerging and intangible risk categories require an increasing demand for…
Insurers ‘extremely concerned' about proposed data protection rules
Europe's insurers are "extremely concerned" about several aspects of the proposed European Union data protection rules due to enter the final stages of discussion by European Institutions, according to Insurance Europe.
Government to offer insurance incentives for terrorism mitigation efforts
Counter terrorism police are to outline details of an insurance programme that will benefit businesses and organisations that make improvements to their security arrangements under the government's crowded places programme.
Blog: Five recent insurance industry comebacks
While many insurance workers claim to have "fallen" into the industry there seems to be a strange magnetism that draws people back after bidding the sector farewell.
Coverbox spins off tech team into separate business
The owners of Coverbox have split off its telematics technology development department and launched it as an independent business called Insure Telematics Solutions.
Towergate's Perry joins Cullum's MVP
Former Towergate migration programme director David Perry has joined Peter Cullum's funding vehicle Minority Venture Partners as investment director.
AIG warns of shifting causes of loss through ‘internet of things'
The "internet of things" has the potential to shift the root causes of loss to new, untested arenas, according to an AIG report released today (11 June).
IT upgrade ‘central' to ERS's transformation
Specialist motor insurer ERS has invested £20m on an IT upgrade it says was a central part of the business's overall transformation.
LMA and IUA release Insurance Act guide
The Lloyd's Market Association and the International Underwriting Association have published a guide to the Insurance Act 2015 to help readers understand any potential challenges under the new law.