Articles by Rosie Quigley
Scotland could face a claims epidemic following whiplash changes
Whiplash reforms and a new tariff system could give rise to a claims epidemic in Scotland, DWF has warned.
XL Catlin appoints Tim McMahon to property insurance CUO
XL Catlin has promoted Tim McMahon to the newly created role of global chief underwriting officer, property for insurance.
Blockchain-based insurtech company could settle claims in seconds
Blockchain based insurtech company Iclaims has come up with an app-based solution that could settle single item claims in seconds.
Greenlight Reinsurance Ireland appoints ex-Liberty chief as CEO
Property and casualty reinsurer Greenlight has appointed ex-Liberty boss Patrick O’Brien as CEO of the company.
Tesla could enter insurance market with in-house policies
Tesla is planning to enter the insurance market with its own policies if industry products don’t reflect the needs of drivers.
CII hires former Zurich policy chief
Matthew Connell has been appointed as director of policy and engagement at the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Startup Bootcamp Insurtech partners with Zurich
Zurich has entered into a partnership with Startup Bootcamp and will be engaging with its portfolio of start-ups.
Chubb partners with low-cost airline to broaden European travel cover
Chubb has expanded its travel cover offering by signing an agreement with low-cost airline, Wizz Air.
Digital Insurance Collective: AI poses threat to insurance jobs
The financial services industry is at risk of experiencing a job shortage due to the rise of artificial intelligence and related technology.
CII holds mass networking event to highlight insurance apprenticeship opportunities
The Charted Insurance Institute has organised a networking event between leading insurers, students and apprentices to raise awareness of insurance apprenticeship schemes.
Aviva's general insurance COR soars to 106.3%
Aviva has reported a significant increase in its UK general insurance combined operating ratio to 106.3% in 2016.
Telematics broker becomes member of the IFB
Telematics broker, Carrot Insurance has become a member of the Insurance Fraud Bureau in a move that will see both parties sharing data with one another.
Admiral to raise motor premiums by 10% following Ogden
Admiral will increase premiums by a further 10% in coming months following a double whammy of the Ogden rate cut and the hike in the Insurance Premium Tax.
Direct Line to insure Tesla drivers
Direct Line will now insure Tesla drivers as part of a developed partnership between the two companies.
Ingenin looks to establish insurtech hub in Nottingham
Insurtech consultancy, Ingenin, is aiming to set up an insurtech hub in Nottingham and bring major insurers into the development of its platforms.
Direct Line profit falls 30% in wake of Ogden rate cut
Direct Line has seen full year pre-tax profits fall by 30% owing to a hit from the discount rate reduction.
Sara Mitchell appointed as head of Chubb's corporate division in UK and Ireland
Chubb has appointed Sara Mitchell as head of corporate division in UK and Ireland.
Phone app allows policyholders to log a cyber claim
A phone app that enables policyholders to easily claim for a cyber breach has been launched by CFC Underwriting.
LMG adds marine businesses to PPL platform
The London Market Group’s electronic PPL platform has introduced marine classes for trading.
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UK businesses to increase cyber security spend
Three out of five UK businesses will increase their cyber security budget in the next year, with more than 20% of those doubling their spending.
London market parties trialling Blockchain prototype
A Blockchain prototype will be rolled out as part of the London market modernisation scheme.
Higos makes first acquisition following GRP buyout
Higos Insurance Services has made its first acquisition since being acquired by Global Risk Partners.
3XD ditches passwords in attempt to protect customers from hackers
Specialist insurance provider 3XD is trailing a new system that is designed to ditch the need for passwords.