Articles by Rosie Quigley
This week in Post: Funding, fraud and finding life after Brexit
This week, the insurance industry received the news that the government’s controversial whiplash reforms are likely to be put into effect in April next year.
Liiba and EY publish report to address Brexit uncertainty
The London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association and EY have published a report to address uncertainty regarding the ability of intermediaries to place and service European risk from the UK post-Brexit.
Bought by Many launches 'no form' claims process
Bought by Many has launched a 'no form' online claims process for customers claiming on their pet insurance.
Ex-Axa director sets up insurtech MGA for SME market
Ex-Axa boss Matthew Reed has launched an insurtech MGA targeted at SMEs.
Rental deposit insurtech aims to help renters improve their credit score
Exclusive: An insurtech offering rental deposit insurance is giving home renters the opportunity to improve their credit score through purchasing insurance and paying rent on time.
Ex-Aviva manager launches AI-driven chatbot app
Ex-Aviva product manager Damian Cristian has developed an Artificial Intelligence-driven chatbot app for personal insurance.
Interview: Charlotte Halkett and Darius Medora, Buzzvault Insurance
Charlotte Halkett, one of the founding members of Insure the Box, caused waves when she moved to launch an insurance business of a removals booking firm Buzz Move in September last year.
IFB enters partnership with Mohawk Security to boost investigation strategies
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has signed a contract with Mohawk Security in order to more effectively combat fraud.
Treasury delays transposition of IDD into national law
The Treasury has paused the implementation of the Insurance Distribution Directive, earning praise from insurers.
GRP acquires majority stake in Camberford Law
Global Risk Partners has acquired a majority stake in Bromley-based specialist MGA, Camberford Law.
XL Catlin sees profits fall $1.4bn from nat cats
XL Catlin has reported a 58.7% increase in its loss in underwriting profit of across its property and casualty business during Q4 2017 compared to 58% in the same period during the previous year.
Investment by reinsurers into insurtech was highest in 2017
Reinsurers led the way in insurtech investment during Q4 2017, directly and through their corporate venture arms.
Andrew Bailey and Canadian Astronaut confirmed to speak at Biba conference 2018
Andrew Bailey, CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority and Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield are among the speakers confirmed for the British Insurance Brokers' Association's 2018 conference.
Urban Jungle develops API for home and contents insurance
Urban Jungle has developed an application programming interface which will be rolled out to partnering home insurers.
Analysis: Insurers likely to feel impact of sexual harassment claims
With sexual harassment cases hitting the headlines, how will the insurance industry be affected – both internally and externally?
Cyber threat growing quicker than claims data: IUA
A rapid growth in cyber threats has posed a challenge to the industry in acquiring claims data, the International Underwriting Association has warned.
Blockchain-driven insurtech completes $1m funding round led by insurance executives
Insurtech firm Inzura has completed a $1 million funding round led by senior industry figures.
Former Aviva director develops broker customer data sharing platform
Broker Insights has developed a platform which uses broker customer data to help insurers identify business opportunities.
Helvetia appoints Schurter as chair
Doris Russi Schurter has been appointed as the new chairwoman of the board at Swiss insurer Helvetia.
Underwriters urged to establish policy provisions for drone usage
Traditional aviation policies are unlikely to address the emerging risks presented by the increased use in drones.
Brexit has led to a drop in overseas business: PWC
Confidence in the market among general UK insurers dropped last year with Brexit set to impact business volumes, according to a survey.
Co-op insurance launches medical expenses travel insurance
Co-op Insurance has entered the travel insurance market with a product that offers cashless medical expenses.
Rising Star: Ben Mear, Claims Consortium Group
Mear began his career as a claims handler. He has worked his way up to team leader
Composite Legal Expenses acquires business and assets of General Protection Limited
Composite Legal Expenses has acquired the business and assets of York-based firm General Protection Limited.