News Analysis
What is wrong with the UK retail CEO role at Gallagher?
Stuart Reid was the fifth UK retail CEO to depart A J Gallagher in as many years. So what is it about the role that causes such a short tenure?
The question of liability for autonomous vehicle claims
Tesla’s recent hack has moved the liability spotlight onto software providers
The rise and fall of Gable – where does this leave brokers?
The Liechtenstein-based insurer entered administration last month
Spotlight on ADAS systems and insurer repairer networks
The technology in your car is accelerating at an incredible pace. Can insurers stay in the fast lane and get the most out of the changes?
Career development: Allianz broker programme recruits sixth edition scholars
Allianz has started its sixth cycle of its scholarship programme for commercial and personal lines brokers.
Career file: John Blundell joins Ecclesiatical as GI MD
Ecclesiastical has appointed John Blundell as managing director of its UK general insurance business, effective 1 September.
Allianz says whiplash reforms 'are not about fraud'
Allianz has responded to the blog by Sue Brown, chair of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society, on why banning small personal injury claims would be a mistake.
Yahoo breach will push more firms to take out cyber cover
The Yahoo data-breach will push more firms to take out specialist cyber-insurance, analysts have told Post.
Hack of Tesla car raises fresh liability concerns
The successful hack of a Tesla driverless car has raised potential insurance implications that will need to be addressed by UK legislators, experts have warned.
Brexit: 100 days on and counting
Three months on from the Brexit vote, what are the likely implications for the insurance market in the UK?
Did the Gibraltar regulator miss the warning signs?
The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission has once again fallen under scrutiny after Enterprise Insurance became the third major insurer to collapse in the tax haven in recent years.
Natural catastrophe losses hit XL Catlin's Q2 profits
XL Catlin suffered $240.1m (£182m) of natural catastrophe losses in the second quarter of 2016 compared with $59.9m in the same period last year.
Floods six months on: as claims are settled, how resilient are repairs?
The Association of British Insurers says 90% of December's floods are settled and it supports the introduction of flood measures in building regulations
Axa provides insurance for driverless car tests
Axa has written a bespoke policy for driverless car tests across the UK.
Amanda Blanc and self-driving cars in the news; focus on broker commission
Important insurance news and Post exclusives over the past week, in case you missed it.
In Depth - Brexit: What would a Brexit mean for the insurance industry?
The issue of the referendum has stirred debate – but what’s at stake?
Expertise from A-Z - Personal injury reform: Shaking up the compensation culture
Three years after reforms, the underlying problems with the compensation system are still prevalent. What can be done to provide tangible change?
Alibaba joins China Taiping for Chinese online health insurer
Alibaba has raised 1bn yuan (£100m) for a fledgling online health insurer Alibaba Health Insurance.
UK aircraft collision calls for greater regulation of drones
Experts have called for greater regulation of drones to minimise the risks to aviation, following a drone collision with a British Airways flight.
SRA warning notice on PI fraud ‘a marker in the sand’
The warning notice on potential fraud in personal injury cases issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority on 21 March is a vital move and serves a clear function to remind lawyers of their duties to address the issue, according to legal commentators.
Solvency II drives increase in Lloyd's legacy portfolio sales
An increasing number of firms are looking to dispose of their legacy portfolios as Solvency II puts pressure on capital requirements.
Concerns raised on effectiveness of FCA’s general insurance scorecards
Issues with the Financial Conduct Authority’s pilot of general insurance scorecards have been highlighted by industry players who remain unconvinced a focus on claims data and a ‘one size fits all’ approach is what is required.
Career file - Stuart Davies: Davies takes Canopius CEO position
Stuart Davies has resigned from his position as managing director of Aegis London and will take up the position of group CEO at Canopius. Davies had been with the company for a decade.
Career File - Charlie Rozes: Rozes given JLT finance director role
Charlie Rozes is set to relieve Jardine Lloyd Thompson CEO Mike Reynolds of his group finance director duties.