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Amazon advertises senior insurance vacancy
Amazon is advertising for a senior product manager for its product insurance team.
Dye and Adams extend ABI roles into 2021
Jon Dye, the chair of the Association of British Insurers, and deputy chair Julian Adams have both agreed to stay in their roles at the association into 2021.
Decreasing claims from older collapses outweigh costs of recent failures to the FSCS
The cost of compensating customers of failed general insurance companies through the Financial Services Compensation Scheme fell 14% to £146.4m in the year to 31 March 2020.
Profits and turnover shrink at CDL in 2019
CDL Group has reported a 5.1% fall in turnover to £52.9m along with a 31.4% drop in post-tax profit to £4.7m for the year ended 30 September 2019.
CMA uncovers PPI breaches at Cardif Pinnacle, Lloyds and Nationwide
The Competition and Markets Authority has again appealed for the power to impose financial penalties on businesses that breach payment protection insurance regulations, after breaches were uncovered at Cardif Pinnacle, Lloyds Banking Group and Nationwide.
US Department of Justice requests extra info on Aon WTW merger
The antitrust division of the US Department of Justice has asked Aon and Willis Towers Watson for additional information and documentary materials about the proposed $30bn (£23bn) takeover.
Insurance Covid-Cast: Future of Insurance Work – Lesson learned to help Gen Y employees adjust to a new work/life balance post-pandemic
For the 33nd episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together a panel of senior HR and talent managers to discuss the feedback they have had from millennials about how they have experienced lockdown and how insurers might adapt in…
Tiger Risk unveils fourth hire of the month
Tiger Risk has appointed Juan England as a partner with a mandate to help develop large, multi-regional clients in Europe and other international markets, the fourth recruit of the month for the rapidly expanding broker.
Covid-19 an excuse not a reason for redundancies, say recruiters
Insurance recruiters told Post Covid-19 is being used as an excuse for companies to streamline their businesses.
Drop all fossil fuels urges climate change campaign group
Insurers must stop 'protecting' the coal industry and start protecting society claimed a climate change group as it urged the sector to drop all fossil fuels.
Gable liquidator warns of ‘everlasting’ bankruptcy proceedings as it writes off £72m
The liquidator of unrated insurer Gable has found ‘trapped funds’ in the company originally valued at CHF 85m (£71.8m) are not recoverable.
Axa XL confirms Sean McGovern as CEO UK and Lloyd's market
Axa XL has confirmed former Lloyd’s leader Sean McGovern as CEO for the UK and Lloyd’s market having held the role on an interim basis since April.
Go Compare parent appoints Burns as CFO
Goco Group, the parent company of aggregator Go Compare, has appointed Alan Burns as chief financial officer with Nick Wrighton set to leave after four years in the role.
Flood Re paid out more last year than its first three years combined
The Flood Re scheme incurred gross claims of £160m in 2019/20, more than the total paid in its first three years of existence.
Insurance Covid-Cast: Future of Insurance Work - What do millennials want from their employers; and has it shifted due to Covid-19?
For the 32nd episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together a panel to discuss how millennials have experienced lockdown and what temporary practices they would like to see made permanent.
Chubb reveals near $1.4bn Covid-19 Q2 loss estimate
Chubb has estimated that it will face $1.37bn (£1.1bn) of pre-tax losses - $1.16bn after tax - in its second quarter results due to the global coronavirus pandemic.
Marsh supports partnership between British Red Cross and the British Psychological Society
The British Red Cross and the British Psychological Society have teamed up to recruit specialist Psychosocial Reserve Volunteers who will support people experiencing trauma or emotional distress during and after major emergencies in the UK.
Concirrus raises $6m from Commerzventures
Insurtech Concirrus has raised $6m (£4.8m) through an investment from Commerzventures, Post can reveal.
FSCS confirms Fiona Kidy as CFO
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has appointed Fiona Kidy as chief financial officer having held the role on an interim basis since May last year.
Ex-Zurich boss Dave Smith takes NED role at AIG UK
Former Zurich UK general insurance CEO Dave Smith has joined AIG UK as a non-executive director and is set to become chair of the risk committee.
Amanda Blanc looking at 'all strategic options' for Aviva
Amanda Blanc has pledged to address the underperformance of recent years for Aviva’s investors and to set out an ambitious strategic path.
Bob Darling to step down as Jensten Group CEO
Bob Darling is to step down as CEO of Jensten Group on 5 August and will be succeeded by Alistair Hardie, who is currently CEO of Charles Taylor’s assistance and specialist claims management business.
Perils pegs Australian bushfire losses at A$1.86bn
Perils has pegged insurance and reinsurance industry losses for Australian bushfires at A$1.86bn (£1.03bn)
Andy Graham joins Direct Insurance Group from Cobra
Direct Insurance Group has appointed Andy Graham as head of specialist liability for its London market and Lloyd’s broking division.