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Das UK partners with Admiral; IFB partners with GIFC and Ifed; Canopius names head of change
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Malcolm Hyde, Aviva, DACB, HF, NFU Mutual, Sedgwick and Zurich big winners at the Claims and Fraud Awards
Law firm HF took home three awards at the Claims and Fraud Awards last night, at an event that saw former Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters executive director Malcolm Hyde, pictured, pick up the Achievement Award.
Insurers defend approach to transitioning businesses following Ferma criticism
Insurers have defended their approach to providing cover to companies undertaking Net Zero transitions following criticism from the Federation of European Risk Management Associations.
Campaigners call on insurers not to cover expansion of one of the world's biggest gas projects
Reclaim Finance has called for insurers of the Ichthys liquified natural gas project not to renew the coverage.
The European Insurance Technology Awards are open for entries
Entries are open for the The European Insurance Technology Awards which are hosted by Insurance Post in partnership with sister Inforpro Digital brand L’Argus de l’assurance
US cyber MGA Resilience makes play for UK mid-market business
Cyber managing general agent Resilience will look to establish a presence in the London market before setting its sights on UK regional business, international chief underwriting officer Kyle Bryant tells Post.
CII elects Swiss Re's Russell Higginbotham as president
Russell Higginbotham, CEO of Swiss Re Solutions, has been elected president of the Chartered Insurance Institute for 2023.
Motor insurers and credit hire companies agree maximum daily settlement rates
Motor insurers and credit hire companies have signed an interim agreement on increasing certain hire rates to enable both sides to navigate their way through the current challenges in the motor claims supply chain.
Hunt appointed CFO of HDI Global UK and Ireland
HDI Global has appointed Simon Hunt as CFO for its UK & Ireland branch.
FCA highlights shortcomings in insurers' handling of BI claims as sum paid out hits £1.5bn
The Financial Conduct Authority has identified key areas where firms did not meet its expectations regarding fair treatment of customers when dealing with their business interruption claims.
Hastings support staff through cost of living crisis with 5% pay increase and £500 cost of living bonus
Hastings Direct is implementing a packet of support to help the majority of its colleagues through the cost of living crisis.
Lemonade launches in UK in partnership with Aviva
Insurtech Lemonade is continuing its European expansion by launching in the UK in partnership with Aviva.
Kingfisher pair team up to launch motor insurer with net-zero focus
Andy James and Mark Ames, previously of Kingfisher Insurance, have teamed up to launch Zixty, an app-based motor insurance company with carbon neutrality at its core offering.
Titcomb to replace Kesterton as Thomas Miller CEO
Thomas Miller, the international transport and professional indemnity specialist, has announced it intends to appoint Hugh Titcomb as its new CEO, subject to shareholder approval, replacing Bruce Kesterton.
FCA warns insurers to protect customers during cost-of-living squeeze
As the soaring cost of living is putting pressure on households, the Financial Conduct Authority has instructed insurers to protect customers from unnecessary products or add-ons and unfair penalties.
Clegg Gifford employee wins age discrimination case after being told he has been around ‘as long as Pontius Pilate’
A Clegg Gifford & Co employee, who has worked in the industry “a great many years”, has won age discrimination case after his boss claimed he has been around “as long as Pontius Pilate”.
Igo4 to pay for employees hormone replacement prescriptions
Igo4 is covering the cost of Hormone Replacement Therapy for their employees who need it, and has signed the Menopause Workplace pledge, to recognise the impact of menopause, and support for those who are affected.
Dive In Festival: ‘Find the high-potential women early on and do everything to keep them’ says Aviva’s Blanc
Aviva’s Amanda Blanc says women are dropping out of organisations “far too early” because they are not seeing role models in more senior positions.
ABI's James Dalton to replace Ben Fletcher at IFB
In a wave of senior appointments, the Motor Insurers' Bureau has appointed the ABI's James Dalton as chief services officer.
Dive In Festival: Leaders challenge why industries are 'reluctant to accord authority to women'
Leading the panel discussion on ‘The Authority Gap’ on Tuesday, Mary Ann Sieghart, a former assistant editor, and author contested that “we have all grown up in a society in which men are still in charge” and presented the industry with opportunities to…
Mass renews call for early review into OIC tariff
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has renewed its call for an early review of the tariff of damages for low-value road traffic accidents, as recommended by the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.
E-scooter legislation must be mandated 'urgently' amid further trial extensions
Despite e-scooter trials being extended until May 2024, there is hope that legislation will be introduced sooner rather than later.
Insurance Post reveals new editor
Insurance Post can today reveal the identity of the person who is set to become the 21st editor of the esteemed 182 year B2B trade title.
Dive In Festival: Leaders want more effort to promote diversity to avoid the next version of the internet becoming a 'dystopian nightmare'
Industry leaders have highlighted concerns about gender parity in leadership within emerging technologies, including the metaverse, advocating it is still a “very male dominated field”.