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This Week in Post: A new world of data awaits
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Global firms launch blockchain prototype for reinsurance transactions
The Blockchain Insurance Industry Initiative, B3i, will begin market beta-testing of its reinsurance blockchain prototype for reinsurance transactions.
Ogden decision may not curb reinsurance rate rises, says LV's Treloar
The government’s Ogden decision may not curb expected reinsurance pricing rises, LV general insurance managing director Steve Treloar has said.
LV reports £49m GI operating profit during H1 2017
LV has reported a strong growth in its general insurance operating profit which went up to £49m in the first half of 2017, compared to £22m in the same period last year.
Analysis: D&O and the rise in securities class actions
Securities class actions are on the increase as law firms target smaller companies and focus on litigation related to initial public offerings
Penny Black's Social Month: September 2017
Youth camp, yachting champs and getting damp
Interview: Meet the people making insurance more diverse
This month the Dive In festival returns, aiming to help insurance get fit for the future, highlighting the business case for diverse and inclusive workplaces and providing practical ideas and inspiration for how to bring about positive change. Post finds…
Analysis: Repair costs
The questionable practice of marking up at-fault repairs continues, despite resistance in some quarters. Will this status quo ever be challenged?
Analysis: Pet insurance: fetching data
Customer profiling is key to accurately assessing insurance risk, capturing fraud and improving the pet owner’s insurance experience
Analysis: Back to school 2
In the second part of our Back To School Q&A, insurance big names recollect their most hated topics at school and what kind of work experience they did (find out which CEO swept roads as a summer job). They also share their ideas on how to improve the…
Dive In Festival: Insurers taking the plunge
Every year, insurers pledge their commitments to the drive towards diversity in the annual Dive In Festival. But is this empty talk?
Analysis: Back to school
With school resuming this week in most areas, Post has asked insurers about their classroom memories. Many enjoyed maths and some had quite colourful teachers. Find out what sports the C-suite used to play and what role they see for financial education…
Lloyd's syndicates file counterclaim against Kanye West
Multiple Lloyd’s syndicates have filed a counterclaim against singer Kanye West.
Allianz acquires Nigerian insurer Ensure
Allianz has acquired a 98% stake in Nigerian insurer Ensure Insurance, subject to regulatory approvals.
The challenges of Cyclone Debbie
Cyclone Debbie was the costliest natural catastrophe to hit Australia for six years, while the scale of the event spurred innovation among insurers writes Nicky Burridge.
GM Consultant hires in Asia-Pacific
Experienced former broker and underwriter Sue Yen Leow has joined international loss adjuster GM Consultant as business development manager, Asia-Pacific.
Allianz employees given suspended sentences for leaking customer data to CMCs
Five people, including three Allianz employees who made £7000 from leaking more than 700 pieces of confidential data, have been sentenced for bribery offences.
Allianz Worldwide Care launches AI symptom checker to drive paperless claims process
Allianz Worldwide Care has implemented an Artificial Intelligence-driven symptom checker service into its My Health app to provide customers with a paperless claims process and medical advice.
Analysis: Aviation insurers prove adaptable
Insurers are adapting to aviation's latest trends, despite low premiums.
Chubb appoints Gschossmann in Singapore
Global P&C insurer Chubb has appointed Johannes Gschossmann as head of financial lines in Singapore.
Week in Post: Last of the summer wine
This week we’ve seen some major acquisitions in the summer lull between the tail-end of results season, and everyone heading off to their holidays in Spain.
Aviva strongest brand in the motor market
Aviva has the greatest brand power in the retail motor market, with Hastings, Admiral, Adrian Flux and LV making up the top five most searched for insurers.
Allianz grows first half P&C GWP in Asia as profit falls
Global insurer Allianz saw P&C premium growth in Asia of 13% in the first half of the year as P&C profit fell the same percentage amount.
Allianz's Jon Dye and LV's Steve Treloar on why they have joined forces
Joint venture agreements can bring challenges as well as benefits. Jon Dye, CEO of Allianz Insurance, and Steve Treloar, managing director of general insurance at LV, explain how their business will work together.