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Greggs alleges 'hundreds, perhaps thousands' of separate losses in Zurich aggregation trial
The trial in the case of Greggs v Zurich drew to a close on Tuesday, in a shortened process which forwent opening statements and cross-examination of expert witnesses.
Shortlist for 2022 Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Awards revealed
The shortlist is now out for the 2022 Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Awards.
Stonegate alleges 'obliteration of cover' while insurers say it has got policy terms 'fundamentally wrong' in closing submissions
The trial in the case of Stonegate v MS Amlin and others, drew to an end this week, with the UK’s biggest pub group and its insurers exchanging arguments in written closing submissions.
Insurers pick at Stonegate’s causation and aggregation arguments as Covid BI trial continues
The High Court battle between the UK’s biggest pub group and three insurers – MS Amlin, Liberty Mutual and Zurich – continued on Tuesday with the insurers taking issue with the pub group’s submissions regarding causation and aggregation.
Stonegate underscores varied pandemic impact on individual establishments as £1.1bn Covid BI trial gets underway
Stonegate kicked off its Covid-19 business interruption suit against its insurers on Monday, claiming that “the story of no two venues during the pandemic is the same”.
Aviva reports 13% spike in fraud; Accredited hails £2bn Policy Expert deal; Urban Jungle to recruit 100; and PRA warns insurers of ‘significant headwinds’ over climate change
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Corbin & King verdict leads to ‘dusting off’ of BI claims as Premier League teams issue court action
The legal sector is revisiting business interruption claims that might have been mothballed after the Financial Conduct Authority Test case as the Corbin & King verdict reopens the possibility of policyholders being able to bring claims under their non…
Data Analysis: Insurance industry gender pay gap widens
Gender pay disparities in the insurance industry persist, with some progress among brokers Insurance Post's data analysis of gender pay gap figures finds.
2021 insurtech funding breaks record; Aviva in Tractable tie-up; Dive-In Festival theme announced and Lloyd's syndicate offers adjusters green bonus
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Thatcham hails Mercedes’ move as 'milestone' in automated driving; Admiral strikes ADR deal; Marsh launches ESG rating; and MS Amlin commits to Net Zero
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Briefing: Walls closing in on insurers’ business interruption furlough savings
The pressure is mounting for insurers to rethink business interruption furlough savings, Post news editor Jen Frost argues in the wake of a landmark Australian judgment.
Marsh/Volante launch shareholder activism product; insurance sector launches flood directory; GRP buys Hamilton Fraser; Liberty rolls out real-time flood warning solution
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Three BI cases collectively seeking up to £960m to be heard back-to-back by court
The Commercial Court is set to hear three cases relating to Covid-19 business interruption claims made under the Marsh Resilience wording back-to-back over five weeks in June and July.
Analysis: Covid BI disputes rage on a year after Supreme Court judgment
The final bill for coronavirus-related business interruption claims could yet run much higher than the £1.3bn paid out so far depending on how issues left unanswered are resolved in the months – and possibly years – ahead.
Allianz: cyber usurps BI as biggest risk; Direct Commercial gets PE investment; Ford and ADT reveal JV Canopy; and Tractable launches AI Property
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week.
Aviva strikes five-year motor deal with Prestige; Aston Lark inks two more deals; Adiona partners with Duck Creek; and Corvus reveals London market buy
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week.
Pub chain's £845m BI claim set to be heard by Commercial Court in June
An £845m lawsuit brought by pub chain Stonegate against insurers MS Amlin, Liberty Mutual and Zurich is to be heard by the Commercial Court next June.
MS Amlin Underwriting names Amir Sethu as head of sustainability and ESG
MS Amlin Underwriting has appointed Amir Sethu to the newly created role of head of sustainability and ESG.
COP26 Briefing: A tale of two insurance climate reports
Two reports released on COP26's finance day highlight mountains insurers – and others – have yet to climb in the climate challenge.
MS Amlin names Robert Wiest as next CEO
Robert Wiest is set to become the next CEO of MS Amlin AG following the departure of Chris Beazley from the Swiss-domiciled reinsurer last month.
Insurers among host of UK businesses urging PM to show 'strong leadership' ahead of COP26
Insurance companies are among a group of more than 80 UK businesses that have urged Prime Minister Boris Johnson to show “strong leadership” to ensure the upcoming COP26 climate summit is a success.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Risk Management and Claims Awards
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
Aston Lark, Aviva and Covéa win big at 2021 British Insurance Awards
Aston Lark and Aviva were the big winners at the 2021 British Insurance Awards on a night when Covéa was crowned General Insurer of the Year.
Covid BI claims payouts top £1bn
Insurers have paid out over £1bn in business interruption claims, according to the latest data released by the Financial Conduct Authority.