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Director of Content's comment: Insurance dynasties - Who will be the next predator?
“Extraordinary animals, each in a heroic struggle against rivals and against the forces of nature, fighting for their own survival and for the future of their ‘Dynasties’."
Insurers make strides in digitising claims and renewals
Many more insurers are allowing customers to renew policies, make claims notifications and track claims digitally compared to last year, according to research by Altus Consulting.
Lemonade in bid to take on Europe
US-based insurtech Lemonade has revealed plans to enter the European market.
Former banking chief Garrad joins Axa PPP as healthcare CEO
Tracey Garrad, former HSBC Channel Islands and Isle of Man CEO, is replacing Keith Gibbs as Axa PPP healthcare CEO.
Digital and Insurtech Awards 2018: Full list of winners
Aviva was declared the Digital Insurer of the Year at the 2018 Digital and Insurtech Awards on Friday 23 November.
Analysis: Review of 2018
The spectre of Brexit loomed large over the insurance sector this year, and although the picture is still no clearer in terms of how the UK market will continue to trade with Europe after 29 March 2019, significant merger & acquisition activity was among…
Allianz CEO Bäte has contract extended
Allianz's board has extended the contact of global CEO Oliver Bäte until 2024.
Wider sector may face similar scrutiny to 'too big to fail' insurers
In 2020 the International Association of Insurance Supervisors hopes to make key changes to how systemic risk in the insurance sector is measured and dealt with, in a move that could see more insurers face similar scrutiny to 'too big to fail' insurers…
Axa XL's Paul Greensmith on why film underwriters deserve an Oscar
Paul Greensmith, UK CEO at Axa XL, delves into the art of underwriting cinema and television productions, which contribute so much to the UK economy and world imagination.
Debenhams urged to review links with Arron Banks' Eldon
Exclusive: Debenhams should review its relationship with Arron Banks-owned Eldon Insurance, following fines over alleged data misuse by the company, campaigners say.
Questgates reveals growth plans after joining VRS
Questgates has revealed it will hit revenue of £22m next year as it joins VRS Adjusters.
Amazon frontrunner in digital leaders report as Aviva takes insurance top spot
Aviva takes the crown as digital insurance lead, but insurance as a whole is middling compared to other sectors, according to a report.
Axa places 59 jobs at risk in claims restructure
Axa is consulting over 59 redundancies across three of its regional offices, as it looks to modernise its claims function.
This month: Cavities and complaints
As whiplash legislation speeds through parliament, claims management companies have increasingly been looking into other avenues to keep the coffers full and cavity wall insulation claims have spiked. CMCs may be the industry’s own bugbear, but this…
Penny Black's social world: November 2018
More mudders, netball’s Neville and an eye mask event
Analysis: Are cavity wall insulation claims the new PPI?
Insurers are seeing a spike in people claiming improper installation of cavity wall insulation. Is this the new money spinner for CMCs?
Axa signs £30m capacity deal with SME MGA
Axa has agreed a £30m three-year capacity deal with SME managing general agent Origin UW.
Slice cyber product shows ‘leverage’ gained through insurtech partnerships
The quick turnaround of Slice’s on-demand cyber insurance policy demonstrates the “leverage” partnerships with insurtechs can provide, according an Axa XL collaborator.
Breitburd appointed Axa UK and Ireland CFO
Axa has appointed Amelie Breitburd as its chief financial officer for the UK and Ireland.
Asta names former XL CEO to board
Asta has appointed Paul Jardine, former UK CEO of XL Catlin, as independent non-executive chairman.
Roundtable: How to offer a niche insurance user experience
Can a niche insurance user experience be scaled to drive revenue growth? Post, in association with EXL, gathered together a number of insurance industry experts to explain how
This Week in Post: Telematics and other technologies
A new telematics provider is about to enter the motor insurance market, targeting the lower-premium segment, beyond just young drivers.
Axa XL moves European operations to Ireland ahead of Brexit
Axa XL has received authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland to move its European operations from the UK to Ireland ahead of 29 March 2019, when the UK is due to leave the European Union.
Axa's David Williams on why insurers need to drive autonomous car initiatives
Motor insurers must play an active part in the schemes that develop and test autonomous vehicles, despite the many issues that need to be ironed out, writes David Williams, technical director at Axa.