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Insurers with unsatisfactory websites named and shamed
Insurance companies with websites that fall short of consumer expectations have been named and shamed.
NZIA issues target-setting protocols for net-zero transition
The Net-Zero Insurance Alliance has unveiled its first target-setting protocols in the transition to a net-zero emissions global economy. But not everyone is satisfied, with some saying the announcement is "devoid of any ambition".
Roundtable: How can data enrich the property claims journey from FNOL to payments?
A recent roundtable sponsored by LexisNexis Risk Solutions saw an expert panel discuss how data enrichment can be used from a post-loss perspective and what this change could mean for the future of property claims. Eleanore Robinson reports.
Top 30 European Insurers 2022 - Generali
Assicurazioni Generali's reported financial performance for the European financial year 2021.
Claims Apprentice 2022: Episode Six – The interviews
With the three team tasks now completed, it is time for the six candidates to step out on their own and talk about the overall experience with Christopher Dunn, sponsor Kennedys’ own Alan Sugar.
Claims Apprentice 2022: Episode five - ESG/sustainable claims challenge part two
Having scripted and filmed the videos to promote their ESG/sustainable claims solutions - and polished the accompanying leaflets - Team Build and Team Unite get to find out who pocketed the most investment at the Insurance Post Claims Leaders Summit.
Claims Apprentice 2022: Episode four - ESG/sustainable claims challenge part one
Having raced around London taking part in a marine insurance treasure hunt in the last episode, the final six claims apprentices are set for their biggest challenge yet for their third task.
Claims Apprentice 2022: Episode three – Marine insurance treasure hunt
After the claims handling task in episode two, Teams Build and Unite regroup and, following a short rest, are ready for the next challenge.
Claims Apprentice 2022: Episode two – Claims handling challenge
Now that our final six contestants have been put into teams and decided upon names, it is time for the apprentices to tackle their first task.
Claims Apprentice 2022: Episode one - Meet the six finalists
After a year wait Claims Apprentice is back and the field has been whittled down to six candidates, all competing for the prize of becoming the 2022 champion.
Meet the 2022 Claims Apprentice contestants
Ahead of the new series of Claims Apprentice, which goes live on Wednesday 15 June at noon, we introduce you to the final six contestants who will be featured in the Kennedys' sponsored show.
AIG, Axa and RSA lead underwriter recruitment; Allianz partners with Solar Energy UK; North P&I and Standard Club to merge; and first non-London syndicate-in-a-box-launched
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Allianz no longer writing new business in Russia
Allianz will no longer underwrite new business or make new investments in Russia, the insurer has said.
The top 30 European Insurers 2021: A turbulent time
The impact of Covid-19 saw the European non-life insurance market report a decline in gross written premium and profit after tax. Mathilde Jakobsen, director, analytics, Amsterdam, AM Best, analyses the numbers and reports on the movements in the ranking…
Headwind concerns drive European insurers to consider business sales
European insurers are increasingly look to divest parts of their business in the wake of the pandemic, a survey of chief financial officers conducted by rating agency Moody’s has found.
Briefing: Time for Lloyd’s to take the lead on climate change
Climate protesters are becoming a frequent irritation for Lloyd's but, as Pamela Kokoszka explains, they are a piece of a bigger puzzle that the corporation needs to do better to acknowledge and play its part in.
SME only pandemic cover solution would help those most in need, says Swiss Re public sector boss
When facing the large losses pandemics threaten “we could do more” if a cover solution was limited to SMEs, Ivo Menzinger, Swiss Re managing director for public sector business across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, has said.
PI Analysis: Independent financial advisers count the cost of insurance red flags
Professional indemnity premiums for independent financial advisers have soared, driven by a perfect storm of legislative and claims change
Sompo adds Richard Brown to lead on London market and property push
Sompo International has appointed Richard Brown to lead a new team focusing on property business through retail distribution channels in the UK, Europe and selected international territories including the Middle East and Israel.
Insurer ratings likely to be unaffected by BI ruling, says Fitch
The ratings of UK non-life insurers are likely to be unaffected by the Supreme Court ruling on Covid-19 business interruption claims, according to Fitch.
Lloyd's Lab - Class of 2020
The fifth cohort of Lloyd’s lab kicks off this week, with the chosen teams set to concentrate on Covid-19 products and solutions. Post looks at the businesses that hope the accelerator will help make their mark on insurance.
Climate protesters expected at Lloyd's today
Climate advocates calling for Lloyd's to “wash its hands of coal and tar sands” are expected to gather outside the Lloyd's building this morning as the underwriting room reopens.
FCA picks apart insurer reliance on Hurricane Katrina judgment in BI test case
On the second day of the Financial Conduct Authority’s business interruption test case, the regulator’s lawyers argued there are key issues with the Hurricane Katrina Orient Express judgment insurers are expected to lean on during the case.
Industry 'did not do enough' to prepare society for pandemic, must not fail on climate: Unfriend Coal
Having previously identified both pandemic risk and climate change as the world's "greatest threat," the insurance industry must champion a green and fair recovery from the Covid-19 crisis to help avert another emergency, NGOs have urged.