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Roundtable: Digital: Social media: Digital debate
How has the insurance industry embraced digitalisation and social media? While some areas of technology have been embraced, can others be improved?
Validus bolsters senior team with trio of hires
Norwich-based insurance services firm Validus-IVC has added a pair of former Aviva employees and an ex-LV claims man to its senior team.
BIA Countdown: 20 years of general insurance
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to key figures from major insurers that have experienced wins over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first BIAs in 1994.
LV Broker unveils property investor cover
LV Broker has revealed a new cover for clients with large property portfolios in a bid to grow its commercial property offering.
Claims Awards 2014 - winners announced
Ageas scooped two individual awards at the 2014 Post Claims Awards held in London last night (5 June).
Aviva top of the pile for digital user experience in motor
Personal lines insurers are lagging behind price comparison sites in terms of digital user experience, financial technology company Instinct Studios has warned.
Insurers vie for RSA broker motor business despite ‘unsustainable’ label
LV and Zurich among the major insurers looking to capitalise on RSA’s motor cuts
Alternative Business Structures: A quick fix?
The ownership of legal firms by non-lawyers via alternative business structures has always been contentious – but as the Transport Select Committee launches an investigation into the models Post finds out whether the existing structures are being used as…
BIBA Fever episode five: So long, and thanks for all the jellybeans
One week on from the close of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester and Post reflects on the event in the final episode of Biba Fever 2014.
C-Suite - Insurer: Brokers adapting and surviving
The broker channel is coping comparatively well in the tricky personal lines marketplace
BIBA Fever episode 4: Pills, thrills and headaches
It is the second day of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester and there were some sore heads today as delegates assembled this morning to reflect on a night out in the city.
BIBA Fever episode 3: Mad for it in Manchester
The wait is finally over and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester opened today for business.
BIBA Fever episode 2: A question of Manchester
With one day to go before the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference in Manchester, Post is proud to bring you the second episode of Biba Fever 2014 sponsored by LV.
In Series: Legacy Systems: time for an upgrade
How can insurers running on outdated legacy systems prepare themselves for the host of new data demands set to be ushered in by Solvency II?
Retirement of LV Broker's Alan Rice sparks glowing tributes
Colleagues and broking clients have united in offering a fond farewell to popular LV Broker strategic account manager Alan Rice ahead of his retirement at the end of the week.
In Series: Legacy Systems: Easy access
Firms need to make it simple for customers to manage their insurance needs via the medium that suits them best. But with many insurers running on outdated legacy systems, is this easier said than done?
LV Q1 GWP slumps despite climbing policy numbers
Reductions in LV’s motor book have seen the insurer record increased policy numbers but falling gross written premium for Q1 on a year-on-year basis.
LV Broker secures Brightside online motor deal
LV Broker has completed a deal to offer its Highway car product to Brightside online customers, including affinity partners.
Claims Club News - 9 April 2014
All the news from Post’s Claims Club event on 9 April.
Broker networks: better together?
With major firms such as Aviva among those to sever their network ties, how can broker networks remain attractive to potential members?
LV Broker unveils new retailer covers
LV Broker has launched a new insurance product for retailers as part of a plan to expand in the SME market.
1-in-4 second hand tyres fail legal safety standards
A huge swathe of second hand tyres sold in the UK do not meet legal safety requirements according to figures from LV.
High-profile motor withdrawal touted after another tough year for the market
Analysts suggest further regulatory scrutiny could exacerbate sector’s troubles