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LV's Martin Milliner on how to protect customers from fraud
Martin Milliner, claims director at LV General Insurance, outlines the amendments lawmakers should make to the Online Safety Bill to protect the public and raise awareness of cyber crime.
Intelligence: Fears rise over flood affordability for all UK homes
The Bank of England has warned in its latest Stress Test that if no additional action is taken on climate change, then insurance could become unaffordable to some UK homes when Flood Re ends in 2039. Edmund Tirbutt investigates
LV appoints MIB’s Ben Fletcher as director of financial crime
LV has appointed Ben Fletcher from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, where he holds the position of chief customer officer, as it’s director of financial crime.
Interview: Steve Treloar, Allianz Personal and LV General Insurance
Post catches up with Allianz Personal and LV General Insurance CEO Steve Treloar a year on from the insurer's restructure to reflect on building the UK's biggest personal lines insurer, plans for further growth, and the shifting needs of brokers.
European insurtech investment catching up with US; Goldman Sachs invests in Clear; Allianz to lead Coalitions’ UK cyber capacity; and Gallagher buys Erimus
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Insurers are making it 'difficult' for drivers to insure their EVs
Insurtech figures say traditional insurers are “behind the curve” on electric vehicles because of nervousness and fear surrounding value chains.
FCA move to ban ‘phoenixing’ a step in the right direction but more could be done to stop dishonest CMCs
Financial Conduct Authority plans to impose significant changes on claims management companies that would prevent ‘phoenixing’ are a step in the right direction but the industry has called for more action to stop dishonest CMCs.
Analysis: What is driving the increase in credit hire fraud
With Aviva reporting a 10.7% increase in motor injury claims fraud, Post investigates what is driving the increase in credit hire fraud.
Vast majority of public would not drive a fully automated vehicle
Most people would not be happy to drive a fully autonomous vehicle, a survey commissioned by Post has found.
Aviva joins Sign Live; Clear Group acquires Centor; Canopius reorganises underwriting team; LV steps up digital innovation with tie-up; and Questgates buys again
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Analysis: One year on, is the whiplash portal working or heading for a crash?
With the Official Injury Claim portal celebrating its first birthday on 31 May, Post investigates how it has fared over the past 12 months.
Capgemini: only 8% of insurers 'Resilience Champions'; Allianz mulls Home & Legacy disposal; CII reports £4.4m deficit; and Questgates buys
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Intelligence: Opening the throttle on motorbike insurance
The motorbike insurance market has been a hive of activity in the last few years in what has previously been a quiet and steady sector for the last 20 years. Martin Friel investigates what this means for the biker customer and if more entrants are on the…
LV provides helpline access for men in its repair garages
LV has launched an initiative to provide men with a safe space to talk about their problems at the garages within the LV repair network.
Interview - Colm Holmes, Allianz Holdings
Allianz Holdings CEO Colm Holmes caught up with Stephanie Denton after his first 100 days in the role to explain why the next three years will be all about growth for the UK insurer.
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.
LV, Axa and Keoghs smash fraud ring; Flood Re launches Build Back Better; Howden buys SPF; Go Insur backs start-up Insuristic
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Intelligence: What does the future hold for ESG chief officers?
With the growing importance of environmental, social and governance issues, companies are starting to recruit people to senior executive positions to oversee their strategies. Pamela Kokoszka investigates if the role of chief ESG officer is here to stay,…
ESG Blog: Follow the Green Claims Code
Andrew Waddelove, head of sustainability at LV general insurance, looks at substantiating ESG claims, and considers what the Green Claims Code means for the insurance industry.
ESG Exchange Q&A 2: How are insurers enabling their employees and partners to be green?
As part of our ESG Exchange fortnight, Post spoke to Ageas, Aviva, LV and Zurich to find out how insurers are thinking beyond their own firms and helping their employees, partners and their supply chain to adopt environmental, social and governance…
ESG Exchange: LV to make its supply chain more sustainable with launch of two initiatives
LV has launched two new initiatives, Green Heart Supplier Promise and Green Heart Standard for the Building Contractor Network to ensure that suppliers within the LV general insurance network meet the company’s corporate social responsibility goals and…
Concerns persist around public understanding of self-driving vehicles
With different levels of autonomous technology available, insurers have warned that an Automated Vehicles Act must be clear on what self-driving cars can and cannot do and this must be communicated effectively.
Self-driving vehicle data sharing rules must be right from day one, insurers urge
Insurers have warned that any duty to disclose data in an Automated Vehicles Act must be right from "day one" to avoid lengthy litigation.
British Insurance Awards Countdown: In 2021, which firm became the 15th different name to win General Insurer of the Year?
There are now just 15 days left to get your British Insurance Awards entries in [closing date: 11 March].