Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PWC)
Insurers' investment incomes at risk from Eurozone deflation
UK general insurers' investment incomes are in danger of being impacted by current Eurozone deflation that could hamper firms' overall results, according to industry experts.
Blog: Beyond the CMA - the future of credit hire?
Jeremy Lefebure, UK claims transformation lead at PWC, on why the industry needs to take the future of credit hire in to its own hands with an innovative alternative to the GTA portal.
Aegis partners with PWC on cyber terrorism product
Lloyd’s syndicate Aegis London has launched a new cyber product in response to the growing threat of destructive attacks linked to on-going conflicts.
One in five London insurers ‘materially reliant’ on investments to turn a profit says PWC
20% of London market insurers will require solid investment returns in order to record a profit through to 2015, according to PWC, who point to a continued abundance of capacity dampening rate increases.
Quindell recruits PWC for accounting review
Insurance services firm Quindell has appointed PWC to conduct an independent review of accounting policies and forecasts for cash generation.
Editor's comment: The regulation pantomime
As we head into the pantomime season, it seems the insurance market’s Sleeping Beauty has awoken – and she means business.
PRA senior insurance managers regime sparks fears of bank-like regulation
Consultation reveals plan for more stringent controls on senior staff
Housing associations: Providing a helping hand
With less than 40% of social housing tenants taking out home contents insurance, what can the insurance industry do to help those with low incomes protect their belongings?
Blog: Rebuilding trust through technology
BT's Mark Jopling says video conferencing is the way for insurers to build consumer trust
Europe: Ireland update
David Worsfold takes a look at how the recovery of the Irish economy, as well as challenges such as regulation from Europe, is affecting Irish insurers and brokers
‘Wake-up call’ PWC survey reveals extent of customer distrust
Insurers admit industry must do more to improve sector’s service and image
Less than a third of customers trust insurance providers, finds PWC research
Less than a third of customers trust insurance providers, according to research from PWC, leading to the sector being ranked lower than retail banks and financial advisers.
Q&A - Aviation: Turbulent times
In an unprecedented year of aerospace disasters, Post asks the experts how they expect recent tragedies to impact the aviation sector’s insurance policy renewals
Market Moves - 18 September 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Water risk: Water works
On top of the risk from flooding, water scarcity could become a real problem in the near future – so what are the insurance implications of emerging water risks?
UK expected to lead on Solvency II related disposals in 2015
The impact of the Solvency II directive has been attributed for an expected sixth year of growth in the European run-off market, according to PWC’s annual survey.
PWC swoops for KPMG tax specialist
PWC has hired tax specialist Daniel Dzenkowski from rival consultancy firm KPMG.
Career development: CII promotes ‘speaking up’ with new whistleblowing guide
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a ‘speaking up’ guide on whistleblowing as part of its ongoing ethical guidance series.
Traditional insurers risk losing customers in digital age
Traditional insurers face losing out to new entrants as people increasingly use the internet to hunt out cheaper policies and more tailored services, a new PwC report found.
Dwindling volumes contribute to lack of optimism in GI
General insurers have bucked the trend of growing optimism across the financial services industry, according to the latest CBI/PWC survey.
UK businesses missing growth opportunities through data breach fears
Organisations are more concerned with defending their information against data breaches or legal action than they are with using it to drive competitive advantage and growth, according to a new report by information management company Iron Mountain and…
Acquisition appeal in China warms up
Regulatory changes in China look set to make it easier for local and foreign players to expand in the world’s fourth-largest insurance market.
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?
In Series: Legacy Systems: profit from partnerships
Insurers must look at their use of technology if they are to reap the benefits offered by strategic partnerships