Sedgwick
Retiring Muress replaced by Simoncic at Sedgwick
Market moves: Sedgwick international chief executive officer Ian Muress has announced plans to retire on 31 March, when he will be replaced by Tom Simoncic.
Is Munich Re, once the ‘go-to’ for insurtechs, tired of start-ups?
After Many Pets became the latest insurtech to list Munich Re as a former capacity provider this week. Jonathan Swift looks at what has become of the once omnipresent go-to partner for start-ups.
Review of the Year 2022: Claims and Legal (part two)
Senior claims figures look back on 2022 and reflect on what 2023 might bring.
GRP acquires Flint; Volt partners with Laka; Premfina appoints chairman
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Early notification ‘key’ to avoid increasing property damage claims costs
Insurers could see higher claims costs and longer claims lifecycles as inflation creeps into the casualty and liability space, but educating policyholders on importance of early notification is ‘key’.
Malcolm Hyde, Aviva, DACB, HF, NFU Mutual, Sedgwick and Zurich big winners at the Claims and Fraud Awards
Law firm HF took home three awards at the Claims and Fraud Awards last night, at an event that saw former Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters executive director Malcolm Hyde, pictured, pick up the Achievement Award.
Spotlight: Fraud – Will the cost-of-living crisis lead to more fraud?
With the cost-of-living crisis escalating for many households as winter approaches, the insurance sector is preparing itself for a wave of fraudulent claims from both opportunistic and organised sources. Eleanore Robinson reports.
Blog: Building back better flood resilience is the pathway to the future
The Environment Agency is planning for higher and more intense rainfall, with a rainfall anticipated to increase 35% by 2070 accompanied by rising sea levels. Ian Gibbs, national technical manager at Sedgwick, urges the industry to accept that climate…
Intelligence: Tackling subsidence surges in a climate change era
With hot summers becoming more likely in the future, subsidence surge and event years may be the new norm. Fiona Nicolson looks at how insurers are preparing for these claims in a climate change environment.
60 Seconds With... Adam Parry, Sedgwick
Adam Parry, head of home investigations at Sedgwick, shares with Post the joys of financial independence, and his love of football and Celine Dion.
Roundtable: How is the insurance sector investing in solutions to combat the evolving fraud threat?
Post, in association with LexisNexis Risk Solutions, held a roundtable to discuss the ever-evolving fight against fraud with new technology and how the insurance market is investing in solutions to combat this. Conducted under Chatham House rules,…
Intelligence: Fanning the flames – what is causing the fires on containerships?
With more than 70 reported fires breaking out on containerships in the past five years, cargo fires are a priority concern for marine industry. Post investigates how these fires are starting, and what is being done to address this issue.
Wildfires in the UK highlight greater need for 'robust' property design, planning and construction
An increase in claims numbers are expected following the wildfires in the UK, but experts urge more preventative measures.
Shortlist for 2022 Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Awards revealed
The shortlist is now out for the 2022 Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Awards.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Professional Development Award - Sedgwick
Sedgwick’s comprehensive professional development programme Pathfinder tackles the growing skills shortage in loss adjusting, leading the firm to a clear win in this category.
Zurich, Amanda Blanc and Vicky Carter among big winners at the 2022 British Insurance Awards
Zurich was the big winner at the 2022 British Insurance Awards this evening, taking home three awards – including the highly coveted General Insurer of the Year gong.
Brokers warned over red diesel rule change risks
Brokers should ensure they are up to date with a little known new rule change which could impact clients that use or distribute rebated fuels, also known as red diesel.
BI ruling and Covid impact drive claims vacancy boom
Job adverts for claims roles are on the up, research has suggested, with the business interruption ruling a likely driver.
Revolut in Allianz tie-up; AUB confirms Tysers talks; QBE poses resilience challenge; and Rear’s SPAC Financials Acquisition Corp to raise £150m via listing
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Insurance staff come together to support Ukraine refugees
From gearing up to take in refugees to delivering supplies, Post spoke to European insurance staff who are dedicating their time to helping those affected by the Ukraine crisis.
Aviva in Zego tie-up; Ecclesiastical Insurance Group renamed Benefact; Mosaic to acquire Sirius Point Lloyd's arm; and Sedgwick buys UKA247
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Analysis: Covid BI disputes rage on a year after Supreme Court judgment
The final bill for coronavirus-related business interruption claims could yet run much higher than the £1.3bn paid out so far depending on how issues left unanswered are resolved in the months – and possibly years – ahead.
Insurers ask loss adjusters for furlough deduction data as potential litigation looms
Loss adjusters have been asked by insurers to quantify furlough payment-related savings on Covid-19 business interruption claims.
Building material shortages pile on the pressure
With building material shortages expected to continue into the 2022, loss adjusters and insurers have been urged to work together to support the repair sector.