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Online HNW insurance options not ‘fit for purpose’
The founder and CEO of Rivr, a newly launched firm focussing on HNW home insurance, has told Insurance Post that online options for high to mid net worth customers are “not fit for purpose”.
Former colleagues pay tribute to David Sweeney
Former colleagues of ex-Hiscox, Sterling and Brightside manager David Sweeney have paid tribute to him after he sadly passed away at the end of last month.
Automated Vehicles Bill finally passes through Parliament
Insurers have stated the passing of the Automated Vehicle Bill today represents a "significant step forward" but warned they need "access to relevant data in order to support the adoption of this technology.
Markerstudy’s Lizzie Smith-Foreman on the importance of a sustainability strategy
View from the Top: Lizzie Smith-Foreman, director of group marketing, communications and sustainability at Markerstudy, says that clear sustainability aims are a must if you want to keep doing business with your partners and customers.
Repair costs continue to push up home insurance premiums
According to the Association of British Insurers’ premium tracker, home insurance premiums increased 3% in the first quarter of 2024, following a severe winter for weather damage.
Jaguar Land Rover offers £150 off new policies
Jaguar Land Rover has announced an “Insurance Contribution initiative”, which provides £150 per month towards the cost of cover for its policies for new Range Rover models.
Flood Re makes changes to ‘address evolving landscape’
Flood Re has today announced changes to key scheme parameters, with the aim of ensuring the continued availability and affordability of flood insurance.
EV manufacturers to face competition from China
Allianz chief claims officer Graham Gibson has told Insurance Post that electric vehicle OEMs "have their work cut out for them" ahead of stiff competition from Chinese firms entering the market.
Why insurance companies love furry faces
Building desirable brands in the insurance market is a challenge, but it all boils down to the right level of distinctiveness, and of course, it helps to have a lovable mascot that evokes an emotional connection, writes Rob Allen, strategy partner at…
Brokers want less AI conversation and better service please
Fiona Nicolson reveals brokers want a little less conversation about artificial intelligence and to have a lot more grown-up conversation about balancing online experiences with being able to talk to an insurer's staff at this year’s British Insurance…
Big Interview: Tara Foley, Axa
Tara Foley, CEO of Axa UK & Ireland, outlines how the business can now do intraday pricing, shares the provider’s growth plans, and reveals how artificial intelligence is changing ways of working at the insurer.
MIB names Angus Eaton as new CEO
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau has appointed Hastings Group's Angus Eaton as its new CEO, replacing the outgoing Dominic Clayden.
Is the home insurance market set for a reckoning?
Editor’s View: Emma Ann Hughes warns home insurers to brace themselves to be the next target of policyholders’ wrath as moaning motorists are replaced by angry-looking property owners on national newspapers’ personal finance pages.
Q&A: Ben Smyth, Arma Karma
Ben Smyth, CEO of contents insurance start-up Arma Karma, talks to Tom Luckham about the insurtech’s past, future, and how young people view insurance.
Esure restores direct motor business
Esure has re-established its capacity to offer motor insurance quotes directly through its website following a planned six-week outage.
Axa reveals how AI is transforming the business
Axa UK & Ireland has 12 “between proof of concept and proof of value” artificial intelligence initiatives currently ongoing across the business, according to CEO Tara Foley.
Urban Jungle to use latest funding to expand product range
Home insurance startup Urban Jungle has raised £11.2M in its latest funding round led by existing investors, including Sony.
Allianz’s lawsuit against Revolut ends in settlement
Allianz Partners and Revolut have settled a lawsuit over an abandoned travel insurance deal that saw the companies trade blows in recent months, Insurance Post can reveal.
LV’s departing claims director Milliner tipped for DLG position
Allianz has confirmed Caroline Johnson as LV’s new general insurance claims director, with Martin Milliner set to depart the insurer after 18 years.
Axa CEO Foley on why another XL-sized deal isn’t on the cards
Axa UK & Ireland CEO Tara Foley won’t rule out another acquisition but said her growth plan for the business is to build plus consolidate everything currently within the multi-line provider.
Diary of an Insurer: Charles Taylor’s Dr Lynn Gordon
Dr Lynn Gordon, chief medical officer at Charles Taylor Assistance, is a lifeline for a woman whose husband has died abroad and organises a patient’s long-haul repatriation from Australia to the UK.
Motor premiums stabilise but cost to insurers mount
The Association of British Insurers’ motor insurance tracker has revealed that premiums increased by just 1% in the first quarter of 2024.
Are we ever going to stamp out underinsurance?
News Editor’s View: As Aviva’s broker barometer shows underinsurance remains a major concern for brokers, with almost three-quarters worried their clients may not have adequate cover, Scott McGee questions what the industry is doing to ensure everyone is…
Home insurance premiums climb by nearly a third
Home insurance premiums increased by 31% between January and March 2024, according to the latest research from Compare the Market.