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Sabre warns of driving test 'backlog' effect
Sabre has said it may be 'disproportionately' affected by a backlog of driving tests and delays in new car registrations.
Blog: Basement floods pose challenges for HNW adjusters
Loss adjusters saw claims of more than £1m after July floods hit London basements. James Long, Criterion Adjusters managing director, explains why these were so costly.
Tradewise and Prometheus in £13.1m commission clawback dispute
The administrators of Gibraltar insurer Prometheus, formerly Tradewise Insurance Company, are engaged in discussions over disputed commission clawbacks.
Insurers to sue government on Vnuk
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau is to recommence legal action against the government over inaction on 'unnecessary' Vnuk costs.
Interview: Tim Bailey, Zurich
Tim Bailey, UK Zurich CEO, talks to Stephanie Denton about evolving capabilities within the workforce, exciting partnerships and a relentless focus on service.
Blog: ‘The personal injury discount rate in Northern Ireland is in a mess’ - Discuss
The debate about the personal injury discount rate in Northern Ireland is a combination of big political forces, small political points-scoring and, perhaps, some missed opportunities, argue BLM director Alistair Kinley and partner Patrick Connolly,…
Ageas’ Adam Beckett on normal
Having moved away from the 2020 parlance of ‘unprecedented’, there is a phrase that seems to be creeping into our everyday language – normalisation, whatever that is, says Adam Beckett, chief distribution officer at Ageas UK.
Tesco Underwriting 'well positioned' for success post Ageas exit: Duggan
Tesco Underwriting is 'well positioned' for customer satisfaction and market success following its joint venture buyout from Ageas, the insurance arm's boss told Post as it reported its first post-deal results.
Supreme Court QOCS conclusion a 'body blow' for PI defendants
A Supreme Court decision on Qualified One-way Costs Shifting provisions in the Civil Procedure Rules may 'at first blush look counterintuitive and unfair’, judges have admitted.
Insurtechs not ‘changing the fundamental nature’ of insurance: Chubb CEO Greenberg
Chubb CEO and chair Evan Greenberg has maintained that it is 'hype' that insurtechs are changing the foundational elements of insurance.
ABI reports fraud at lowest level since 2007; Axa relaunches British Gas cover; Getsafe extends Series B; and Lockton acquires
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week.
Editor's comment: The ups and downs of 2020
2020 was a year of ups and downs for everyone. The Covid-19 pandemic struck, lockdowns began, and many were separated from loved ones. But kindness prevailed, communities were reunited, people met and talked to their neighbours. Home schooling took its…
Top 100 UK Insurers 2021
Covid-19 had the biggest impact on insurers in 2020. Commercial lines insurers suffered while personal lines insurers broadly benefited according to William Keen-Tomlinson, senior financial analyst in London for AM Best.
Interview: Adam Winslow, Aviva
Adam Winslow, UK & Ireland GI CEO at Aviva, talks to Stephanie Denton about commercial growth, meeting high standards and getting the triangle right.
Treasury committee seeks answers from big tech firms on economic crime
Treasury Select Committee chair Mel Stride MP has written to Google, Ebay, Facebook and Amazon with a series of questions relating to their policies and actions to combat economic crime, prevent fraud and protect consumers.
Direct Line swoops for Ash Jokhoo from Virgin Atlantic as CIO
Direct Line Group has recruited Ash Jokhoo as chief information officer joining from Virgin Atlantic where he was chief data and information officer.
Outgoing CII CEO Fisher praised for modernisation efforts
Sian Fisher had considerable success modernising the Chartered Insurance Institute during her time as CEO and the next leader needs to build on the foundations she has created, according to a range of insurance experts.
Interview: David Williams, Axa UK
After 41 years with the provider, managing director of underwriting and technical services David Williams is leaving Axa UK at the end of December. He spoke with Post about the timing of his departure, what comes next and reflected on his time in the…
Hiscox’s Andrew Mitchell on making an exhibition again at long last
The fine art market is in resurgence after a bleak 18 months and the bumper calendar of blockbuster shows will enable Lloyd’s to show its unique value, says Hiscox UK line underwriter for art and private clients Andrew Mitchell.
Analysis: The claims sector in a post-reform world
The launch of the whiplash portal has made it more difficult for firms to make money handling small claims, leading to firms reassessing their models. Post investigates what the sector will look like in a post reform world.
Admiral, Covea and Hastings back Drive Score launch; Abacai teams up with Ticker; Bollington to rebrand under Gallagher; Aviva extends Founders Factory tie-up; and Cover Genius seals Series C raise
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week.
BGL’s Mark Townsend on why the biggest industry change will lead to new opportunities
Mark Townsend, managing director of motor and home at BGL Insurance, details how pricing regulation changes give the industry an exciting chance to prove it is customer centric, earn trust, and alter perceptions once and for all.
Minster Law strikes deal for Irwin Mitchell's fast-track PI business
Minster Law has reached an agreement to take over Irwin Mitchell’s fast-track personal injury business with intentions to “lead consolidation in the market”.
Donaldson steps up to Ardonagh Retail CEO and Rawlinson promoted to lead Atlanta
Ardonagh has promoted Ian Donaldson to the position of CEO for Ardonagh Retail with Emma Rawlinson replacing him as Atlanta Group CEO, Post can reveal.