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Blog: Why diversity matters in digital insurance innovation
Rocio Garcia, user interface lead at Instanda, explains the importance of diversity in digital insurance innovation.
Motor insurance fraud roundtable: Data and diligence, how can insurers combat any increase in criminal activity?
Insurance Post, in association with LexisNexis Risk Solutions, recently gathered experts together to discuss how issues such as ghost broking, the current limitations of benchmarking and fraud detection are pertinent to rooting out motor insurance fraud.
Customers young and old expect frictionless digital insurance products, says Axa Partners’ Ward
The assumption that innovation in digital insurance need only be in service of younger customers has been proven false, Axa Partners chief sales and distribution officer for the UK and Ireland Kelly Ward has told Post.
Brokers can play key role in Net Zero transition, says Allianz's Dixon
Brokers can play a key role in encouraging businesses to transition to Net Zero, Allianz chief underwriting officer Catherine Dixon has told Post.
QBE weighs changes to regional footprint as brokers demand greater ‘visibility’
QBE is looking to plug a “gap” in its regional footprint as a result of feedback from brokers, its executive director for UK insurance Chris Wallace has told Post.
FCA does not aim to be a price regulator, says Sheldon Mills
In his keynote speech yesterday at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s conference in Manchester Mills Sheldon Mills, executive director for consumers and competition at the Financial Conduct Authority, told the audience: “The new consumer duty…
Blog: Regional broking is an essential part of the intermediated market
Sam Thomas, head of mid market at Zurich, explains why regional broker networks are not just a nice to have, but a must have.
Video Q&A: Prime Disaster Response directors Ciaran and Laurence O’Grady
As the business celebrates its tenth anniversary, Prime Disaster Response founders Ciaran and Laurence O’Grady spoke to Insurance Post content director Jonathan Swift about the growth of the business.
Canopius CUO Mike Duffy to retire
Mike Duffy, chief underwriting officer for Canopius Group, will retire next year after 16 years of service to the company and 40 years in the sector.
Brokers need to help clients avoid the trap of underinsurance, says Allianz' McGinn
With economic volatility and inflation being the biggest challenges facing brokers at the moment, brokers need to sit down with their clients and ask the right questions to avoid them falling into trap of underinsurance.
Blog: Supporting brokers in navigating the challenges of PI market
The professional indemnity classes continue to test the resolve of underwriters. Nic Brown, divisional director of broker at Markel UK, says insurers have to continue to support brokers and clients despite the challenges the risks present in the current…
Aon's Sean Carney on supporting social mobility and creating a sense of belonging for colleagues
Insurance has a way to go to create workforces that truly reflect the breadth of society today, and the communities in which we operate. Sean Carney, partner and head of human capital solutions for the UK at Aon, explains why belonging is so important.
Motor semiconductor chip shortage crisis expected to be solved in the second half of the year
Volvo CEO Jim Rowan expects the semiconductor chip shortage crisis facing the motor manufacturing market to be solved in the second half of the year.
Intelligence: Is the government doing enough to drive out distraction on the roads?
The government recently closed a loophole in the legislation on driving with mobile phones. Sam Barrett finds that while the changes are welcome, there are concerns that the law does not go far enough, and legislation needs to be tougher still
Leadership changes at Markel as co-CEO Whitt is set to retire next year
Markel is making a number of senior leadership changes at the company as co-CEO Richard Whitt confirms he will retire next year after 31 years with the company.
What does the dual-pricing ban mean for the future of insurance?
Insurance Post and PayPal surveyed the insurance industry to assess the impact of the ban on dual pricing for new and existing home and motor insurance customers and the factors that will influence future purchase.
Penny Black's Social World: May 2022
From the anniversary of Titanic sinking to celebrating Earth day and supporting charities
Editor's comment: We'll meet again
As this issue lands our thoughts will be turning to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference and its return to a face-to-face event in its traditional home of Manchester.
Data Analysis: Business interruption payment tracker - How insurers fared into 2022
Not all insurers are created equal where it comes to keeping on top of the business interruption claims deluge. Post analysis of Financial Conduct Authority data reveals how firms have fared.
Data Analysis: Insurance industry gender pay gap widens
Gender pay disparities in the insurance industry persist, with some progress among brokers Insurance Post's data analysis of gender pay gap figures finds.
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.
Damage caused by storm Eunice less severe than expected despite claims surge
Storm Eunice was less severe than originally thought with damage caused by high winds rather than flooding, according to claims experts.
Williams swaps Simply Business for Clear Group
The Clear Group has appointed Simply Business’ former managing director for managing general agents Phil Williams as group’s chief operating officer.
Low motor accident claim levels raise concerns that 'injured people are not claiming'
A claimant organisation has raised concerns that the number of registered motor claims in the first quarter of 2022 remained at a pandemic level, despite road traffic mostly returning to normal.