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Stephen Catlin given the prestigious Achievement Award at the 2017 British Insurance Awards
Described as “a true statesman of our industry”, Stephen Catlin was a worthy winner of the achievement award at the 2017 British Insurance Awards last night.
Crawford's Benedict Burke named Insurance Personality of the Year at 2017 BIA
A “seasoned campaigner,” Crawford & Company’s chief client officer Benedict Burke was handed the Insurance Personality of the Year prize at the British Insurance Awards last night for a sterling 18 months which has seen him make a mark on a number of…
Blog: Setting the pace for change
Technologies such as driverless cars, telematics and the connected home are changing the world of insurance, with the need for more modularisation of coverages, and components that can be used in different ways to suit particular niches and markets. Dean…
LMA satellite service launches for nat cat claims
The Lloyd’s Market Association is to fund a satellite imagery and intelligence service that will enable improvements to claims processes and exposure management before and after a natural catastrophe.
Markerstudy confirms it is not selling, plans strategic acquisitions
Exclusive: Markerstudy has confirmed that it is not for sale and is planning on making further acquisitions.
Ex-Swiss Re boss Michel Liès to be Zurich chairman
Former Swiss Re CEO Michel Liès has been proposed as the chairman for Zurich from next year.
Revealed: 2017 British Insurance Awards winners
RSA scooped a trio of awards last night at the British Insurance Awards, winning in the claims initiative, major loss and young achiever categories.
Axis to buy Novae for £468m
Axis Capital has made an offer to buy Lloyd’s insurer Novae for £467.6m.
Analysis: London’s global reinsurance market share falling as rivals take a bigger slice
London Matters Report highlights key areas of concern
I work in insurance: Georgina Oakes, Airmic
Oakes is research and development manager at the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers
Penny Black's Social World - July 2017
Sponsoring sport, a motor report and minibus support
When cyber gets physical
Recent events such as the Wanna Cry ransomware attack and British Airways’ computer outage have helped to drive sales of cyber insurance, but there are concerns that a significant part of the risk is being overlooked
Elite ceases writing new business
Elite Insurance will cease writing new business with immediate effect.
Insurers must focus on cyber risk accumulation exposure: PRA
Insurers must get a grip on their cyber risk management to fully understand their cyber exposure, the industry watchdog has said.
Media watchdog bans 'misleading' Confused.com adverts
Confused.com has received a slap on the wrist from the Advertising Standards Authority for distributing ‘misleading’ motor insurance advertisement.
Strategy director and marketing manager leave UK General
Strategy and change director Nick Rawlings and marketing manager Ria Cusimano have left UK General.
Editor's comment: Time to reward loyalty
Last summer, while holidaying in Spain, we stumbled across an inflatable Wipeout course floating a hundred metres or so off the beach. With the exuberance of youth, my nephew, nieces and son were keen to have a go and several adults, myself included,…
Technology: Summer of Insurtech
The insurance industry is currently being disrupted by a swathe of shiny new insurtechs that have found ways to tap into areas where traditional incumbents are falling short. Post invited the leading lights from this wave of start-ups to a picnic to…
Government will not intervene on rising motor premiums, City Minister confirms
The government will not intervene to curb rising motor insurance premiums, the City Minister has confirmed.
Active Quote appoints Rob Saunders as managing director
Rob Saunders has been appointed as managing director of Active Quote, the online comparison service and broker for health and protection insurance.