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Over one third of insurance jobs at risk from robots
Artificial intelligence could place more than a third of jobs in the UK financial and insurance sectors at high risk, according to a report from PWC.
Brokers outline reasons for leaving SSP
Brokers that moved from SSP to a rival software house have spoken about their reasons for leaving.
Prudential CEO pay drops 30% in 2016
Prudential CEO Mike Wells' pay fell by a third to £6.9m 2016, the insurer's annual report has shown.
This week in Post: highs, lows and running with the wolves
It has been a week of highs and lows in our household. My son went on his first Cub sleepover and earned the honour of becoming a Sixer. I, meanwhile, returned to the X-ray machine.
Blog: Using a rainbow to lead across generations
Diversity and inclusion has been a hot topic in the insurance industry for a fair few years, but it took the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundations's conference for me to realise the true breadth of diversity and how it could drive the unlocking of…
Esure CEO to get £1.47m share package by 2020
Esure CEO Stuart Vann will gain options over company shares worth £1.47m as part of an executive incentive deal.
Former QBE Europe CEO Burns named Novae non-executive director
Novae has appointed Steven Burns as an independent non-executive director, to take effect from 31 March 2017.
The Cyber Insurer and Broker Assembly 2017 - as it happened
The Cyber Insurer and Broker Assembly took place on 23 March. Post's journalists reported live from the event.
Sara Mitchell appointed as head of Chubb's corporate division in UK and Ireland
Chubb has appointed Sara Mitchell as head of corporate division in UK and Ireland.
Axis to take £41m Ogden rate hit
Specialty insurer and reinsurer Axis Capital will take a £41m hit from the reduction in the Ogden discount rate.
PI firms will have 'no other choice but to close' following whiplash reform
More jobs could be lost as a result of the government's whiplash reforms than were lost in the South Wales steel industry last year, Access to Justice told Post.
What UK sanctions may look like post-Brexit
2016 was a momentous year that heralded a series of political developments with far-reaching consequences for international trade. Speculation and uncertainty abound about what Brexit means for international trade and sanctions.
Cyber and chemical terrorism are top threats facing business says Pool Re
The increased cyber capabilities and rise in the use of chemical agents by extremist groups are two of the emerging threats facing UK business in 2017, according to Pool Re.
Principal Insurance reports profits surge
Manchester-based Principal Insurance has reported full-year pre-tax profits of £327,109.
Competition is the key challenge facing insurers
Increased industry competition is the biggest challenge to business for general insurers, according to a survey.
Beale rules out Malta as post-Brexit Lloyd's base
Lloyd’s of London has ruled out Malta as the location for a European-based subsidiary, as the market continues to narrow its focus on a post-Brexit contingency plan.
240 jobs at risk as Zurich restructures UK operations
Zurich UK is to shed 240 jobs as the insurer restructures its UK operations.
Smallman joins National Windscreens board
National Windscreens has appointed John Smallman to its board of directors.
The City UK sets out industry priorities for Brexit
The City UK, a City of London lobby group, has issued its key priorities for the UK’s financial and professional services industry in the forthcoming Brexit negotiations.
PWC appoints Jim Bichard as UK insurance leader
PWC has appointed Jim Bichard to lead its UK insurance practice.
Compre acquires UK business of AG Insurance
Insurance and reinsurance legacy specialist Compre has acquired the UK business in run-off of the Belgian (re)insurer AG Insurance for an undisclosed sum.
Ask Alexa: Aviva develops jargon buster for Amazon Echo
Owners of the Amazon Echo will now be able to get answers to insurance related questions thanks to an interactive jargon buster from Aviva.
Reinsurers face year of cost-cutting due to weaker renewals
Reinsurers face a demanding year of cost-cutting after the December contract renewal season delivered weaker prices for the fifth year in a row.
Court of Appeal finds insurers may only have to pay incurred reinstatement costs
Insurers may only end up paying for reinstatement costs that the insured has in fact incurred, the Court of Appeal has found.