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Cheryl Agius steps down as Saga Insurance boss
Cheryl Agius has stepped down as CEO of Saga Insurance with immediate effect for personal reasons, the company has confirmed.
BGL’s Peter Thompson on how the learnings of 2020 can make this the year of opportunities
The challenges of the coronavirus pandemic led to substantial technological advances that insurance must build on this year, says Peter Thompson, CEO of insurance, distribution and outsourcing at BGL Group.
Credit insurers warn of insolvency surge later this year as government extends trade credit scheme
The UK government-backed trade credit reinsurance scheme to guarantee up to £10bn of business-to-business transactions has been extended to run for the first half of 2021.
Mark Versey appointed CEO of Aviva Investors
Aviva has appointed Mark Versey as CEO of Aviva Investors replacing Euan Munro.
Allianz receives Armed Forces Covenant employer recognition scheme bronze award
Allianz Insurance signed the Armed Forces Covenant in November receiving its employer recognition scheme bronze award.
Modest hardening in UK property reinsurance as European motor ticks up
The annual 1 January reinsurance renewal season delivered firmer pricing for UK property risks, according to Willis Re as its figures also indicated another year of strong rises in motor.
Blog: Boating on a budget
Topsail director of insurance operations, Nigel Hawkes, considers the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the boat insurance market.
Advertising feature: Embracing claims digital transformation - focus on outcomes
The general insurance industry is in the middle of a digital overhaul. The customer mix is shifting towards digital natives, who expect seamless interactions over digital channels. According to EXL's UK and Europe team, Mohit Manchanda, head of insurance…
Preview: What will 2021 bring?
Post spoke to insurers, brokers and claims professionals to get their predictions for what 2021 will look like.
Blog: Lloyd’s of London - 2020 in review
Debevoise & Plimpton international consultant Clare Swirski, international counsel Benjamin Lyon and associate Sarah Hale reflect on some of 2020’s key themes and the possible challenges and opportunities in store in 2021 for the Lloyd’s market and its…
Review of the Year 2020 – Brokers and MGAs
Post spoke to brokers and MGAs to get their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2020
Blog: Coronavirus has transformed insurance - three trends that will stick
What is true for the entertainment industry is also true for insurance: one-third of Brits want to take out insurance completely digitally because of the Covid-19 outbreak, writes Christian Wiens, Getsafe founder and CEO.
Review of the Year 2020 – Insurers
Post spoke to insurers to get their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2020
Blog: Managing the demographic loss adjuster time bomb
To widen the talent pool, loss adjusters must proactively look beyond the insurance industry. Scott Cameron, Sedgwick International UK commercial property operations director, and Joseph Noel, Sedgwick International UK director, head of specialty,…
Review of the Year 2020 – Claims
Post spoke to loss adjusting and legal professionals to get their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2020
Blog: Practical completion – No such thing as load-bearing paint
Clark Gardiner, Ensurance senior underwriter, considers how Covid-19 has muddied the waters where it comes to practical completion in construction.
Trade Voice: ABI’s James Dalton on the opportunities to reset the GI dial in 2021
James Dalton, director of general insurance policy at the Association of British Insurers, previews a packed 2021 agenda that could shape the future of the industry for years to come as it emerges from Covid-19’s long shadow.
Analysis: From bench to bed – insuring vaccine distribution
The insurance industry has reacted well to the challenge of covering the needs of those producing and transporting Covid-19 vaccines around the world and across the UK, experts tell Post, predicting it will continue to play its part in supporting efforts…
Blog: Ecosystems will be the saviour of brokers
Technology developments, specifically around the ease of integration via application programming interfaces, has meant the concept of a technology ecosystem is now a reality, suggests Peter Goodman, Aventus CEO.
For the record: The week in deals featuring Aviva, Dual, Revolut, Specialist Risk Group and Willis Towers Watson
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week
Blog: How Covid drove an alternative accommodation shift in 2020
Covid-19 upheaval created a vast amount of work for alternative accommodation organisers. Alisa Gold, Insurance Claims Accommodation Bureau marketing and business development coordinator, reflects on a year of challenges and change.
Stock losses caused by Covid freight delays likely to be excluded from insurance policies
Damage to and deterioration of stock as a result of the ban on manned freight between France and the UK is unlikely to be covered by insurance, industry representatives have confirmed.
Aon/WTW merger faces further European Commission review
The European Commission will conduct a Phase II review into the $30bn (£22bn) merger of global brokers Aon and Willis Towers Watson, it has been confirmed.
Fresh defendants strike back against Kingfisher denying sale and data wrongdoing
The seven defendants in the ongoing legal case between the sellers of Fresh Insurance and Kingfisher have struck back denying the accusations of data protection breaches and fraudulent misrepresentation while claiming that the buyers sacked key directors…