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Insurers scramble to secure Musk's Twitter 'validation'
Leading UK insurers are paying the contentious monthly premium for 'blue check' verification after Elon Musk's Twitter takeover - a privilege that was previously free of charge.
Webinar: Watch Ageas, Abacai and WNS discuss how insurance providers can unlock the power of ‘smart data’
In a post-pandemic digital economy, success in the insurance sector largely depends on an ability to offer an omni-channel experience for its customers built around their actual needs and requirements.
Roundtable: How can data enrich the motor claims journey from FNOL to payments?
At a recent roundtable held by Insurance Post in association with LexisNexis Risk Solutions, an expert panel discussed how motor insurers could make better use of data to improve the customer journey post-loss, improve efficiency and, ultimately, create…
Content Director's comment: Has Amazon missed its prime time with price comparison offering?
One of the biggest stories of the last month was Amazon’s first foray into mainstream personal lines insurance in the UK.
Ageas 5% away from target to triple green parts use by 2023
Ageas’ claims director Robin Challand told Post that the insurer is on track to triple its green parts use in its repairs by 2023.
Amazon entry into UK insurance not the threat it was expected to be: Guidewire's Ryu
Guidewire’s co-founder and chairman Marcus Ryu believes UK insurance companies are much more “sophisticated” and “better placed” than they were 30 years ago, and new entrants such as Amazon are not a threat they were once expected to be.
Acrisure acquires Sutton Winson and SSR; One Family to acquire Beagle Street and Many Pets expands to the US
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Ageas’ Robin Challand on how taking a more sustainable approach to claims could help to address inflation
Robin Challand, claims director at Ageas UK, says insurers can shield against the impact of claims inflation by adopting new processes and moving with the times in the face of the myriad of challenges that this year has thrown their way.
Analysis: Amazon enters UK insurance not with a bang, but with a whisper
Amazon’s entry into UK insurance has been talked about for years. Has the announcement of the Amazon Insurance Store satisfied the industry-built expectations?
ESG Analysis: Insurers' plan of action to divest from coal, oil and gas
As 'ESG Season' approaches in anticipation of Cop27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Post investigates how insurers are adapting their investment portfolios in line with climate targets.
Amazon partners with three insurers to launch home and contents ‘Insurance Store’
Amazon has partnered with Ageas, Co-op and LV to launch the Amazon Insurance Store, offering home and contents insurance to UK customers.
Webinar: Looking to a sustainable ‘new normal’ – what does the future of motor claims look like?
With the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, and as the UK races into recession with high inflation, the insurance sector is now starting to assess what the ‘new normal’ looks like in terms of motor claim numbers, value and supply chain adjustments to meet…
Data Analysis: Insurer CEO remuneration in context
Post surveys compensation packages for CEOs in insurance, examining how they have changed over the past four years, and how they compare to average incomes.
Malcolm Hyde, Aviva, DACB, HF, NFU Mutual, Sedgwick and Zurich big winners at the Claims and Fraud Awards
Law firm HF took home three awards at the Claims and Fraud Awards last night, at an event that saw former Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters executive director Malcolm Hyde, pictured, pick up the Achievement Award.
Data Analysis: Insurer emissions tracker
As the world looks forward to Cop27, Post examines insurers' carbon reduction records to find out whether commitments match reality.
Top 30 European Insurers 2022 - Ageas
Ageas' reported financial performance for the European financial year 2021.
Analysis: Tough times ahead in the inflationary storm
With the UK inflation rate hitting a 40-year high of 10.1% and claims costs rising, Post investigates what is steering this inflation, and what the industry is doing to mitigate the pressures that come with it.
Intelligence: Protecting customer-facing staff
With rising energy bills, inflation and the cost-of-living crisis all hitting consumers in the pocket tensions are running high and customers service departments are facing more hostility. Sam Barrett investigates what insurers are doing to protect their…
Blog: Why insurers should take a new approach towards flood repairs
As climate change becomes more evident, and severe weather events occur more frequently, Adam Clarke, chief underwriting officer and executive champion for environmental, social and governance at Ageas UK, explains why insurers need to face this issue…
Updated: Data Analysis - Insurer results directory H1 2022
Post tracks insurers' H1 2022 results including gross written premium and combined operating ratio.
Telematics Roundtable: How can insurers realise the full potential of connected vehicle data?
Post, in association with Redtail Telematics and Ford, held a roundtable recently to discuss the potential benefits of connected car data and obstacles hindering uptake. Conducted under Chatham House rules, Valerie Hart presents a summation of the key…
Shortlist for 2022 Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Awards revealed
The shortlist is now out for the 2022 Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Awards.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Personal Lines Insurer of the Year - Ageas UK
Ageas UK’s strategy has brought sharp focus to its heartland personal lines business in its vision is to become smarter, faster and more affordable.