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Aspen reports ‘disappointing’ results for 2019 as it appoints CFO
Aspen Insurance has reported an operating loss after tax of $48.4m (£39.7m), which it says is driven by costs relating to the acquisition of the company by Apollo Global Management, restructuring costs, reserve strengthening, unrealised investment losses…
Insurtech Digital Risks outlines global SME ambition after BHL investment
Digital Risks has hailed new lead investor BHL Holdings as a potential game changer in terms of the SME specialist insurtech realising its global ambitions.
Analysis: Is the IPT review another disappointment?
The government has promised to review the application of the Insurance Premium Tax. But does the planned review go far enough?
Motor claims rise calls into doubt impact of whiplash reform
The number of motor claims has risen by 10,000, which lawyers say is a sign there has been little impact from whiplash reforms.
ABI tracker shows fall in motor premiums in advance of whiplash reforms
The average cost of motor insurance fell to its lowest level in two years, according to a survey from the Association of British Insurers.
Whiplash reforms drive £100 fall in car insurance premiums over last quarter
Car insurance premiums fell by £100 between December and February due to whiplash reforms and a six-month reduction in the number of car registrations, according to analysis by Comparethemarket.
Roundtable: Pet insurance: the state of the market in 2019
In February, Post held a roundtable, in association with Aquarium Software, to examine the state of the UK pet insurance market, touching on issues from consumer education and pricing, to how data and technology may revolutionise the market
Analysis: How most favoured nation clauses fell out of favour
The Competition and Markets Authority last month provisionally found Compare the Market in breach of the competition law due to clauses included in its contracts with home insurers, which limit the price insurance providers can charge for their products…
Competition watchdog urged to take further action on MFN clauses
Insurers, brokers and price comparison sites have welcomed a Competition and Markets Authority investigation into Compare the Market’s use of a controversial clause that prevents home insurers from offering cheaper prices elsewhere, but brokers argue…
This month: Cavities and complaints
As whiplash legislation speeds through parliament, claims management companies have increasingly been looking into other avenues to keep the coffers full and cavity wall insulation claims have spiked. CMCs may be the industry’s own bugbear, but this…
Compare the Market accused of breaking law over ‘most favoured nation’ clause
Compare the Market may have broken the law by preventing home insurers from offering lower prices elsewhere, the competition watchdog has warned.
Compare the Market owners see profits rise despite blow from abandoned IPO
Compare the Market owner BGL Group has seen underlying pre-tax profits soar by 16% in spite of its abandoned initial public offering.
Dual pricing sees price comparison sales drop
A greater awareness of dual pricing among customers is seeing fewer people buying insurance online, according to research.
This week in Post: Marsh makes move
Marsh has been the talk of the town this week as it acquired the shares in broker JLT, shoring up its position as the largest broker by revenue in the world.
Ten insurtech start-ups to watch in 2018 - part two
Today we feature a second quartet of businesses with their eye on the disruption prize, all of which will be worth watching out for as the year progresses.
Anna McEntee to head up BGL's Frontline business
BGL Group has appointed Anna McEntee to lead its Frontline business, marking the conclusion of the consolidation of senior leadership team in the company’s Insurance Distribution and Outsourcing division.
Roundtable: Advanced underwriting in the digital age
Getting the most out of unstructured data can be complex. A recent roundtable discussed the resources available for underwriters to approach and tackle the problem
Week in Post: All hail Captain Side Parting
This year’s Budget was rewarding for many reasons: a freeze on insurance premium tax, an increase in research funding for driverless cars, and a dig at Jeremy Clarkson.
Editor's comment: Fashion is fickle
Fidget spinners, dabbing and the bottle flip are just three of the crazes that my son brought home from school during the last academic year. Luckily for me, unlike Pokémon - which has been in our house for three full years now - these were short-lived…
Compare the Market to face probe over insurer contracts
Compare the Market has been named as the company at the centre of a legal probe by the competition watchdog.
Blog: How insurers can rank high online against price comparison sites
Insurance companies need to use clever content strategies to make sure their website ranks high enough in search results to compete with aggregators. Here is some advice from Jonathan Moore, head of SEO at Equimedia
Competition watchdog updates investigation into price comparison sites
The competition watchdog will look into whether price comparison sites could be more transparent.
Compare the Market owner sees revenue up by 14%
The owner of Compare the Market has seen revenue grow by 14% in the first half of its financial year.
Post Power List 2017: Matthew Donaldson
CEO, BGL Group