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British Insurance Awards 2024 winners revealed
Aviva was among the big winners with four outright prizes at last night’s (3 July) British Insurance Awards, on an evening where former British Insurance Brokers’ Association CEO Steve White was recognised with The Achievement Award.
A big Hill to climb: what the CII’s new CEO must do
Editor’s View: As soon as Legal Services Board CEO Matthew Hill, pictured, was named the Chartered Insurance Institute’s third CEO in as many three years, insurers contacted Emma Ann Hughes to share what they think should be at the top of his in-tray.
Longworth spearheads AI Code of Conduct
A voluntary code of conduct for the use of artificial intelligence in claims will be launched on 31 January, spearheaded by Eddie Longworth, founder and director of JEL Consulting.
Lightweight concrete used in schools poses coverage questions
A construction material that has sparked widespread concern about the safety of school buildings could present insurance coverage challenges, were its use to give rise to claims.
Media risks in the digital age
Analysis: David Worsfold examines the implications of the Online Safety Bill for insurers of content creators, publishers, website hosts and social media platforms.
Insurers likely to avoid repeat of 2022 subsidence losses
The insurance industry will likely avoid another spike in subsidence claims this year, despite earlier concerns of a repeat of the costly conditions experienced in 2022.
Retiring Muress replaced by Simoncic at Sedgwick
Market moves: Sedgwick international chief executive officer Ian Muress has announced plans to retire on 31 March, when he will be replaced by Tom Simoncic.
Review of the Year 2022: Claims and Legal (part one)
Senior claims figures look back on 2022 and reflect on what 2023 might bring.
WTW partners with Liberty and Markel; MS Amlin's 3-year sustainability plan; Novidea appoints head of UK delivery
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Questgates acquires CP Adjusting; Pen UW rolls out cyber risk management suite; Brokerbility shakes up leadership team
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
For the record: Lemonade joins the ABI; Lexis Nexis expands to Ireland; Jensten acquires Bennetts
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Clyde & Co enhances cyber offering; Axa Retail launches digital-only brand; Allianz welcomes 37 flexible graduates
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Analysis: Lloyd’s latest cyber directive paves the way for a cyber cat market
Mandated exclusions for state-backed cyber-attacks in standalone cyber policies issued at Lloyd’s could pave the way for a separate market for cyber war and catastrophe risks, executives have predicted.
Wildfires in the UK highlight greater need for 'robust' property design, planning and construction
An increase in claims numbers are expected following the wildfires in the UK, but experts urge more preventative measures.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Major Loss Award: QuestGates – Hyperion Adjusters Division
Under extreme time pressure, Hyperion’s handling of the single largest loss in the global contingency market made them a clear winner in this category.
Zurich, Amanda Blanc and Vicky Carter among big winners at the 2022 British Insurance Awards
Zurich was the big winner at the 2022 British Insurance Awards this evening, taking home three awards – including the highly coveted General Insurer of the Year gong.
Rural crime risks on the rise for UK farmers as ACE celebrates first year
Farmers are being advised by their insurers to beef up their security as the challenging economy may prompt a rise in rural thefts while soaring agricultural machinery values will make the countryside even more attractive to criminals.
Aviva joins Sign Live; Clear Group acquires Centor; Canopius reorganises underwriting team; LV steps up digital innovation with tie-up; and Questgates buys again
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Capgemini: only 8% of insurers 'Resilience Champions'; Allianz mulls Home & Legacy disposal; CII reports £4.4m deficit; and Questgates buys
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Revolut in Allianz tie-up; AUB confirms Tysers talks; QBE poses resilience challenge; and Rear’s SPAC Financials Acquisition Corp to raise £150m via listing
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
AIG, Axa and RSA lead underwriter recruitment; Allianz partners with Solar Energy UK; North P&I and Standard Club to merge; and first non-London syndicate-in-a-box-launched
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.