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LV's Martin Milliner on how to protect customers from fraud
Martin Milliner, claims director at LV General Insurance, outlines the amendments lawmakers should make to the Online Safety Bill to protect the public and raise awareness of cyber crime.
London Ghost broker sentenced; Just Travel buys Alpha Underwriting; Coalition and We Fox raise $650m combined; and WTW acquires Glasgow firm
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
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.
QBE’s Chris Wallace on how to help companies manage supply chain risks
As supply chain disruption threatens calamity for businesses operating in sectors such as construction, retail, and food and drink, QBE’s executive director for UK insurance Chris Wallace, calls on insurers and their clients to work together to get a…
RSA recruits CUO and CPO from parent Intact and LV
Nathalie Dufresne and Georgina Farrell will join RSA as chief underwriting officer and chief people officer respectively later this year, Post can reveal.
Penny Black's Social World: July 2022
An OBE, charity fundraisers, supporting small businesses and sustainability
Blog: ESG to overtake CSR - is it time to parade our credentials in a better light?
ESG represents a terrific opportunity for the insurance ecosystem to showcase its credentials in a better way, and to build positive reputational gains, argues Rob Smale, non-executive director at E2E Total Loss Vehicle Management.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Commercial Lines Broker of the Year: SME/Mid-Corporate - Verlingue
The judges have declared Verlingue as the commercial lines broker of the year for the SME/Mid-corporate category for its dedication in serving the market.
British Insurance Awards 2022: The Achievement Award - Vicky Carter
A trail-blazing London market advocate, Vicky Carter richly deserved the Achievement Award.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Insurance Broker of the Year - A-Plan Insurance
A-Plan “swims against the tide,” opening more high-street branches each year and giving communities a dedicated and personable service.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year - Allianz Commercial
Allianz Commercial’s win follows a market-beating Covid claims response, improvements to broker support, and a significant increase in combined operating ratio.
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.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Managing General Agent of the Year - Rokstone
Rokstone’s ambitious growth plan caught the judges’ attention with some impressive stats including treble-digit growth in gross written premiums, and development and 100% retention in its entrepreneurial carrier partnerships model.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Specialist Insurance Company of the Year - Axis Insurance International
The judges commended Axis Insurance International for its strong performance and growth, and success in realigning its business following the Novae integration.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Customer Care Award - Park Home Assist Insurance Services
Park Home Assist impressed the judges with its thoughtful approach and genuine desire to understand and serve its elderly and vulnerable customer base.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Customer Experience Award - Zurich Insurance
The global insurer has overhauled its customer experience strategy to cut through the noise in a time of rapid customer and digital change. Zurich Insurance has made great strides in its customer service after identifying three crucial challenges –…
British Insurance Awards 2022: Claims Initiative of the Year: Insurance Partner - Davies
Impressed with its rapid development and deployment of intelligent software and support to assist those affected by extreme weather events, the judges hailed Davies as the winner of the Claims Initiative of the Year for an Insurance Partner.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Young Achiever of the Year - Ben Smyth, Arma Karma
Hailed as a true self-starter, Ben Smyth stood out in this hotly contested category with his ambition to change the insurance industry for the better.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Lloyd’s and London Market Broking Team of the Year - BPL Global
BPL Global caught the judges’ attention by enhancing its ESG credentials alongside placing complex risks, bringing global business to London, and providing quality data insight for clients.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Insurance Personality of the Year - Aviva group CEO Amanda Blanc
From her advocacy over climate change to calling out sexist shareholders; from delivering a bumper result to re-energising Aviva as an acquirer - and not a seller, Amanda Blanc’s passion and integrity saw her crowned Insurance Personality of the Year
British Insurance Awads 2022: The Industry Impact Award - Brown & Brown to acquire GRP
After the votes were counted there was a clear winner of the Impact Award; Brown & Brown's proposed acquisition of GRP.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Best Newcomer Award - Collective Benefits
The judges were impressed with Collective Benefits’ dedication to the needs of independent workers, a growing but underserved market segment in the emerging gig economy.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Personal Lines Broker of the Year - Park Home Assist Insurance Services
This specialist provider won over the judges with impressive care of its most vulnerable clients, its focus on human connection and standout retention rate.