Risk Management
Blanc wants Aviva to persist as ‘massive voice’ on sustainability
Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc has said she hopes to continue to use the insurer’s voice to push for the “sustainability agenda.”
Antitrust concerns flagged as more members leave NZIA
Three more insurers have left the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance after US state attorney generals said NZIA commitments may “violate" state and federal antitrust laws.
View from the top: Aon’s Walia on making better decisions in uncertain times
Elisha Walia, UK chief of staff and director of UK public affairs at Aon, outlines the chronic risks that businesses need to face up to if they are to thrive in the years ahead.
AI could become the ‘wild west of tech’ if it is not used appropriately
Artificial intelligence could take on unexpected behaviours, leaving consumers being treated unfairly with vulnerable customers hit the hardest, industry leaders claim.
Navigating the impact of the 'cost-of-living crisis' on pet insurance: insights and strategies
Insurance Post, in collaboration with CRIF, recently organised a roundtable to discuss the influence of the current cost-of-living crisis on pet insurance sales and renewals. Izabela Chmielewska reports.
Diary of an Insurer: Financial and Legal Insurance's Karen Beales
Karen Beales, managing director of Financial and Legal Insurance Ltd, reveals she gets hangry if she isn't fed on time, loves walking her two border terriers and learns about data security in risk management.
Complexity and cost of insuring Britain’s historic buildings
Forty years since the English Heritage rebranded to Historic England under Margaret Thatcher’s government, Pam Kokoszka explores the role the insurance industry plays in protecting listed buildings.
Industry lacks a ‘credible understanding of terrorism in the UK’
The insurance industry needs to brush up on its understanding of terrorism risk ahead of the expected passage of Martyn’s Law next spring, Pool Re has said.
DWF bosses reveal growth plan following restructure
Matthew Doughty, CEO of Insurance at DWF, has revealed the legal and business service provider is looking to grow by doing more end-to-end business with existing clients, attracting new insurers and hiring more partners “from competitors”.
Pool Re welcomes Martyn’s Law draft legislation
Pool Re welcomed the publication of draft legislation that will require publicly accessible premises to increase efforts to mitigate against terrorism risk.
More exits possible as Hannover Re becomes third member to leave NZIA
After a Moody's report stated two founding members of the Net Zero Insurance Alliance left because of "material antitrust risks", Hannover Re has decided to leave the alliance.
Insurtechs raise fears over AI regulation
Insurtech chiefs have raised concerns about the government's plans to regulate artificial intelligence, warning red tape could restrict innovation.
British Insurance Awards 2023 shortlist revealed
The shortlist of the 29th British Insurance Awards, which will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on 5 July, is announced today.
Film and TV insurers grappling with fresh virtual production risks
Insurers and brokers working with film and TV productions are racing to grasp to risk implications of the biggest technological change in filmmaking in decades.
Today is the final deadline for entering the 2023 British Insurance Awards
With entries closing at 5:00pm today, time is ticking for you to get your entry in for the 2023 British Insurance Awards.
‘Serious concerns’ about Ombudsman power to increase redress awards by 20% in two years
Industry experts shared concerns that the Financial Ombudsman Service's award limits are “very high” and could push small firms out of business.
Insurtechs send Chancellor ‘thank you’ letter after HSBC rescue of SVB UK
The UK insurtech sector has praised HSBC’s acquisition of the UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank, following its collapse on 10 March.
In it, to win it! The British Insurance Awards 2023 deadline is 8 days away
With a closing date of 17 March, you will need to start preparing your 2023 British Insurance Awards entries sooner rather than later to make the cut; and be in with a chance of winning at the industry’s most prestigious insurance awards show.
Jensten buys three brokers; CFC launches IP solution; Optio appoints CEO
Friday Round Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Affordable housing - lessons from this year’s subsidence surge
Blog: In light of last year’s dry summer, evidence of a surge in subsidence damage to UK properties emerged when insurer LV reported a 205% rise in cases between June and July this year alone. Mark Curtis, associate director at Brawdia considers the…
Cloud migrations and third parties present cyber security challenges, says Resilience
Cloud migrations and digital transformation projects are increasing organisations’ risk of being susceptible to cyber attacks, managing general agent Resilience warns.
Hazards are still stalking the high seas for marine insurers
Analysis: David Worsfold examines how the Russia and Ukraine war has presented marine insurers with several tricky challenges, including insuring ships in the safe-grain corridor, and keeping abreast of the constantly changing sanctions regimes.
Trade Voice: Airmic’s Julia Graham on how the industry is shaping up in an uncertain world
Julia Graham, Airmic CEO, says that there’s no use in waiting for normality to return, and that the industry must instead continue the work of becoming more resilient in the face of multiplying risks.
Why property insurers are struggling to control claims costs
Analysis: Sam Barrett explores how inflation, increased labour costs plus material shortages are pushing up property insurance claims costs and why working with loss adjusters to remove frictional cost is essential.