In the latest update to the ongoing legal action being taken against Hiscox Insurance, the Hiscox Action Group (HAG), which now represents over 600 policyholders in total, is launching a £52 million action against Hiscox Insurance for unpaid business interruption claims. The city law firm Mishcon de Reya, which is representing the Group, has written […]
A look at trends in the claims industry in the wake of COVID-19
In order to adapt, the firm moved its entire customer-facing and operations functions to a remote work environment and, through technology, has enabled the new “business as usual” to deliver claims solutions to clients. “For an industry that’s been criticised in the past as moving with the speed and agility of a supertanker, I think […]
Generali business units strengthen organisational structure with new appointments
Generali Global Business Lines (GBL) and Generali Global Corporate & Commercial (GC&C) have announced several key appointments. “In order to accelerate our Strategy 2021 – Lifetime Partner, we have established this new organizational structure,” said Manlio Lostuzzi (pictured), CEO of GC&C. “I am truly confident that these changes will further equip us in serving our […]
Zurich names accident and health head in the UK
Zurich Insurance Group has added Stephane Baj to its commercial insurance accident and health (A&H) underwriting roster to serve as head of A&H, UK and multinational. Baj, who will be based in London, made the switch to Zurich UK from Chubb where he worked for the past 13 years. His more than two and a […]
Brunel Professions secures cyber partnership
Independent brokerage Brunel Professions is hoping to take its shoppers’ cyber expertise to a brand new degree after securing a partnership with a cyber danger administration specialist. The firm is teaming up with KYND to supply know-how that may be utilized to any enterprise whereas eliminating the necessity to fill in a prolonged questionnaire to […]
Confirmed: Markerstudy opts for redundancy plan ‘despite all efforts’
It looks like Markerstudy has done all it could, only to end up proposing a redundancy programme for an undisclosed number of employees. “Within a matter of weeks COVID-19 had made a huge impact on our organisation, which includes leisure and hospitality in addition to insurance and associated businesses,” said a spokesperson for the Kent-headquartered […]
