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  • Why virtual reality tech could be a game changer for insurance

    08 November 2018

    'The future is bright for insurance, the future is virtual'. That was the optimistic sentiment at a recent Lloyd's event to demonstrate the exciting possibilities for virtual, augmented reality and mixed reality technologies in the insurance industry. Ronan McCaughey explains

  • AIG winds down Iran insurance activity

    07 November 2018

    Business came with its subsidiary Validus Holdings

  • Chance of no-deal Brexit risk has risen to 30%

    06 November 2018

    S&P warns no-deal Brexit is now a relevant rating consideration

  • Candace Woods: engineering financial wellness

    06 November 2018

    Prudential Financial's chief actuary talks to Christopher Cundy about her role in improving diversity, reforming its actuarial team and the regulatory challenges facing the insurer.

  • Australian insurers propose policy on genetic testing

    01 November 2018

    Life insurers may have to provide cover, even without genetics knowledge

  • Outsourcing failures cost Liberty Mutual £5.3m

    30 October 2018

    UK regulator issues fine for poor oversight of claims and complaints

  • Transamerica to pay $195m to settle universal life lawsuit

    05 October 2018

    Case alleges Aegon subsidiary improperly hiked the monthly charges for 70,000 clients

  • Insurers far from being family and diversity-friendly organisations

    04 October 2018

    Panellists at last week's Dive In festival said they were encouraged by the insurance industry's willingness to improve policies on work-life balance and diversity, but warned there is still a long way to go. Ronan McCaughey reports

  • Dive In festival: Insurers lag behind banks in tackling transgender inclusion

    27 September 2018

    The insurance industry is addressing the issue, but more progress remains to be made

  • Four UK life insurers avoid customer fairness probe

    19 September 2018

    Financial Conduct Authority closes investigation without enforcement action