Blogs from November 2015
Hastings Group Holdings Plc, an insurance firm based in the UK, have reported an increase of approximately 19 percent in their operating profits in the first nine months of 2015. This growth spurt has been spearheaded by a rise in gross written premiums.
Hastings Insurance decided to list themselves on the London Stock Exchange last month. A spokesman said: "Ope[...]
James Savery, 18 November 2015Read More...
Would you be able to spot a phisherman? In today's article we look at information security and the threat of phishing emails that could potentially cause damage to your business.
The popular internet meme 'Gone Phishing' is a massively popular problem which cyber criminals use to catch out unsuspecting businesses, leaving them open to data theft. This is why all organisations need stringent information security policies and best practices in place.
Cyber te[...]
Michael O'Hara, 13 November 2015Read More...
Zurich Insurance have confirmed a hefty drop in profits after their exposure to the recent Volkswagen emissions scandal along with a string of hits to their general insurance business, leading to a steep drop in profits for the third quarter of 2015.
The exposure of directors and officers policies (which offer protection for high-level managers who are in[...]
James Savery, 11 November 2015Read More...