Articles by Jipsa George
Amazon to shake up the insurance market by 2023, warn insurers
Amazon will have a disruptive impact on the insurance industry in the next five years, insurers say.
Questgates reveals growth plans after joining VRS
Questgates has revealed it will hit revenue of £22m next year as it joins VRS Adjusters.
Zurich strengthens regional broking team with two key hires
Zurich has appointed two heads of broking as the company moves to strengthen its relationship with regional brokers.
Medco starts consultation on whiplash portal
Medco has started consulting over the creation of a 'litigants in person' portal on the back of the government's whiplash Bill.
Government’s ban on combustible cladding insufficient, warn insurers
The government’s ban on combustible materials limited to high rise buildings over 18m is not sufficient and should be considered for a wider range of buildings, insurers have warned.
Travel sickness CMC activity 'should be regulated by the FCA'
Claims management companies who deal with travel sickness should be included in upcoming Financial Conduct Authority regulation of the sector, warn experts.
Industry welcomes IPT freeze in the Autumn Budget
The industry has welcomed a freeze on insurance premium tax in the Autumn Budget 2018
Government raises £1.35bn from IPT 'stealth tax'
The government raised £1.35bn from the Insurance Premium Tax in August, the highest amount ever.
Whiplash Bill passes unamended in final reading
A last minute opposition attempt to amend the proposed whiplash legislation on its third reading in the Commons, was voted down yesterday.
Insurtech Azur secures £13.3m in series B funding round led by AIG
Insurtech firm Azur has raised £13.3m in a series B funding round led by AIG.
SMEs at risk of underinsurance if IPT rises next week
SME businesses could be forced to scale back insurance cover leaving them at risk of underinsurance, if the government increases insurance premium tax in the Budget next week.
Eateries warned they could face negligence claims following Pret allergy deaths
Coffee chains and similar outlets may face negligence claims following Pret allergy deaths, warn experts.
FCA broadens ombudsman service to SMEs
The Financial Conduct Authority has announced its plans to broaden the Financial Ombudsman Service to benefit smaller SMEs.
UK insurers in talks to tackle mobile use while driving
Several UK insurers are in discussions over the possible adoption of a device that blocks the physical use of a phone by the driver in a moving vehicle.
Ex-Ageas CEO Barry Smith appointed LV NED
LV has appointed Barry Smith as senior independent director, subject to regulatory approval
Insurance industry better equipped to deal with Storm Callum claims after 'significant effort' to implement resilient repairs
As the clean up operation starts following Storm Callum this weekend experts have said the insurance industry is better equipped to deal with flood claims than previous years due resilient repairs and better communication.
Stackhouse Poland acquires legal indemity broker
Stackhouse Poland has acquired a Hertfordshire-based legal indemnity broker.
FSCS CEO to step down
Mark Neale CEO of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, will step down from his role.
Grenfell insurers could face legacy claims from asbestos poisoning
Exclusive: Insurers of Grenfell Tower could face legacy claims from victims if they develop symptoms of asbestos poisoning in later life.
Two men have been sentenced to 18 years collectively in jail for intended collision against motorists.
Two men have been sentenced to 18 years collectively in jail for a cash for crash scam.
Doctor and solicitor jailed over false medical report
A solicitor and doctor have been jailed for a combined sentence of 21 months after the pair were found guilty of assisting in a fraudulent insurance claim.
Insurers respond to cyber threat to railways
Traditional insurance policies do not cover emerging threats to the railway posed by cyber hackers, a conference heard.
This Month in Post: Top 100 teachings
My first three weeks reporting on the insurance industry has taught me how broad the sector is. Covering the claims beat I'm expecting to be learning more about escape of water, floods and storms. Our Top 100 UK insurers ranking has already shown me how…
85% of SMEs concerned over potential IPT tax rise
More than eight out of 10 small businesses are concerned about the possibility of a rise in the insurance premium tax, according to research.