Articles by Peta Fuller
Debate on driverless car challenges increases ahead of consultation
The government’s planned consultation on driverless car regulation in coming months should help “coalesce minds”, according to the ABI, while manufacturer Volvo continues to push for a coherent system ahead of its Drive Me London trials next year.
Motor insurance renewal rates double fuelling customer churn
More than 11 million drivers will switch insurers this year as car insurance renewal quotes increase by an average of £22, according to data from Consumer Intelligence.
People: My other life: Martyn Holman, Markerstudy Group - Racehorse owner
When he’s not group commercial director, Martyn Holman spends his time trackside
ABI warns drivers to stay focused as automatic car technology advances
Motorists shouldn't become complacent on the roads as autonomous vehicles are rolled out, particularly when the technology is new, according to the Association of British Insurers.
People: Rising Star - Florence Dennis, Arthur J Gallagher
Financial lines account manager Florence is making her mark at the broker.
Insurance Europe calls for changes to UFR to wait until Solvency II review
Europe’s peak insurance body Insurance Europe says there is some misunderstanding around how Solvency II liabilities are calculated, particularly its relationship to the ultimate forward rate.
RPC Consulting opens Paris office
RPC Consulting, the consulting arm of law firm RPC, has appointed former founding partner of EMB France Stéphane Chappellier to head up its new Paris office.
RGA Underwriting gets Lloyd’s broker status
RGA Underwriting will start placing risks directly with Lloyd’s underwriters in a move the company says will let them place more unusual risks particularly in the property market.
Charles Taylor to target insurtech with specialist arm
Professional services firm Charles Taylor will target the insurance technology market with a dedicated business, Charles Taylor Insure Tech.
RMP and Ecclesiastical launch insurance product for college sector
RMP’s broker networks will distribute a new insurance and risk management offering for further education colleges.
Fraudsters convicted using ‘fundamental dishonesty’ defence
Three cases brought by Axa have seen fundamental dishonesty rulings from judges, something the insurer says shows the judiciary’s increasing appetite to make these findings.
Almost 60% believe personal injury reforms unfair
Proposed changes to compensation from accidents were considered unfair by 57% of adults according to a survey commissioned by Access 2 Justice.
Faking injuries for insurance deemed as unacceptable as driving drunk
Lying about injuries to make a claim is unacceptable to 87% of people, second only to driving over the limit, according to a survey of 2000 people by Aviva.
CMCs could be hit as crackdown continues on nuisance calls
Direct marketing firms will have to display phone numbers from May under new regulation, with the aim to cut down unsolicited nuisance calls from groups including claims management companies.
Bexhill UK launches peer-to-peer lending platform in premium finance market
The peer-to-peer lending trend has hit the premium finance market with Bexhill UK launching the Orchard Lending Club.
Virtual reality offering on trial for telematics-backed claims
Telematics firm Scope Technologies will offer a 4D recreation of accidents using telematics data, a move it says would cut claims times.
Aubert to head up London Market Group
Willis Towers Watson’s boss in Great Britain Nicolas Aubert will succeed Steve Hearn, CEO of Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford, as London Market Group’s chair.
Admiral boss Engelhardt and ex-Saga De Haan brothers top rich list for insurers
The Sunday Times' Rich List has placed departing Admiral CEO Henry Engelhardt at 164 in its annual rankings, equal to BGL founder Douw Steyn but behind the De Haan brothers, Sir Roger and Peter.
Traditional reinsurance capital down $13bn, offset by non-traditional sources
Reinsurance capital fell 3.5% or $13bn (£9bn) in 2015 within traditional sources but non-traditional sources saw continued growth, up $70bn according to the latest Reinsurance Market Report from Willis Re.
Investor backs Leicestershire broker Kingsway Insurance in growth deal
Minority Venture Partners has invested in commercial broker Kingsway Insurance as the company pushes for £15m in GWP.
Quiz of the week – 22 April
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Birmingham regional broker Johnston Park McAndrew pushes for growth
Halesowen-based broker Johnston Park McAndrew will target £1m in growth and an extension of its client base in plans for 2016.
Hiscox Group adds Prudential’s Aki Hussain as group CFO
Chief financial officer of Prudential’s UK and Europe division, Hamayou Akbar (Aki) Hussain, will join Hiscox as its group CFO in the second half of 2016.
Italian insurance sees stable outlook for 2016
Ratings agency Fitch Ratings has forecast a stable 2016 for non-life insurers in the Italian market.