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Post Blog: The anatomy of an opportunist
What does the typical non-organised household insurance fraudster look like and what steps should the industry be taking to stop them? Sally Griffiths investigates.
Claims Club Monthly Missive: The end of dotcom innocence
Last week Aviva announced it is to close its online salvage business, Bluecycle, outsourcing the business to Copart.
Blog: Is Europe Flood Re's Achilles' Heel?
David Worsfold, group editorial services director at Post's publisher, Incisive Media, explains why the ABI and government might have more to fear from Europe than they first thought.
My Best XI: Phil Race, Agencyport
Phil Race, managing director of Agencyport, selects his best XI for an insurance industry start-up. Race’s team includes insurers and software providers – including an appearance from his chief operating officer for Europe – and a legendary Liverpool…
Flood Re: It's here and it looks good
The long wait for a deal between the insurance industry and the government on a viable flood insurance scheme is over but the wait has been worth it.
Direct Line Group job cuts: End of an era for Croydon, birthplace of the telephone insurer
Kate Moss, Ikea and Dub Step. Croydon has a few claims to fame, but the less heralded one is that it was the birthplace of direct insurance.
Blog: The golden age of insurance?
With the global population surging, natural disasters increasing in frequency and a growing demand on natural resources, what role can the insurance industry play in the planet's future? Rowan Douglas explains.
Will it be smoke and mirrors with the flood defence spending?
As Chancellor, George Osborne, unveils his latest spending review today insurers will be seeking to find the amount of money committed to building new flood defences.
Penny speed meets... Olga Smith
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Claims Club Monthly Missive: Young driver safety consultation delayed
The issue of road safety, along with flooding and whiplash, has been at the top of the agenda when it comes to the insurance industry’s engagement with politicians.
Post Blog: Andrew Torrance hits Hollywood
It was going to happen one day. I just didn't expect it to be like this - sudden, without fanfare and to another country.
Blog: Insurance spawns Germany's longest word
In a week of exciting news the best was saved for today when the longest word in the German dictionary – Kraftfahrzeughaftpflichtversicherung - was confirmed to be insurance-related.
