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AA calls for government action on flood protection
Recent government statements concerning the availability of affordable flood cover when the Statement of Principles expires in June have "not given much ground for confidence", according to AA Insurance director Simon Douglas.
Browne Jacobson appoints professional indemnity partner
The insurance sector specialist law firm has appointed Michael Howard to its professional indemnity team in London.
Airmic members back commercial insurance law overhaul
The vast majority of Airmic members have backed the risk manager association's support for reforming the legal framework for commercial insurance - the 1906 Marine Insurance Act.
Hastings raids RSA and Ace for fresh managerial talent
Hastings Insurance Services has completed the double swoop for former head of affinity operations at RSA Paul Whymark, pictured, and ex-Ace continental Europe claims director Jonathan Sutcliffe.
Discount rate: Lord Chancellor likely to adopt mixed portfolio option
The Lord Chancellor is expected to opt for the “mixed portfolio option” when setting the discount rate for personal injury damages once the consultation finishes in October.
Crawford receiving flood claims after weekend rain
Crawford & Company has started to receive flood and storm claims from the weekend's wet weather.
Brownsword recruits LV claims director
Former LV claims lead Phil Anderson has joined Brownsword to act as head of the claims management specialist's advisory board.
Compare the Market expands executive team
Compare the Market has appointed a new director of data and customer experience associate director to its executive team.
ABI issues gender directive guidance
The Association of British Insurers has published guidance for consumers ahead of the European Court of Justice’s gender directive.
Woodgate & Clark handling Selfridges claim
Loss adjuster Woodgate & Clark has been appointed to handle claims arising from the raid on Selfridges in Manchester, Post understands.
Post Blog: The telematics white elephant
Is telematics the cure for the ills of the motor market? Or is the rise in the use of black box technology a false dawn? Greg Bannister explains.
Lyons Davidson tops list for Legal Ombudsman intervention
The Legal Ombudsman has filed 10 decisions on law firm Lyons Davidson since April after receiving complaints from clients.
Questgates wins customer service gong
Questgates claims to be the first UK loss adjuster to win an award for customer service from Investor in Customers, which assesses customer experiences and satisfaction levels across all industries.
Crawford wins RSA solus subsidence claims contract
RSA has appointed Crawford & Company to be the sole provider of subsidence claims handling services for a five-year term.
Periodical payment orders: Struggling with settlements
Periodical payment orders are being used to settle increasing numbers of serious personal injury claims, and their popularity is likely to continue. How can insurers cope with the challenges they present?
Insurance Fraud Register to be accessible to life and Lloyd's markets
The Insurance Fraud Register is to be rolled out to the life insurance and Lloyd's markets once it is fully operational in the UK general insurance sector.
Interview: Andrew Miller - in the driving seat
As research director at Thatcham, Andrew Miller has an eye on the vehicles of the future. From autonomous emergency braking systems to driverless cars, he tells Post how new motoring technology can benefit insurers.
Aviva backs Allan & Thomas risk management offering
Dorset-based broker Alan & Thomas Insurance Group is to offer commercial clients free access to a range of risk management tools and services after teaming up with Aviva Risk Management Solutions.
Tackling fraud is a 'source of competitive advantage', says IFB boss
The director of the Insurance Fraud Bureau, Phil Bird, pictured, has said that tackling fraud has become an "integral part of an insurers' business plan".
FMG achieves two business certifications
Incident management specialist FMG has obtained certifications that recognise the firm's business continuity plans.
Mondial reshuffles sales team
Mondial Assistance UK has restructured its sales team just a fortnight before it becomes Allianz Global Assistance.
ABI throws weight behind industry partnership with the FCA
The Association of British Insurers renewed its support today for the insurance industry working in partnership with the incoming Financial Conduct Authority to ensure that regulation delivers for consumers.
Jubilee parent targets Direct Group
The parent company of Lloyd's managing agency Jubilee is in talks to acquire a stake in insurance administration specialist, managing general agency and top 50 broker Direct Group, Post Online has learned.
Swiftcover posts £13m loss but GWP rises
Swiftcover Insurance Services found itself in the red in 2011 after posting a loss on ordinary activities before interest and taxation of £13.4m for the year ended 31 December 2011 compared with a profit of £932 000 in 2010.