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Spotlight on: Insurance scores - Number crunching
Looking at the links between credit data and insurance behaviour is unusual in the UK, but this could be about to change, claims Sam Barrett, as insurers look to develop the data sources they use.
Household - Flood risk: Removing the safety net
In two years, the insurance industry's pact with central government to provide flood cover for at-risk properties will cease to exist. Ralph Savage reports on how insurers are planning to meet the challenge post-2013.
Penny Black's insurance week
Last week, Penny found herself at the Association of British Insurers' biennial conference, where star guests included business secretary Vince Cable, Allianz chairman Clement Booth and BBC political editor Nick Robinson.
Zenith, Allianz and Aviva confirm Hastings Direct panel
Zenith, Allianz and Aviva have all confirmed they will be joining the Hastings Direct panel of insurers this year, stating it is a “popular way to buy insurance products”.
Microinsurance - A solution to all ills?
Microinsurance is being touted as the answer to insuring the poorest regions of the world against extreme weather threats. However, as Stephanie Denton reports, this may not be the case.
Hastings eyes Aviva and Allianz in 2012 IPO push
Hastings Direct's panel of insurers has more than doubled in size since a management buyout 18 months ago, with more firms due to sign up this year, as it eyes one million policies.
Post Europe: Italian disclosure regulation
New contract disclosure rules have been introduced in Italy late last year and as Paolo Golinucci explains this is having a knock on effect for brokers in the open market.
Spotlight on Reputation: Stop whispering,startshouting
Insurance brokers were shocked by research that showed a large proportion of people did not trust them. Rachel Gordon looks at the reaction, their relationships with clients and why brokers should start being more vocal about their value.
Brokers warned networks no panacea
Moves by brokers to mitigate the effect of economic uncertainty by joining networks is likely to increase over the next few years.
Spotlight on Reputation: Putting the wheels in motion
While the Retail Distribution Review does not cover general insurance brokers, Jane Bernstein discovers that this sector is already putting in place efforts to raise professional standards.
Independent Insurance - 10 years on: Burned so Bright
17 June marks the tenth anniversary of the demise of Independent Insurance, the underwriter that was once the envy of rivals, but which ultimately proved the maxim ‘too good to be true’. Jonathan Swift remembers the finals days of the firm with former…
Auto Restore unveils mobile repair offering
Car repair firm Auto Restore has claimed its new direct mobile repair offering targeted at consumers has the support of two of its key insurer partners — Allianz and Aviva.
Westinsure reveals SME insurer deals
Broker network Westinsure has secured a range of SME deals with insurers for members that currently transact more than £100m of business in the sector. The new deals are designed primarily to cover package and small combined products and offer a…
Westinsure launches SME initiative
Broker network Westinsure has launched an initiative to create a range of SME deals exclusively designed for its members, providing a combination of bespoke policy wordings, tailored service proposition and competitive ratings.
Large corporate risks - Global compliance: Could a central rules database help?
The global insurance compliance headache for large corporates operating in multiple jurisdictions is only intensifying. Veronica Cowan explores if and how a central rules database could help.
Property claims: Sustainable claims cost fears allayed by scheme
The insurance industry is set to introduce a new sustainability scheme, measuring the carbon output of the claims process.
Allianz confident over conversions
Allianz is targeting 200 brokers with its new add-on product, Pro Motor Rescue, predicting a conversion rate of between 15% and 20% on participating brokers' entire motor books.
Rehabilitation - Therapy drift: Avoiding the blame game
After the heavy criticism the case management sector received at the hands of insurers last year, Lynn Rouse looks at the way rehabilitation professionals have responded to the concerns.
People moves – 26 May 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 26 May 2011 edition of Post.
Legal expenses - ATE: End of the road?
With the government giving the green light to implementation of Lord Jackson's civil litigation reforms, Leigh Jackson details the adverse reaction of legal expenses insurers and whether this sounds the death knell for the ATE market.
Penny Black's insurance week
Still fresh in the mind, this month's Biba conference was awash with the usual rumours that started on stands and, by the second night, were sworn gospel.
M4 Underwriting and Allianz locked in coverholder talks
The capacity arrangement between M4 Underwriting and Allianz could be set to end within the next few months as talks stall over a renegotiation of a contract between the firms.
Hebburn and Hiscox among winners at first ever Claims Awards
Roy Hebburn, divisional claims manager (technical) at Allianz was handed the inaugural achievement award at last night’s Claims Awards ceremony.
Affinity partnerships: Perfect service
What makes a truly successful affinity partnership? Mike Caidan looks at how this market is changing, demands are rising and discusses how proactivity, innovation and flexibility are vital.