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Reputational Risk: A rotten apple…
It takes years to build a reputation and minutes to ruin it. How can companies protect themselves against reputational risk?
Insurers round on Aviva following 'disingenuous' ABS accusations
Aviva has been criticised for playing the “blame game” in the fight against fraud following accusations that rival insurers with alternative business structures are guilty of “feeding the beast” of fraudulent whiplash claims.
Power hour: Building on growth
As the economy grows and building projects pick up, brokers in the North West are set to capitalise on a booming construction sector
D&O: 3 in 4 SMEs uncovered
It was once said that Stephen Hawking's 1988 book, ‘A Brief History of Time', was one of the most widely owned but least read works in print - something people wanted to show off on their bookshelf but could not face the effort required to digest the…
Market Moves - 16 July 2015
Who has moved where in the world of insurance this week.
British Insurance Awards 2015: The winners
AIG, LV and Wilby were among the big winners at the British Insurance Awards – collecting two gongs apiece.
Aviva church insurance start-up brand Trinitas facing tough baptism
The chances of Aviva successfully challenging established players in the church insurance market have been questioned following its decision to launch a joint venture with Stackhouse Poland targeting Church of England parishes.
FCA opens the door for product reviews in value data debate
The Financial Conduct Authority has not ruled out using consumer reviews to demonstrate the value of an insurance product, despite hinging an industry-wide value debate on utilising claims ratios as a metric.
Insurers sticking by Autoglass in wake of consumer criticism
Insurers that maintain commercial partnerships with Autoglass have vowed to work alongside the embattled windscreen repairer to address criticism of the firm’s service levels following its decision to scrap its branch network.
FWD’s Gaughan, Ingenie, LV and Aviva among winners at first Insurance Marketing and PR Awards
FWD founder Michael Gaughan was crowned the winner of the achievement award at the inaugural Insurance Marketing & PR Awards this afternoon.
Blog: Telematics - driving fleets forward
Ask a White Van Man if he'd like a ‘spy-in-the-cab' black box and you'll get a colourful answer. But what if that black box could save lives?
Insurers accused of shirking duty as MoJ faces calls for NIHL claims shake-up
Industry calls for the Ministry of Justice to introduce a fixed-fee regime and expand the existing Claims Portal to include industrial deafness claims have been met with staunch opposition by the claimant legal fraternity.
Market Moves - 22 June 2015
Find out who has moved where in the world of insurance this week.
Analysis: Major Events in the Russian Insurance Market in Q2 2015
In Q2, the license of the chief CMTPL market player was withdrawn but returned shortly afterwards; the Russian Association of Motor Insurers summed up the results of the first quarter of 2015; Insurer ORANTA went through rough times.
Public support for Medco provides fillip for industry backers
Defence of Medco by insurers and the defendant legal community appears to have been vindicated by the public's support of the independent medical panel.
Video: Qualifications in the broking sector
As the regulator becomes more present in the insurance industry, the role of qualifications within the broking sector is looming larger.
Expertise from A-Z: Knowledge is power
Continuing professional development is increasingly important, and qualifications and chartered status can help firms shine brighter.
Expertise From A-Z: Going for gold
As customers demand greater service and products, well-trained employees can provide the vital difference in creating a gold standard.
Uninsurable risk: No-go zone
According to businesses, six of the top 10 risks facing them are deemed uninsurable. Are insurers being innovative enough to address the problem?
Compulsory salvage code proposed to prevent written-off cars returning to the road
Insurers have backed proposals to mandate the salvage code of practice with a view to ensuring the most severely damaged written-off vehicles do not return to UK roads, Post can reveal.
Understanding brand value holding up progress in reputation coverage
Difficulty quantifying brand value is hampering the development of the reputational insurance market, despite increasing demand from companies to protect their brands from the threat of social media onslaughts.
Market Moves - 11 June 2015
Keep abreast of the insurance market's movers.
Companies must educate employees on 'major' licence changes
The elimination of the paper counterpart to the UK driving license will have a major impact on businesses and employees who drive company vehicles, according to Jonathan Dye, head of motor at Allianz Commercial.