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Your say: Lack of MRI value for whiplash
Axa recently produced a whiplash report in which it advocated the use of MRIs in whiplash injury claims.
Rias repositions with TV advertising campaign
Over 50s insurer Rias has launched a TV advertising campaign 'Where experience counts’ to reflect the modern face of the UK’s 23 million over 50s.
Whiplash: What next?
The Transport Select Committee published the much anticipated findings of its inquiry into whiplash claims last week.
Keychoice and LV Broker form home partnership
Keychoice has formed a strategic partnership with LV Broker to provide it with access to over 800 independent brokers.
Property Federation calls for Flood Re to cover SMEs
The British Property Federation has called for SMEs to be included in the Flood Re directive.
LV launches new classic car cover
LV has unveiled a new classic car product designed for vehicles over 20 years old.
Esure 'mystified' by dividend reaction
Esure has been left "mystified" by the drop in share price following the publication of its first set of results following the company’s floatation earlier this year.
L&G reveals dramatic COR improvement
Legal & General has recorded a general insurance combined operating ratio of 81% for the first half of 2013 – an improvement from 99% year-on-year.
Esure sees H1 profits surge over 15%
Personal lines insurer Esure has reported climbing profits for the first six months of 2013, alongside a boosted combined ratio.
Ageas increases profit despite underwriting losses
Ageas has increased its bottom line by 17.3% during the first half of 2013 despite household being the only core line of business making an underwriting profit.
Post magazine – 1 August 2013
In this week's Post, the conclusion of a Transport Select Committee inquiry into the cost of motor insurance has sparked “disappointment” among insurance industry bosses after MPs refused to support Ministry of Justice plans to place whiplash claims on…
Outsourcing NHS services may leave negligence claims cover black hole
Politicians concerned over sufficient insurance indemnity
LV posts reduced H1 profit amid "weakening motor rates"
LV posted an operating profit of £43m for the first six months of 2013, down from £62m in the first half of 2012.
Olympic 2012 PR guru Brock-Doyle and Axa's Blanc to address Insurance Strategy
The 2013 Insurance Strategy conference is delighted to announce a raft of major CEO speakers alongside the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic PR guru Jackie Brock-Doyle.
Zurich launches policy validation unit for brokers to help tackle fraud
Zurich has launched a dedicated policy validation unit in a bid to help personal lines brokers tackle fraud at the quote stage.
FCA will act on 'competition mandate' Wheatley warns
The Financial Conduct Authority’s plan to drive effective competition in all financial services markets is the biggest break with the old regime, chief executive Martin Wheatley said today.
Post magazine - 25 July 2013
In this week's Post, the Financial Stability Board's listing of global systemically important insurers has raised concerns over a "lack of clarity" on why implicated firms are on the list and the costs that will be generated by an enhanced supervisory…
Ghost broking battle gains impetus as Gumtree closes insurance platform
Brokers welcome the decision to dispense with the category
Household: On shaky ground
With cracks beginning to show in the profitability of the household insurance market, is the sector set to crumble or are its foundations solid enough to see it through?
In Series: Claims: A moral dilemma
The industry is split over the ethics of subrogation. Will Competition Commission intervention resolve the situation once and for all, or can insurers find their own solution through bilateral agreements?
More Than launches premier pet insurance with £12 000 cover
More Than has launched a premium pet insurance product with £12 000 vet fees, alongside a multi-pet product.
Post magazine - 18 July 2013
In this week’s Post, brokers have raised concerns over the effectiveness of Aviva underwriters and its ability to maintain service levels following the insurer’s decision to move more underwriters into broker offices and abandon almost half its regional…
Fatal crash prompts calls for insurers to scrap nighttime driving curfews
Telematics providers are urging insurers to remove nighttime driving restrictions from their products, after a coroner cited a curfew as a factor in a fatal crash involving two teenagers.
Editor's comment: A fork in the road
In 2008 when Aviva (then Norwich Union) shelved its pay‑as‑you‑drive model due to “poor take-up” after only two years in the open market, it appeared that the product had fallen at the first hurdle.