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Air launches pandemic flu model
Air Worldwide has released a Pandemic Flu Model designed to capture the excess morbidity, mortality, and insurance losses caused by pandemic influenza.
Property industry supports ‘long-awaited’ universal flood solution
The British Property Federation has welcomed the universal flood cover that the confirmation of a flood agreement between the insurance industry and government will bring.
17% of motor insurance queries online come from mobiles
17% of online motor insurance queries in May took place via mobile devices, according to figures compiled by Greenlight.
Government to extend regulatory powers over insurers and seek EC approval for Flood Re
The government is seeking new legal powers enabling it to force insurers to cover "their share" of policyholders living in high flood risk areas.
Mobile insurers tarnished by the few bad operators
Mobile insurers not acting in customers' best interests risk tarnishing the good name of the industry as a whole, according to Supercover Insurance.
Flood Re wins out as government and insurers reach long-term agreement
The government and insurance industry have reached a long-awaited agreement over the future of insurance for properties at risk of flooding when the Statement of Principles expires at the end of July.
Some mobile phone insurance policies are poor and unclear says FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority has published a review into mobile insurance which found evidence or poor product design, unclear terms and inadequate claims and complaints handling.
Octo Telematics moves frontline operation from Rome to London
Italy-based telematics systems provider Octo Telematics has relocated its frontline operation from Rome to London in a bid to take advantage of opportunities in the burgeoning UK telematics market and to build stronger ties with both the insurance and…
Octo eyes up UK telematics opportunities
Telematics systems provider Octo Telematics has relocated its frontline operation from Italy to London in a bid to take advantage of opportunities in the burgeoning UK telematics market and to build stronger ties with both the insurance and manufacturing…
Zurich and Carrot launch smart car Initiative
Zurich and Carrot Insurance are targeting learner drivers with a pilot scheme where participants get a smart car.
Direct Line confirms office closures in Croydon, Liverpool and London
Direct Line Group has confirmed that almost 500 jobs are to go in Liverpool where the firm is closing its office as part of a wider redundancy programme announced today
Post magazine - 27 June 2013
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Direct Line Group reveals 2000 jobs at risk as it steps up cost saving plan
Direct Line Group has announced a major redundancy programme as it attempts to improve its operational efficiency as part of the implementation of its business transformation plan.
Motor Insurance: The road to profit
Could recent legislation provide the turning point motor insurers need to drive them into long-awaited profitability, or are tough times set to continue?
Allianz signs three-year network deal
Towergate-owned Broker Network and Countrywide have extended their partnership with Allianz Insurance for three years.
Direct Line enters telematics world
Direct Line has launched a telematics product available via both a black box, with technology provided by Tracker, and an app across its motor insurance brands.
Rehabilitation First Awards - the final countdown!
Entry deadline: Friday 28th June
Aviva to close Manchester motor claims unit
Aviva is getting rid of 200 jobs in its Manchester based motor injury claims department, according to local press reports.
McKinsey and Telefonica to address inaugral insurance and data analytics conference
Speakers from Telefonica and McKinsey & Company will open and close the inaugral Post Insurance and Data Analytics conference in July.
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 magazine - 20 June 2013
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
HBC Vehicle Services completes MBO from founder Terry Holding
The management team at HBC Vehicle Services has successfully completed a management buyout of the business from founder Terry Holding.
Insurance infographic: The Impact of the 2011 Energy Act on property lettings
In this insurance infographic, Zurich focuses on the Energy Act 2011 which contains provisions to make it unlawful from April 2018 to rent property that does not hit minimum energy efficiency standards.
Insure the Box hackers sentenced after Ifed investigation
Two men who hacked into Insure the Box’s payment systems and secured £187 000 worth of car insurance for just £30 have been sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court.