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Motorbike broker founder Carole Nash awarded OBE
Carole Nash, founder of the eponymous Groupama-owned motorbike insurance broker, has been awarded an OBE for her philanthropy.
PPO demand to put off 'silver bullet' investment in insurance
General insurers will not get the 'silver bullet' investment needed to offset potential liabilities from the growing number of periodical payment order settlements in the UK as typical lump sum claimants are increasingly seeking PPOs.
Drunken holidaymakers invalidate travel insurance, research reveals
Travellers have been warned that they could invalidate their travel insurance if they have an incident on holiday while under the influence of alcohol or non-prescription drugs.
Esure and Shelias' Wheels go live with smartphone apps
Esure Broker and Sheilas' Wheels Broker have launched insurance apps enabling existing customers to access their accounts and generate new quotes.
RSA ruling to create added costs in motor repair, says Groupama
The High Court's decision to rule in favour of RSA on subrogated motor repairs will cause "confusion" and "frictional expense", according to Groupama.
BGL invests £1m in Fusion service centre technology
Fusion Contact Centre Services, part of the BGL Group, is to spend £1m enhancing its technology platform.
Churchill profit jumps 246% to £77.6m
Direct Line Group-owned Churchill Insurance posted £77.6m profit in 2011, a vast improvement on the 2010 £53.3m loss, while personal motor premiums fell by £1bn.
Claims bosses urge insurers to develop integrated localised flood response
Flooding in areas of the UK previously considered low risk has led claims bosses to urge insurers to concentrate on developing an integrated localised flood response, while arguments over a collaborative risk transfer solution rumble on.
Giles raids rival firms for big hitters to drive organic growth
Brendan McManus has vowed to transform Giles into a "recruitment machine" in a bid to support organic growth and clear the way for niche acquisition opportunities.
Market moves: A busy week in recruitment
The insurance industry enjoyed a busy week in recruitment, and brokers were the main movers and shakers as Marsh UK & Ireland welcomed a new chief executive and Giles named a new COO.
Whiplash diagnosis: Not just a matter of opinion
Medical experts are not 'hoodwinked' by fraudulent claimants - clinical experience counts, says Donald Fowler.
Managing general agents: A surge in popularity
Managing general agents are certainly on trend and increasing their interaction with insurers but, with some companies still suspicious of their value, will their popularity last?
View from the top: Righting wrongs in the motor market
Legislative change should require the 'non-fault' party to notify the 'at-fault' insurer simultaneously, says David McMillan.
Property claims: Customers must be educated about escape of water
Insurers should make consumers aware that they have a responsibility to prevent escape of water, rather than assuming that all leakage issues should be handled by their provider.
Equity renews motor insurance deal with HSBC's First Direct
Equity Insurance Partnerships has extended its affinity insurance partnership with First Direct, the banking brand which is a member of HSBC Group.
Hardy latest Swiftcover exec to quit Axa PL prompting start-up rumours
The departure of personal lines boss Steve Hardy from Axa has prompted concerns not only of a culture clash between the original Axa Personal Lines business and the Swiftcover staff it inherited following the 2007 takeover, but that an overly controlling…
Editor's comment: Network connections
With rumours buzzing round the market about the nature of the fall out between Aviva and Broker Network, there have been inevitable suggestions of a sign that insurers are giving further thought to the value derived from some networks.
Flood cover: Sink or swim?
The expiry of the Statement of Principles is a year away, and the industry is looking for a replacement to cover the impact of flooding. Two ideas have been floated, but which will sink and which will swim?
Post magazine - 14 June 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Insurers to face 'significant' UK flood losses
The insurance industry is likely to suffer significant costs for affected properties in flooded areas, and household premiums could rise, Deloitte has predicted.
Footballer found not guilty of insurance fraud
Scotland striker Garry O'Connor has been cleared of attempting to defraud Aviva over a £93 500 claim on his crashed Ferrari.
Broker Focus: Fraud - First line of defence
Insurers are often called to bear arms in the battle against fraud, but should brokers be doing more to defend the industry?
CHOs slam decision to refer motor market to Competition Commission
Credit hire operators have called for resources to be redirected to improving the Association of British Insurers-backed general terms of agreement rather than towards an investigation by the Competition Commission into the "dysfunctional" motor…
Market moves: Broking steps up the recruitment push
This week the recruitment space belonged to the broking community, which saw major moves across the sector. In the past seven days, Willis, Lorica, Giles and Lockton all named new senior staff.