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Webinar: Closing the loop on records management and data security risk
In this video, Incisive Media’s group editorial services director David Worsfold chairs a lively discussion on records management and data security risk, including the challenges of managing records during the 2012 Olympic Games.
Post magazine – 16 February 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
The Co-operative and Zurich keen to move on PM motor premium initiatives
The Co-operative is hopeful the insurance summit with Prime Minister David Cameron will lead to stamping out fraudulent personal injury claims while continuing to settle genuine ones.
Ingenie backs government's telematics measure
Telematics brand Ingenie has welcomed government plans to use technology to tackle spiralling motor insurance premiums.
Direct Line boss praises PM motor premiums meeting
Direct Line chief executive Paul Geddes hailed last night’s meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron as a “step in the right direction”.
PM and insurers unveil six point plan after motor premium summit
The Prime Minister has committed to tackling the compensation culture, reducing legal costs and cutting health and safety red tape.
Law firm accuses PM motor premium war of limiting access to justice
Spencers Solicitors fears the Prime Minister's approach to tackling the rising cost of motor insurance will "chip away at the public's right to justice under the law".
Broker shows support for PM and insurer motor premiums meeting
Wales-based Motaquote has highlighted the significance of telematics ahead of the Association of British Insurers' meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron on rising motor insurance premiums.
Comparison sites starting to make waves in Asia
Price comparison websites are a significant part of the financial landscape in the UK. Nicky Burridge asks whether Asia will look the same in the future.
Young Marmalade answers young driver premium problem
Specialist young driver insurer Young Marmalade has shown its scheme can reduce premiums for young drivers.
ABI to highlight insurer cost pressures at PM meeting
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the chance to tell Prime Minister David Cameron "the unacceptable cost pressures" insurers face at the Downing Street meeting this evening.
AA Insurance launches tech-based policy for young drivers
AA Insurance has become the latest firm to "turn to technology" having launched its new 'pay how you drive' policy AA Drivesafe.
Roundtable: Turning the focus onto casualty fraud
While the motor sector has tended to grab the headlines, fraud is on the rise in other areas too. Post gathered together a number of industry experts to debate how the profile of this issue in the casualty sector can be raised
In Series On Data: Insurers putting policyholder data on a diet
In a competitive market, validation is key to making data leaner and more reliable — but can it level the playing field for brokers, as well as insurers?
RSA's Brown re-jigs top team to make business less 'complicated' to deal with
RSA’s UK and western European CEO Adrian Brown today outlined plans to simplify its business in order to get closer to its customers, whether brokers or consumers, having admitted that its structure may have previously been “too complicated”.
Homeserve to scrap 200 jobs
Home emergency business Homeserve is to axe 200 jobs due to dwindling customer demand.
Post magazine – 9 February 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Commercial offering could spark future acquisition interest, says One Answer Network boss
An increase in personal lines members alongside an added emphasis on establishing a commercial offering over the next 18 months could result in the One Answer Network becoming big enough to attract interest from potential buyers.
Thatcham launches vehicle damage assessors apprenticeship
Thatcham’s Automotive Academy has teamed up with Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors to launch the "first recognised" apprenticeship scheme for vehicle damage assessors in the UK.
Cuna launches free wage protection cover
Mutual insurance provider Cuna is to provide free wage protection to a million UK Credit Union members.
RSA wins Home Retail pet insurance contract
RSA has been awarded a five-year contract by the Home Retail Group to be the sole provider of its pet insurance for Argos and Homebase.
Former RBSI and Zurich European boss Court resurfaces at Admiral
Admiral has appointed Annette Court as an independent non-executive director, subject to FSA approval.
Flood forces Essex residents out of homes
Around 30 homes were evacuated in Essex after water started gushing from a drain this morning.
FSA boss: Insurers and brokers face 'twin peak' regulatory model from April
The Financial Services Authority will reach a "major milestone" in the regulatory reform programme on 2 April 2012, namely the introduction of a ‘twin peaks’ model operating within the FSA.