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View from the top: Sleepwalking to a fleet nightmare
New business discounts, cross subsidising and top-line chasing remain rife, says Laurent Matras, managing director, Groupama Insurances.
Law report: Negligence found after tyre blow-out
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Holidaymaker injuries: Making a splash
The popularity in unusual and dangerous crazes performed by holidaymakers has serious implications for the insurance industry.
Whiplash - Britain: The European whiplash capital
With its proportion of whiplash claims far outstripping any other European nation, what must the UK do to curb this cause of claims inflation?
Post Magazine - 22 September 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
The Prince's Trust Insurance Leadership Group: A reflection on its successes so far
Tonight the Prince’s Trust Insurance Leadership Group celebrates breaking the £5m fund-raising barrier with a reception at the Chartered Insurance Institute. Jonathan Swift reflects on the group’s achievements in its five year lifespan.
RSA to head to High Court – Insurance News Now
Post reporter Callum Brodie outlines this week's major general insurance stories including RSA’s plans to head to the High Court in a bid to defend its policy of using a wholly-owned subsidiary for motor repairs, which has been found to add as much as 25…
Sterling unveils new adjusting panel
Sterling Insurance has named Davies, VRS Vericlaim and Questgates to its new-look loss adjusting panel.
Denney O'Hara marks colleague's 40 year service
Tributes were paid to personal lines broker Judith Fryer to honour her 40 years of dedicated service to Denney O'Hara insurance.
Interview – Pierre Lefèvre: A long time coming
As international division managing director for Groupama, the UK once again falls under the watchful eye of Pierre Lefèvre, after an earlier five-year stint as the country’s CEO. Almost a decade after their last interview, Lynn Rouse catches up with…
Post Magazine - 15 September 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
MoJ to split referral ban enforcement role - Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including confirmation from the Ministry of Justice that the government’s proposed ban on referral fees is unlikely to be centrally administered, and instead enforced by…
Chubb promotes underwriter to UK and Ireland manager
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe has appointed Jeremy Miles to UK and Ireland manager.
Davies Group profit more than doubles to £3.37m
Claims management firm Davies has announced a 24% leap in turnover to £36.9m for the 12 months ended 31 March 2011 (2010: £29.6m).
IFB head Glen Marr to step down to join motor insurer
Glen Marr, director at the IFB will be leaving the organisation in December to join the board of First Central Insurance Management as director of fraud.
Jack Straw outlines his Bill to crack down on referral fees
Jack Straw’s motion to crack down on referral fees has passed the latest hurdle in the House of Commons following a Ten Minute Rule Motion.
CCV buys insurance broker
Cullum Capital Ventures has acquired Midlands broker Three Counties Insurance Brokers.
HSBC refuses to comment on non-life insurance sale
HSBC Holdings has declined to comment on speculation that it could be selling its $1bn non-life insurance business.
Travel clinic fraud: a growing problem
Thousands of holidaymakers who receive medical treatment while travelling abroad are at risk of being overcharged, according to Mike Keating.
Groupama and Cost Advocates fear referral fee ban not enough
Groupama Insurances and Cost Advocates have welcomed the Government’s decision to ban referral fees but say it is only part of the compensation culture probem.
Pro Legal warns MoJ over “dangerous” referral fee decision
London-based law firm Pro Legal has hit out at the Ministry of Justice over its “dangerous” decision to ban referral fees claiming that the move would hurt consumers.
Asbestos families campaign against compensation reform
More than 400 families affected by asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma have written to the Forum condemning the planned reforms to the way compensation claims for industrial diseases are funded.
Parabis slams MoJ over referral fees
Parabis has criticised the Ministry of Justice’s decision to ban referral fees.
Axa urges MoJ to cut legal costs
Insurer Axa has welcomed the Ministry of Justice’s ban on referral fees but has urged the government to tackle lawyers fixed fees.