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Mitsui issues timber frame warning
Mitsui Sumitomo has warned property owners of the dangers of carrying out extensive repairs on timber frame buildings.
Law report: Highway Code breach irrelevant in speeding motorbike judgment
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
RSA targets affinity despite competition
RSA's new personal lines managing director has said the insurer will seek profit-generative opportunities in the affinity space, despite its growing competitiveness.
Ernst & Young warns over motor investment
Insurers must invest more in their people and technology if they are to keep on top of "seismic shifts" in motor insurance distribution patterns.
Profit up at Brightside after buys
Brightside has reported a profit on continuing operations of £6.5m in 2010, marking a year-on-year increase of £1.8m (2009: £4.7m).
News analysis - Fraud: Northern fraud
Earlier this month, a judge jailed a Bury man for contempt of court for his part in a motor insurance fraud. Mairi MacDonald considers the consequences of this landmark ruling.
Castle Cover buy 'opportunistic' for Ageas
Ageas' acquisition of Primary Group's over-50s insurance specialist Castle Cover for £52.8m was "opportunistic" according to chief executive Barry Smith.
RBSI to learn from past experience
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has claimed its new partnership with Sainsbury's Finance will benefit from the lessons it learnt from its failure to retain former partner Tesco Bank.
Penny black's insurance week
You can say what you like about them, mused Penny, but insurance people know a good corporate jolly when they see one.
In Series - Fraud: Taking the right path
Nick Wood and Angela Gibson examine the two legal options available to insurers in fraud cases — criminal or civil action.
Regional Report - Dublin: Dublin up
Ireland has been bailed out by the International Monetary Fund, insolvencies and unemployment are up, insurers premium incomes down and rates show no sign of real hardening. But, when Stephanie Denton visited Dublin she found the market surprisingly…
Postbox: the easy touch environment
We now have another report that tells us what is wrong with our industry. Embargoed until 11 March, the Transport Select Committee's report made the headlines with breakfast television blaming referral fees for the rises in premiums; later, radio put the…
Industry applauds government green light on legal cost reform
The insurance industry has overwhelmingly backed the government's decision to end the recoverability of success fees in no win, no fee cases.
In Series - Fraud: Two sides to every story
Taking fraudsters to court can be a risky business for insurers, as if they lose the negative publicity can be overwhelming. Rachel Gordon looks at encouraging signs that the industry is fighting back.
Edwards joins Broadspire as it targets rehab market
Broadspire has unveiled its ambition to become a major force in the UK rehabilitation market, after recruiting industry stalwart Deborah Edwards to head up its new fully integrated rehabilitation services offering.
Post history - 50 years ago: vehicle rise drives up maintenance
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 50 years ago reveals.
Co-op and Axa enter RSA repair cost fray
Co-operative Insurance and Axa have followed Provident Insurance in disputing subrogated motor repair costs with RSA, Post has learnt.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 31 March 2010
You can say what you like about them, mused Penny, but insurance people know a good corporate jolly when they see one.
Editor's Comment: Fairy godmothers and streets paved with gold?
Unfamiliar with the taste of success when it comes to lobbying for reform in the personal injury arena, insurers across the UK may still be waiting for the ‘Bobby Ewing in the shower’ moment.
Interview - Tom Cooper & Matt Munro: Spirit of Enterprise
Matt Munro and Tom Cooper appear to have theMidas touch, with start up Igo4 smashing its five-year plan. Jonathan Swift asks where they go from here.
Post magazine – 31 March 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Industry applauds government green light on legal cost reform - Insurance News Now - 31 March 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the industry's response to Ken Clarke's announcement that success fee recoverability in no win, no fee cases is to end.
Thatcham agrees risk rating deal with Thailand GIA
Motor insurance research centre Thatcham has signed a two year contract with the Thailand General Insurance Association to provide vehicle premium risk rating and alternative parts accreditation to the Thai market.
Horwich Farrelly backs “radical” Jackson reforms
Insurance litigation law firm Horwich Farrelly has backed the Ministry of Justice’s plans to implement the Jackson Review.