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Insurer refuses to accept ABI's 'nightmare' gender ruling guidance
One of the UK's largest specialist female insurers has scoffed at the Association of British Insurers' suggestion that it could potentially have to re-underwrite its whole book following the European Court of Justice's gender verdict due on 1 March.
Postbox: Fines are just one tool for CIE
I note with interest Mike Eve's letter in Post referring to the level of penalty under the Continuous Insurance Enforcement process being "far too low"
Motor and home claim costs reach £1.4bn after freeze
Total costs for motor and home claims reached £1.4bn between during 24 November to 31 December 2010, as the big freeze swept across the UK, figures released by the Association of British Insurers have revealed.
Mobile technology - Brokers: How can technology benefit the way brokers do business
With more advanced smartphones and tablet computers, Rachel Gordon asks if mobile technology is merely the latest passing fad, or the shape of the future for the broking community.
Post Magazine – 10 February 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Insurer scoffs at ABI gender ruling warning – Insurance News Now – 10 February 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week’s major general insurance stories, including the refusal of specialist female insurer Shelia’s Wheels to accept the Association of British Insurers’ suggestion that it could potentially have to re…
Insurer scoffs at ABI gender ruling warning – Insurance News Now – 10 February 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week’s major general insurance stories, including the refusal of specialist female insurer Shelia’s Wheels to accept the Association of British Insurers’ suggestion that it could potentially have to re…
Phil Bird departs Groupama after claims shake up
Groupama Insurances has announced that it has restructured its claims organisation to "ensure it is more closely aligned with the company's business divisions".
ABI: winter freeze cost insurers £1.4bn
The ABI has stated that total costs for motor and home claims reached £1.4bn during 24 November to 31 December 2010, as the “big freeze” swept across the UK.
Jelf unveils head of personal lines
Jelf Insurance Brokers has named Antony Summers as its new managing director for its personal lined business.
Ally insists it still plans to sell "discontinued op" Provident Insurance
Provident Insurance’s US owner Ally Financial has told Post it still plans to sell the business despite revealing in its 2010 accounts last week that the business was now classed as a “discontinued operation as of 12/31/2010”.
Heath Lambert extends affinity deal
Heath Lambert Insurance Services has extended its partnership with The Stroke Association to offer a new suite of travel products for stroke survivors, their families and carers.
Arc Legal expands legal expenses product range with Swinton deal
Arc Legal Assistance has joined forces with Swinton Commercial to launch a commercial rental guarantee product for semi-professional landlords.
QBE strikes $700m Bank of America insurance agreement, acquires BOA arm
QBE has entered into an initial ten year distribution agreement with Bank of America for lender placed and voluntary homeowners, contents, motor and other related consumer lines and associated services.
Government plans extension to travel protection scheme
The scheme that protects holidaymakers in the event that a travel firm goes bust looks set to be extended.
Government plans extension to travel protection scheme
The scheme that protects holidaymakers in the event that a travel firm goes bust looks set to be extended.
QBE halts share trades as it is linked with $2bn US acquisition
QBE Insurance is in talks to buy US insurer Balboa from Bank of America , according to reports.
Axa managers face redundancy claims report
More than 50 people face redundancy at Axa's Ipswich office, according to reports.
Kitchener quits Apil to join law firm
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers chief executive Denise Kitchener is poised to leave the organisation after 18 years to take up a role at law firm Pattinson and Brewer.
Motor Claims 2011: Adapting to change in the motor market
With the insurance industry suffering from reviews, increased legislation and the need for additional transparency, Brendan Keane looks at how the motor market can adapt and change to keep one step ahead.
Defaqto adds pub and restaurant ratings
Insurance policies for pubs and restaurants are to be given star ratings by Defaqto after the firm expanded the number of commercial sectors that it grades.
Jelf has big plans for personal lines in 2011
Jelf chief executive Alex Alway is targeting "aggressive organic growth" after its 2010 annual results revealed that the firm had reduced its debt and turned a 2009 loss into profit.
Law report: Game played in the dark raised injury risk to unacceptable level
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Post Magazine – 3 February 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.