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Motor premiums tipped for 50% jump in two years by AA insurance boss
Fraud is helping to push car insurance premiums up at their fastest-ever rate, according to the latest AA British Insurance Premium Index.
Insurance industry urged to take up the professionalism challenge
The insurance industry was challenged to embrace professionalism, and in particular to embrace the Aldermanbury Declaration at the British Insurance Awards 2010 last week.
Consumers weigh up cost of cover
Price remains the key priority for non-life insurance customers, according to Deloitte’s third annual insurance survey.
Auto Windscreens warns of fraud
Auto Windscreens is warning insurers to be aware of a potential rise in personal injury claims after research by the Health Protection Agency found windscreen wiper water may be the cause of 20% of cases of Legionnaires’ disease in England and Wales.
ABI: travel claims hit all time high
Figures released today by the Association of British Insurers highlight that the cost of falling ill abroad has hit a record high, as travel insurers helped a record number of people needing emergency medical treatment while overseas.
ABI: travel claims hit all time high
Figures released today by the Association of British Insurers highlight that the cost of falling ill abroad has hit a record high, as travel insurers helped a record number of people needing emergency medical treatment while overseas.
Former Chubb personal lines boss Sims in high net worth return
Former Chubb Europe personal lines manager John Sims has returned to the high net worth market as a consultant with Sterling.
Fortis invests in household offering
Fortis has invested in a new suite of computer models that aims to predict the relative risk of claims for several insured perils across the UK.
Axa GI FD takes new role
Axa UK has appointed Jean Drouffe as group finance and risk director as Ian Robinson, the incumbent director, takes up the role of global head of internal audit, at Axa Group, Paris
Axa GI FD takes new role
Axa UK has appointed Jean Drouffe as group finance and risk director as Ian Robinson, the incumbent director, takes up the role of global head of internal audit, at Axa Group, Paris
Accident Exchange boss delighted with court judgment
Accident Exchange chief executive Steve Evans has welcomed the Court of Appeal’s decision to strike out Autofocus’ witness immunity claim in its ongoing credit hire rate dispute.
Accident Exchange lands Court of Appeal blow in Autofocus battle
Credit hire organisation Accident Exchange is set to proceed with its action for unlimited damages against Autofocus after the Court of Appeal struck out the reporting firm’s witness immunity claim.
Career development & CSR news: Ask the expert
Is it better to leave negative things off a CV, such as redundancies or failed exams, and instead address them in the actual interview?
Legal expenses - SME: Risky business
With employment and contractual disputes on the up since the downturn, many businesses are in greater need of legal expenses insurance. Why, then, is demand and take-up by SMEs still low, asks Sam Barrett.
HNW return for John Sims
Former Chubb Europe personal lines manager John Sims has returned to the high net worth market as a consultant with Sterling.
Online health entrant aims to shake up market
Westfield Health has launched a consumer product under a new brand in what it claims will be a significant development in the health insurance market.
RBSI looks to rationalise structure ahead of sale
Royal Bank of Scotland is seeking a corporate adviser to help restructure its insurance business ahead of a sale or IPO.
Motor insurance policy prices continue to rise
The average cost of a comprehensive car insurance policy increased by 14.2% during the second quarter, research from Confused and EMB has revealed.
Go Compare profit hits £12m
Go Compare has reported a £12m profit during the 2009 financial year following the £4m loss recorded for 2008.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Investing in its people
With a quality product, new brand identity and associated advertising campaign, RIAS delivered impressive results last year and this is, above all, down to its staff. Liz McMahon explains how the over-50s insurance provider has kept its people at the…
British Insurance Awards 2010: Every little bit helps
By engaging consumers with LivePerson's online chat functionality, RSA's More Th>n has successfully nudged up its conversion rate to boost sales, proving that 'little by little' really works. Katherine Blackler follows the journey.
FSA hands out £10k broker fine
The Financial Services Authority has fined David Head, director of Essex based mortgage and insurance broker network FT Compliance Services £10,500.
Moneysupermarket marketing and site investment contributes to earnings drop
Moneysupermarket this morning said investment in its new motor insurance site and subsequent marketing campaign have contributed to a predicted drop in profits in the first half of 2010.
Deadline approaches for entries to the 2010 Insurance Fraud Awards
Tomorrow is the last chance to get your entries in for the Insurance Fraud Awards 2010.