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NIG launches mapping tool
NIG has rolled-out a new geospatial mapping tool covering the whole of the UK including Northern Ireland.
Paymentshield extends broker deal
Paymentshield has extended its price match facility on their Best Quote buildings and contents Insurance.
Post Magazine - 10 June 2010
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital interactive e-book.
Gladwell joins to lead Crawford Home
Crawford & Company has named Aviva operations director Greg Gladwell to lead its new end-to-end personal lines service Crawford Home.
Call for travel database after fraudster is jailed
The travel insurance market needs a database similar to those in other markets in order to prevent travel insurance fraud.
Stevens joins Irwin in 'meeting of minds'
Rehabilitation champion and claimant lawyer Amanda Stevens has left law firm Charles Russell after 13 years to join Irwin Mitchell, in a move that could be viewed as a meeting of minds.
Money Supermarket steps up fraud battle
Price comparison giant Money Supermarket is rolling out a revamped home insurance website, which includes improved measures to combat fraud.
UK Drainage Network lands Lloyds Banking Group deal
Insurance drainage claims fulfilment company UK Drainage Network has signed a four year deal with Lloyds Banking Group to become the banks sole drainage supplier.
Equity Red Star launches over 50s accident policy
Equity Red Star has unveiled a new personal accident policy aimed at the over 50s.
Axa commercial broking boss Middle departs for rival Aviva
Aviva has raided rival Axa Insurance to recruit its commercial broking boss Ant Middle as its new stategic partnerships director.
LV strikes deal wiith ISO
The Insurance Services Office, provider of personal injury claims, evaluation solutions and services, has announced that LV has signed a major new contract to use its Claims Outcome Advisor (COA) product suite.
Claims head Millar quits RBSI
Julian Millar, head of specialist claims operations at Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance, has parted ways with the company.
Broker Hastings gets major capital injection from Lloyds TSB
Personal lines specialist Hastings Direct has become the latest broker to receive third-party capital after agreeing to a £20m cash injection from Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets.
Inside view: Personal injury claims threaten motor insurers
The recent surge in personal injury claims to hit UK motor insurers could have even bigger implications for the reinsurance market, particularly with the unpredictability that periodic payment orders (PPOs) add to the equation, writes Naeem Ali.
QBE moves to placate shareholder concerns over claims exposure
QBE has moved to distance itself from market rumours about its exposure to the Gulf of Mexico oil rig disaster and UK motor liability claims.
£20m Lloyds TSB cash injection for Hastings
Personal lines specialist Hastings Direct has become the latest broker to receive third-party capital after agreeing to a £20m cash injection from Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets.
HMRC admits defeat in aggregator VAT battle
HM Revenue & Customs has decided against appealing its long-running aggregator VAT battle to the Supreme Court.
Bluefin completes Gilbert Insurance Brokers purchase
Insurance broker Bluefin has announced the acquisition of St Albans-based intermediary Gilbert Insurance Brokers.
IAG pumps $365m into UK reserves after claims deterioration
IAG has ploughed $365m (£207m) into its UK claims reserves following a “significant deterioration” in UK claims experience.
Legal update - Piracy: Making demands
With pirate attacks becoming more regular, Emma Rice looks into the legal issues surrounding the payment of ransoms.
Fraud - World Cup warning: Eye on the ball
Major sporting events are a magnet not only for fans but also financial criminals. Mark Jones explains how South Africa has a secret weapon to bolster its defences as the 2010 football World Cup kicks off.
Postbox: Five is not enough — more is better for benchmarking
I read the recent article 'Five is magic number for benchmarking' with interest mainly because we have been successfully benchmarking the personal claims market for the past six years.
Kwik Fit seeks proof
Kwik Fit Insurance has signed a contract with conversion management expert Maxymiser, to improve online customer engagement and provide scientific proof of winning web content.
New online provider targets 'savvier' customers
A new online insurance provider is aiming to compete with the existing aggregators with an offering aimed at "savvier" customers.