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Mass renews call for early review into OIC tariff
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has renewed its call for an early review of the tariff of damages for low-value road traffic accidents, as recommended by the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.
E-scooter legislation must be mandated 'urgently' amid further trial extensions
Despite e-scooter trials being extended until May 2024, there is hope that legislation will be introduced sooner rather than later.
Markerstudy's Clare Lunn is set to lead the charge against opportunistic fraud
As the threat of opportunistic fraud rises in the face of the deepening cost-of-living crisis, Clare Lunn, Markerstudy’s head of counter fraud, calls on the industry to join together to continue to tackle this crime and the fraudsters behind it.
Interview: John O’Roarke and Ronan McCann, HF (formerly Horwich Farrelly)
Having overseen a name change from Horwich Farrelly, CEO Ronan McCann and chairman John O’Roarke explain how the rebranded HF is shaping up for a future of diversification, M&A and staff ownership as it looks to become the Admiral of the legal sector.
Blog: Will the risk and costs of legalising e-scooters outweigh the benefits?
With 31 regions across England currently trialling e-scooters as part of the drive towards Net Zero, David Nichols, chief claims officer at Zurich, considers what the consequences of legalising these vehicles will be for both insurers and policyholders.
RSA targets market-beating 'low 90s' combined ratio by 2025
RSA has set out plans to achieve a “low 90s” combined ratio and surpass £3bn in premiums by 2025.
Telematics watch: How the technology is helping to shape EV insurance
Historically, telematics has been used to rate driver risk to bring down insurance. But the growing popularity of electric vehicles has created driver concerns for which telematics may have the answer. Igo4 CEO Matt Munro discusses how the technology can…
Upcoming webinar: Watch Scor and Ms Amlin discuss how operational automation can increase efficiency and boost profitability
Insurance organisations today are under more scrutiny than ever from auditors and stakeholders alike. In response, many continue to shift their efforts from the digital transformation of front-end functions to driving higher levels of efficiency and…
Intelligence: Inclusivity in insurance - enabling customers with disabilities
In the UK 14.6 million people are classed as disabled and more than seven million people of working age have a disability. David Worsfold investigates how the insurance sector is catering for this vulnerable community – and managing this mainstream…
BIA 2022: Winners Q&A with Park Home Assist Insurance Services
Park Home Assist Insurance Services’ Director, Steve Leech, spoke to Insurance Post about its two wins at the British Insurance Awards in the Personal Lines Broker and Customer Care categories.
60 Seconds With... Helen Simpson, RSA
Post talks to Helen Simpson, HR advice leader at RSA, who shares her 1980s fashion tips and music recommendations.
Former CII vice presidents highlight 'serious and urgent concerns' in renewed calls for independent review
Former vice presidents of the Chartered Insurance Institute are set to table a motion calling for an independent review of decisions taken at the organisation since 2016 at its annual general meeting next month.
Intelligence: Tackling subsidence surges in a climate change era
With hot summers becoming more likely in the future, subsidence surge and event years may be the new norm. Fiona Nicolson looks at how insurers are preparing for these claims in a climate change environment.
Intelligence: The fallout from Russia without love
On 24 February, Russia invaded Ukraine in a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War that began in 2014. Edmund Tirbutt investigates how UK insurers have responded to the knock-on effect from the war, and the impact that this might have in the long…
Insurers agree FCA price walking ban benefits customers, but ‘doesn’t mean renewals will always go down’
Insurers have disputed Which? survey results saying the majority of their car and home insurance customers are seeing their prices go down which demonstrates that the ‘new rules are working’.
Top 30 European Insurers 2022
Post reports the 30 leading European non-life insurers and examines their performance over the past year.
Top 30 European Insurers 2022 - Bâloise
Bâloise's reported financial performance for the European financial year 2021.
Top 30 European Insurers 2022 - Catalana Occidente
Catalana Occidente's reported financial performance for the European financial year 2021.
Top 30 European Insurers 2022 - Provinzial
Provinzial's reported financial performance for the European financial year 2021.
Top 30 European Insurers 2022 - Beazley
Beazley's reported financial performance for the European financial year 2021.
Top 30 European Insurers 2022 - ASR Nederland
ASR Nederland's reported financial performance for the European financial year 2021.
Top 30 European Insurers 2022 - Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel's reported financial performance for the European financial year 2021
Top 30 European Insurers 2022 - Ageas
Ageas' reported financial performance for the European financial year 2021.
Top 30 European Insurers 2022 - RSA
RSA's reported financial performance for the European financial year 2021.