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Credit hirers to access insurance database under GTA portal plans
Credit hirers could be given access to the Motor Insurance Database under plans to create a portal for third-party vehicle replacement services.
'No more cold calling customers,' new Mass chairman urges ahead of motor claims code launch
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society is to launch a package of reforms in a new motor claims code in a bid to boost the rights of the consumer.
Insurers await outcome of 'dishonest' evidence appeal in Axa case
Several insurers are awaiting a Court of Appeal decision on Axa's use of allegedly "false" Autofocus evidence before potentially resuming out-of-court negotiations with Accident Exchange.
Interview: Des Hudson - Fighting his corner
Six years as the chief executive of the Law Society has not quelled Des Hudson's battling instincts. He talks to Post about upcoming legal changes and his relationship with the insurance industry.
Helphire engaging with DLG and RSA on Autofocus evidence
Helphire has indicated that a number of insurers are keen to reach settlements with the firm over the use of "dishonest" Autofocus evidence as the company reaches a deal with RSA and Direct Line Group on access to information on the rate surveyor.
Interview: Dominic Clayden - not shaken or stirred
Aviva's UK GI claims director Dominic Clayden has been at the forefront of many claims battles over the past 15 years. He talks to Post about the upcoming civil justice reforms and the issues currently affecting the insurance industry.
Zurich scoops trio of Insurance Fraud Awards
Zurich was the main winner at the Insurance Fraud Awards last night, picking up three gongs.
Factor in reforms, motor insurers urge Competition Commission
The Competition Commission has been urged to consider the impact of upcoming legal reforms, including the ban on referral fees and changes to general damages, when it begins its two-year investigation into the private motor insurance market.
Editor's comment: Motor madness drives on
Love it or hate it, the UK private car insurance market grabs all the industry's political airtime outside floods and hurricanes.
Law firms hail OFT for looking at bigger picture beyond whiplash
Lawyers have continued to highlight their support for the Office of Fair Trading's decision to refer the motor insurance industry to the Competition Commission.
OFT probe "will open a can of worms", says law firm
A law firm has suggested that the Office of Fair Trading's decision to refer the private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission could leave the policyholder worse off.
Helphire losses fall 83% as company knocks £23m off net debt
Helphire has posted a statutory loss before tax of £6.3m for the full year ending 30 June 2012, an 83% improvement on the £34.1m loss reported for the same period last year.
CC investigation should "strip out excessive costs", says Aviva claims boss
Aviva has welcomed the Office of Fair Trading's decision to refer the private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission.
ABI backs Competition Commission credit hire investigation
The Association of British Insurers has thrown its support behind the Office of Fair Trading's decision to refer the motor market to the Competition Commission.
Competition investigation outcome could 'mean policyholders lose out', says CHO boss
The Credit Hire Organisation has said that the Competition Commission investigation into the UK motor insurance market could seriously disadvantage policyholders' access to justice and force premiums to rise.
OFT refers 'dysfunctional' motor market to Competition Commission
The OFT has referred the UK's private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission for further investigation amid concerns that the market is not working well for motorists.
Ai Claims gains first CII accreditation
Accident management company Ai Claims Solutions' operations manager has become the first member of team to be awarded a Chartered Insurance Institute qualification.
Credit hire: Paying a hire price
Credit hire is a significant factor in private motor insurance premiums being inflated by £225m a year, but would Competition Commission intervention help or hinder policyholders and the industries involved?
Opinion: What now for credit hire?
Credit hire will continue to exist, but in the context of tighter controls and a stronger customer focus, says Eddie Longworth.
Post magazine - 9/16 August 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Post Claims Club chair's monthly missive: Beach volleyball and insurance sop
On Wednesday this week I received an email from a Claims Club regular I have been in discussion with about speaking at the next meeting.
PE interest to shake up motor insurance market
Growing interest in motor insurance from private equity firms is likely to increase dynamism in the sector, according to Ernst & Young.
DLG latest firm to support OFT's credit hire referral
The Direct Line Group has become the latest insurer to back the Office of Fair Trading's decision to provisionally refer the study into vehicle repair services to the Competition Commission.