Legislation
C-Suite: Meeting 21st century needs
More openness and better modeling is needed to provide a better service for an ever-changing world.
C-Suite: Embrace change in 2014
Reforms faced by the industry this year should be welcomed – they have customers’ best interests at heart.
Independent midwives PI deadline extended to February
The deadline for independent midwives to have mandatory professional indemnity cover in place has been extended to the end of February.
Brokers should brace for more reforms in 2014
Brokers should be prepared to have their earnings hit even harder in 2014 as the Financial Conduct Authority concludes its market study into insurance add-ons according to a legal expenses insurer.
Scottish Future: A significant milestone
The debate on Scottish independence passed a significant milestone on 26 November, when the Scottish Government published its Guide to an Independent Scotland.
Your say: What has changed?
I’d like to add my thoughts to the recent debate regarding an apparent new found hesitance among insurers when instructing investigators and particularly surveillance experts.
North of the border: Liability rethink leads to meso trial
The case of Bavaird v McAlpine (2013) concerned Gordon Bavaird’s death from mesothelioma in 2008, says Catriona Stewart.
Expertise in Action: Broker: Sharper focus
Combining a generalist approach with specialist knowledge is essential for insurers seeking to differentiate themselves from the competition.
Farms face cover threat after Defra confirms their exclusion from Flood Re
Biba calls for rethink over decision to exclude small businesses from legislation.
Green Deal: Green living
With the Energy Act imposing new energy‑efficiency standards on commercially and privately let properties by April 2018, what do the changes mean for the insurance industry?
C-Suite: Stay a step ahead of cyber crime
From a debilitating attack on service to a simple system break‑in, cyber attacks can vary in their sophistication and in the harm they can cause to organisations, says Chubb's Chris Pavlou.
Insurers hope for strike-out legislation after consultation on Summers review
Only two of 18 parties voice opposition to review in Law Commission consultation.
Industrial deafness: The new whiplash?
As fraudsters and claims management companies begin to feel the impact of whiplash reform, is industrial deafness becoming insurers’ new problem area?
Fraud Conference 2013: Insurers demand fundamental reassessment on data sharing
Concerns have been raised about plans by the Chartered Insurance Institute to reform data sharing between insurers and others using section 29(3) of the Data Protection Act.
ABI calls for collaborative approach to SCT limit reforms
The Association of British Insurers has called parties interested in Small Claims Track reforms to “put aside petty name calling” and work together.
Riot Damages Act consultation will be out by December
Policing, criminal justice and victims minister Damian Green has confirmed the government will launch a public consultation on the Riot Damages Act 1886 by the end of the year.
ABI concerned over Riot Act restrictions on insurer recoveries
The Association of British Insurers has raised concerns about the restrictions on insurer recoveries contained in the independent review of the Riot (Damages) Act 1886, published today.
Motor Insurance: Jumping the gun
Motor insurers’ over-eagerness to reap the anticipated benefits of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act has resulted in a sharp drop in rates. With unprofitability increasing, where does the sector go from here?
North of the Border: Jury still out on court reform plan
It’s been called a “great project of civil court reform” by Lord Gill, and it is true the draft Court Reform (Scotland) Bill is a significant part of the Scottish government’s programme to overhaul and update Scotland’s justice system.
Expertise in Action: Broker: Fully customised
A tailor-made risk management proposition provides the best result for clients, brokers and insurers alike.
The Claims Event 2013
Claims managers fear hearing loss could become the ‘new whiplash’
Brokers warn insurers not to rush into private security firm cover
Concerns raised over claims frequency of problem doormen supervisor sector.
Telematics: Long road ahead
Long hailed as the next big thing in motor insurance, telematics is still yet to really take off in the UK – so what’s holding it back?
Consumer Insurance Act has no effect on the industry
The Consumer Insurance Act has failed to drive change in the insurance industry, Mike Cranning, director of Create Solutions has claimed.