Politics
Deputy Editor's Comment: Looking beyond the EU rhetoric
Is it impossible for anyone in public office to talk about the European Union without expressing or feigning anger for their own side’s short-term political gain? It seems that way this week.
Marie-Louise Rossi: An obituary
Marie-Louise Rossi, who died last night at the age of 58, left a huge legacy for the London insurance market for which she acted as a powerful, persuasive advocate for over a decade while at the helm of the International Underwriting Association (IUA).
Speed of whiplash reforms criticised following TSC report
The speed of the government’s implementation of reforms to tackle motor fraud has been criticised by the AA, following the publication of the Transport Select Committee's latest motor insurance report.
Polish insurance market faces 'moderate' risk, says S&P
Poland's general insurance industry is benefiting from the country's "strong and competitive economy and good growth prospects", according to Standard & Poor's.
Northern Ireland firm's contact centre creates 49 jobs
Northern Ireland business Lakeland Trading Solutions has set up a contact centre in Enniskillen creating 49 jobs over the next three years.
‘Constructive’ party conference season dialogue pleases insurance bosses
Flooding and cost of motor insurance and regulation top the agenda
Government urged to extend HSE remit to occupational road accidents
Insurers have called on the government to focus more closely on occupational road risk, with many urging the Health and Safety Executive to extend its remit to accidents involving fleet drivers.
C-Suite - Insurer: People power
A sharper focus on the human touch improves the insurance experience of both customers and staff
Biba prioritising sharing economy as 2015 manifesto issue
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has confirmed its support for the sharing economy by its intention to include it in its 2015 manifesto.
Welsh government help fund expansion of broker Penn Insure
Penn Insure has become the latest insurance company to benefit from financial backing by the Welsh government after the Pontypool-based firm unveiled plans to move to larger premises and create 17 new jobs.
Post Blog: Insurance professionals who have stood for parliament
With the news that insurance entrepreneur Arron Banks is moving from Go Skippy to Go Ukippy, I decided to look at how other prospective election candidates from the insurance sector have fared over the last two elections.
CMA ban on wide MFNs will spur consumers to shop around
CMA announcement will result in consumers using multiple Price Comparison Websites when shopping for insurance
ABI says politicians 'need to act' after CMA 'ducks' credit hire challenge
The Association of British Insurers has slammed the Competition & Markets Authority’s failure to tackle “excessive” credit hire costs, claiming they are likely to lead to higher charges for consumers.
PIs slam ABI calls for regulation exclusion for in‑house investigators
Updated ABI member guidelines say FCA adherence negates need for regulation
Financial services turns attention to 'devo max' following Scottish 'no' vote
Uncertainty among Scottish based financial institutions has not been entirely alleviated by the ‘no’ vote on independence, amid plans to devolve additional powers north of the border.
ABI calls for PI regulation exclusion for in-house fraud teams
The Association of British Insurers has argued that planned regulation of private investigators should not apply to insurers’ in-house fraud investigation teams.
Editor's comment: Pitching to the politicians
Later this month the major political parties will hold their final conferences before the 2015 general election — providing a critical opportunity for the insurance industry to influence policy making and politics before manifestos are locked down.
News Analysis: Party conference season approaches
With the Green Party positioning itself as the ‘real opposition’ to the coalition government, reality TV star ‘White Dee’ Deidre Kelly set to speak at the Conservative Party Conference alongside David Cameron and the furore surrounding the ‘Yes’ vote…
Biba Scotland event to consider sector's future following ‘pivotal’ referendum
The implications of the result of the Scottish referendum for the insurance sector will be dissected in special sessions at the British Insurance Brokers' Association's Scotland Conference.
ABI defers decision on Flood Re participation for independent Scotland
The Association of British Insurers has refused to rule out the possibility of an independent Scotland being excluded from the insurance industry backed Flood Re scheme.