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Aviva sets aside £500m for investment as insurance growth plan is launched
Aviva has pinpointed £500m for investment in UK infrastructure following a pledge with five other life insurers to pump £25bn into major projects as part of the government’s national infrastructure plan.
Four groups granted super-complainant status to FCA
Four consumer representative bodies have been granted “super-complainant” status by the government for the financial services sector.
Legal Update: Mesothelioma Claims: Ministry of Justice’s mesothelioma reforms only complete half the job
Nick Pargeter says the government is failing both claimants and insurers by abandoning fixed costs.
Blog: Could the UK follow New Zealand's lead and embrace driving curfews?
As the festive season gets into full swing, several insurers are already issuing warnings to policyholders about the dangers of “riskmas”.
Bid to cut red tape set to enhance UK insurance market’s competitive position
Insurance Growth Action Plan aims to remove barriers for UK insurers overseas.
Geneva Association head to step down
The Geneva Association’s Secretary General, John Fitzpatrick, has informed the board that he will not stand for reelection at its general assembly in May 2014.
TSC to unveil report to government’s whiplash response
The Transport Select Committee has agreed to publish its Eleventh Special Report of Session 2013-14 on 12 December.
Career development: CII welcomes government apprenticeships announcement
The Chartered Insurance Institute has welcomed the Treasury's announcement of its gateway project to help people find apprenticeships and graduate training places within insurance.
C-Suite: The spotlight keeps shining
The industry must keep doing the right thing for consumers under the glare of government, says Paul Geddes, chief executive, Direct line Group.
Kennedys concerned about lack of costs control for asbestos claims
Insurance law firm Kennedys has expressed concerns that the government has showed no intention to consider the issue of recoverable fees for asbestos claims.
Government's growth plan tipped to boost takaful market
The government's insurance growth action plan could provide a much needed boost to the UK's commercial Islamic insurance market, according to PwC's Mohammad Khan.
Biba urges change on SME Flood Re exclusion
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has urged the Water Bill Scrutiny Committee to consider helping the people the bill currently excludes – particularly small businesses.
Government to work with insurers on mesothelioma plan
The Government is to work with victims’ groups and insurers representing employers to explore new ways to improve the legal process for handling claims from victims of mesothelioma, according to the courts minister.
CII welcomes government apprenticeships announcement
The Chartered Insurance Institute has welcomed the Treasury’s announcement of its gateway project to help people find apprenticeships and graduate training places within insurance.
Aviva and L&G join four life insurers in £25bn infrastructure pledge
Aviva and Legal and General are among the six insurers that have agreed to collectively invest £25bn in UK infrastructure over the next five years.
Industry wish list asks government to include insurance in education
ABI, Biba and Lloyd’s in talks with government over fuelling growth in market.
Insurance executive faces investigation by China’s discipline commission
An executive at state-owned Chinese insurance firm China Export and Credit Insurance Corporation is being investigated by the country’s corruption body.
Biba lobbies government for nationwide broker apprenticeship programme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is calling for the government to set up a nationwide apprenticeship programme to recruit and retain people in the broking sector.
Farms face cover threat after Defra confirms their exclusion from Flood Re
Biba calls for rethink over decision to exclude small businesses from legislation.
Personal injury CMCs down by 38% as MoJ prepares fines consultation
The Ministry of Justice is preparing to follow up its consultation on introducing more stringent rules for claims management companies with a third inquiry into fines early next year, in a bid to further clamp down on unscrupulous practices.
SMEs and charities to be excluded from flood legislation
Small and medium sized enterprises are not to be included in Flood Re legislation, the government has announced.
Welsh asbestos bill passed
The Welsh Assembly has passed a bill allowing for the Welsh NHS to recover costs from the insurers of employers whose employees were exposed to asbestos.
Scottish constitution: A separate health and safety regime for Scotland?
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 is now in force across the UK, however what has gone largely overlooked thus far are the exceptions to ERRA and the potential for a uniquely Scottish approach to the regulation of health and safety.
Insurers dismiss MP’s fear that medical panels could become their ‘captives’
Pre-medical offers remain a fraud concern for Apil.