Politics
ABI hits back following industry grilling over riot response
The ABI has moved to defend its members in the face of stinging criticism that the industry has taken too long to pay out on claims originating from riots last August.
Griffith-Jones appointed non-exec chairman of incoming FCA
KPMG chairman John Griffith-Jones will join the FSA board on 1 September as non-executive director and deputy chairman, before becoming non-executive chairman designate of the soon-to-be-introduced Financial Conduct Authority.
MP draws link between doctors' roles and rising motor premiums
A Bradford MP has told the medical profession that it must accept its role in the rising cost of motor insurance after a doctor at Doncaster Royal Infirmary was accused of helping a staged patient write a false claim.
Indonesian insurers told to prepare for life as non-profit organisations
State-owned Indonesian insurance companies PT Askes and PT Jamsostek have been asked by the House of Representatives to make preparations for their transformation into non-profit public institutions.
Labour backs calls for competition probe into UK motor
Maria Eagle MP, Labour's shadow transport secretary, has thrown her weight behind earlier calls for a fully fledged investigation into the "spiralling" cost of UK private motor insurance.
Government attacked for rushing compensation reforms
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has criticised the government for rushing reforms of the compensation system, arguing the "aggressive timetable" may compromise access to justice for injured people.
Nationwide slams CMCs as PPI wipes £103m from balance sheet
Nationwide has backed calls for tighter regulation of claims management companies after setting aside £103m to meet the cost of payment protection insurance claims.
Treasury puts forward pool proposal to replace Statement of Principles
The Treasury has suggested that a limited flood pool could be funded without new money, according to Anne McIntosh MP, chair of the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs select committee.
Law firm calls for tighter laws on metal theft
A City law firm has called on the government to resurrect the Metal Theft (Prevention) Bill and tackle the scrap dealers head-on.
Q&A with RSA's Phil Bulgin
Despite media coverage of Asia's restrictive and sometimes protectionist regulatory regimes, the markets remain appealing to foreign insurers. Philip Bulgin, RSA's head of mergers and acquisitions in emerging markets, spoke to Francesca Nyman about Asian…
BIBA 2012: Trade body appoints lawyers to find solution to 'unfair' FSCS structure
British Insurance Brokers' Association CEO Eric Galbraith has used his opening address at the 2012 Biba Conference to warn of the potential European pressure for mandatory disclosure and even greater cost of regulation.
Turkey cracks down on homeowners without quake insurance
Turkey is tightening the rules for mandatory earthquake insurance, making the government decree a law and limiting services to homeowners without protection, according to Hurriyet Daily News.
Competition with caveats for Burma's insurance sector
The beginnings of competition are to be seen in Burma's insurance industry, as private companies are allowed to offer insurance products for the first time.
IRDA will pave way for Lloyd's to enter India
India's government is planning to push through the insurance reforms bill that is set to retain the foreign direct investment cap in the sector at 26%, but will allow "modifications" to enable Lloyd's of London to enter the Indian market.
Second motor summit puts whiplash and young drivers at top of agenda
A proposed panel of independent medical practitioners to tackle whiplash, and affordable cover for young drivers, topped the agenda at the second motor insurance summit at Whitehall, as Transport Secretary Justine Greening lamented there is "no one…
RTA Portal extension: Delivering swift justice
The extension of the road traffic accident claims portal has met with mixed reactions, with concerns over the practicalities involved and how it will affect the personal injury market.
China publishes draft proposals on agricultural insurance
China has issued draft proposals for regulating agricultural insurance to solicit public opinion on the measures designed to promote the sound development of the farming sector, according to a circular published by the Legislative Affairs Office of the…
Third insurance summit set for this autumn
A further insurance summit will take place in the autumn following yesterday's second meeting in Whitehall.
View from the top: Fixing fees to fight fraud
Success depends on simultaneous change in insurer culture and claims handling philosophy, says Karl Parr
Redomiciling: London calling as tax changes make the UK more attractive
Will a reduction in corporation tax and changes to the Controlled Foreign Companies regime make the UK a more attractive place to domicile?
Interview: Andrew Torrance - Playing the long game
With more than a decade at Allianz, and more than 20 years in the industry, chief executive Andrew Torrance reflects on the past and looks to the future.
LV boss O'Roarke calls for fraud clamp-down talks at second summit
LV managing director John O'Roarke is demanding more stringent legislation designed to clamp down on "unscrupulous" drivers following a survey showing that almost two thirds of GPs have seen a rise in exaggerated injuries.
Post magazine - 3 May 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Legal and insurance experts at loggerheads ahead of second summit
Legal and insurance leaders have once again clashed over the issue of whiplash ahead of the second motor insurance summit at Whitehall this afternoon.