Travel insurance
Law reports: Tour operator bears burden in snowmobile accident case
Emma Moore v Hotelplan (T/A Inghams Travel) & Tantera (Queen's Bench Division — 22 February 2010)
Interview - Ian Passmore: University challenge
Having started at Endsleigh 30 years ago as a graduate, managing director Ian Passmore knows the roots of the business. He talks to Mairi MacDonald about the future for the broker.
Endsleigh and Lloyds TSB to take volcano claims hit
Endsleigh and Lloyds Banking Group have agreed to compensate customers for certain volcanic ash travel claims following the decision by their underwriter, Axa, not to pay out most claims.
Equity to partner CEGA
Claims management and emergency medical assistance firm CEGA Group Services has been chosen by Equity to support its corporate travel and personal accident claims.
Interview - Mike Webb: Computing the cloud crisis
The recent volcanic ash cloud has brought travel insurers such as Mondial Assistance under the microscope. Jonathan Swift talks to the firm's EMEA regional director Mike Webb about the impact of Eyjafjallajökull and why prices need to rise for a more…
Insurance websites escape VAT after HMRC loses appeal
Two insurance websites have been told they need not pay VAT after a five-year legal battle with Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.
Ex-Hero boss plans start-up
Ian Meyer, a director at Capita Insurance Distribution, is poised to leave the firm to set up his own brokerage, Post has learnt.
No material impact on insurance sector from Icelandic volcano – Moody’s
The Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland erupted causing a significant disruption for those individuals and businesses reliant on air travel, however, the extent to which the insurance industry will cover losses incurred from this disruption is expected…
Lockton launches insurance for "medical tourism"
Lockton Singapore Pte Ltd has launched an insurance product to cover the cost of medical complications for medical travellers receiving surgery abroad.
Insurance websites dodge VAT after court hearing
HMRC has lost a hearing in the Appeal Court today to rule insurance intermediary services as liable to VAT, in a case involving website Insurancewide.
Post in print - 22 April
Post reporter Dan Dunkley provides a quick overview of this week's major news including: Towergate brings in IPO experts, Capita insurance chief quits, Lib Dem's in mutual manifesto, Quinn faces UK underwriting decision and insurers assess volcano…
Travel industry “victims” urged to consider IT solutions
IT firm NIIT Technologies has urged firms set for big losses following the Icelandic volcano travel chaos to consider solutions to help them survive and grow in tough conditions.
ABI hits out at "act of God" myth over travel claims
The Association of British Insurers has hit out at the "urban myth" that insurers are relying on an “Act of God” clause to refuse claims from customers stranded abroad by the ongoing aviation disruption.
Editor's comment: Industry must not lose face under ash cloud
The volcanic ash that has grounded many passengers over the last week has certainly thrown the insurance industry into the spotlight again. With thousands of flights cancelled and people left stranded all over the world, the issue of travel insurance…
Mixed response to volcano
Travel insurers, including Mondial Assistance and Virgin Money are refusing to pay out after the Icelandic ash cloud, classing it as an "act of God" or "natural disaster".
Capita insurance chief quits after six months with 'job done'
Capita's Matthew Briggs is poised to leave the outsourcing firm less than six months into his role as chief executive of the insurance services division.
Direct Line travel insurance customers covered for flight disruption
Direct Line customers will be covered for travel delay and missed departure after volcanic ash affects flights in the UK.
Icelandic cloud prompts Biba advice
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has issued clarification and advice to travellers affected by the cloud of ash from a volcano in Iceland, which has caused major disruption across the UK’s airports.
UK flights affected by Icelandic volcano
Volcanic ash from Iceland’s erupting Eyjafjöll volcanoes heading towards the UK is causing major disruption to domestic airports.
Swiftcover to create 350 new jobs
Online motor insurer Swiftcover is building a new multi-million pound operations centre in Stockton, Teesside, bringing an expected 350 extra jobs to the area over the next three years.
Capita boss plots travel insurance push
Capita Insurance Services has revealed plans to enter the travel insurance sector before the end of the year.
Outsourcing giant Capita set to take on travel insurance
Capita Insurance Services has revealed plans to enter the travel insurance sector before the end of the year.
Ace adds accident and health cover to online offering
Ace has launched five new accident and health products on its UK broker e-commerce platform.
One Answer Network teams up with Selfnet
One Answer Network has teamed up with Selfnet to offer its members a Selfsure product designed to simplify the insurance buying process for both brokers and customers.