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Looking Back - Government pulls plug on EL pilot
Insurers' battle to cut employers' liability claims costs hit another snag this week after the government finally pulled the plug on its fast-track pilot.
See you later, aggregator
Industry commentators are predicting a crackdown on web aggregators - but will the sites' popularity with consumers beat expectations? Rachel Gordon reports
E-certificates put on a par with paper
The insurance industry has welcomed the introduction of regulation giving electronic motor insurance policies legal parity with paper policies.
Garwyn appoints commercial manager
Garwyn has appointed commercial claims management specialist Rob Hill as commercial manager responsible for the development and expansion of Garwyn’s client base.
Aviva issues asbestos warning
Aviva is urging property owners to observe safety regulations after a company was prosecuted for exposing building workers to asbestos.
NIG
NIG has appointed seven area underwriting managers.
E-Business 2010 - Roundtable: Reinforcing the brand
With more consumers looking to buy insurance online, Post hosted a roundtable to discover how technology can also be used to reinforce brands and instil client loyalty. Jonathan Swift reports.
UK General in talks to add to Fortis MGA capacity
UK General is actively seeking new capacity following its recent split with Aviva.
Vast majority of professionally valued buildings underinsured
Aviva has warned that property owners need to review sums insured to prevent underinsurance as research shows 77% of professionally valued buildings are underinsured.
Sir Jackie Stewart denies supercar claims
Three times Formula One world champion Jackie Stewart has denied claims that he was behind the wheel of a supercar which crashed near Aberdeen, the BBC has reported.
Aviva pays out £300 000 super car claim
Aviva has confirmed that following a crash in September last year, it has paid £300 000 to repair a Pagani Zonda S.
Roundtable - Pro-active Claims Management - Setting out the crucial aims for claims
Many insurers now view claims management as a way to differentiate their service from that of their peers. Leigh Jackson reports on how a panel of experts see this as a crucial way to retain customers and win business.
Claims Surges - Surge control
The Association of British Insurers has placed a surge event hypothesis on the table, where claims work is allocated street by street, rather than by insurer. Sam Barrett weighs up the pros and cons.
Aviva launches media insurance product
Insurance giant Aviva has launched a specialis product offering protection for media firms.
Aviva enters Indonesian market
Insurer acquires a 60% stake in PT Asuransi Winterthur Life Indonesia.
International PMI - a favourable diagnosis
The stereotypical view of international private medical insurance no longer holds true. Veronica Cowan reports on how an increasingly diversified market offers opportunities for insurers and brokers alike.
View from the top: Driving changes forward
The insurance market is highly competitive. Over the past few years, increases in claims costs have not been passed on in premiums. However, this has not been sustainable, with a recent insurance premium index showing the largest annual increase in motor…
Aviva revealed as insurer of City fire complex
Aviva has confirmed it is the insurer for the four-storey complex in Tabernacle Street in the City of London destroyed by a fire that broke out in the early hours of 11 March.
Spotlight on Spain - The Spanish direct insurance market
At its traditionalist heart, the insurance industry has always existed on the tried and tested intermediary-based distribution channel, with the broker or agent, a champion of the policyholder, working tirelessly to find the consumer the best deal.
Aviva unveils broker claims guides
Aviva has launched a series on online guides for brokers outlining the details of their claims process.
Giant
Colin Hutchinson has been appointed senior regional underwriter at Giant to head up the Belfast office it opened last year.
Aviva
Aviva UK Health has appointed Rob Cowley as finance director.
Arista
Arista Insurance has promoted Anthony Foulds to regional underwriting manager for the South-east.
Building Repairs - energy efficiency: It's not easy being green
Planning requirements focused on energy efficiency are increasingly affecting property owners nationwide. Matthew Gordon reports on the pros and cons for property owners.