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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.
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22 May 2012 
Household to become 'new motor' as insurers warn of price hikes to come
Insurers have issued a stark warning that home insurance could become the 'new motor', with years of unprofitability followed by unpopular price hikes, prompting a government and consumer backlash.
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22 May 2012
Benign weather and rate rises result in record reported profits for insurers
Insurers have reaped the rewards of benign weather and rate rises in catastrophe hit regions, but analysts warn the worst could be yet to come.
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15 May 2012
Friend or Foe: Q&A with Accident Exchange CEO Steve Evans
Steve Evans has spent four years bringing the activities of rate surveyor Autofocus to light, making him an unpopular figure in insurance circles.
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15 May 2012
Ageas braced for further household rate rise
Ageas UK boss Barry Smith has warned of further rate rises on household premiums after admitting to a rate hike of 16% for buildings cover last year.
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14 May 2012
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Ageas' Tesco Underwriting posts £7m profit after Q1 loss last year
Tesco Underwriting, Ageas' household and motor partnership with Tesco Bank, generated a pre-tax profit of £7m in the first quarter compared with a loss of £4m last year.
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14 May 2012
Aviva pays Accident Exchange "seven figure" settlement
Aviva has paid credit hirer Accident Exchange a "seven figure" out-of-court settlement after using "dishonest" Autofocus evidence to reduce its hire charges.
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18 Apr 2012
Ageas unveils The Ageas Bowl cricket ground
Ageas has unveiled The Ageas Bowl following the announcement of its new partnership with the home of Hampshire cricket.
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13 Apr 2012
Your say: uncovering dishonest drivers
It is no secret that a large quantity of drivers who have not recently claimed, and whose circumstances have not changed, are nonetheless paying increased insurance premiums.
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03 Apr 2012
Industry unveils older driver initiative as Direct Line follows LV's age limit stance
The decision by LV to scrap its age limit of 86 for new car insurance customers has struck a chord with industry bodies behind the launch of a new signposting model, yet market rivals appear largely unconvinced.
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03 Apr 2012
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Ageas board member and Outright founder Bright latest to join Quindell
Consultancy, software and outsourcing firm Quindell Portfolio has appointed Ageas UK board member Robert Bright to its strategy and integration advisory board.
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28 Mar 2012
Claims Roundtable: How can insurers innovate to win the retention race?
In the toughest economic environment for years, companies have to prove they have a competitive edge when it comes to handling claims.
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27 Mar 2012
Application fraud: deliberate use of inaccurate information on the rise
The number of opportunistic fraudsters has rocketed with the use of aggregator sites, as some customers deliberately provide inaccurate information in an attempt to get cheaper premiums.
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20 Mar 2012
Affinity: Managing relationships is vital
Affinity business is a growing area for insurers, but how can the industry avoid its pitfalls while making partnerships work?
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13 Mar 2012
Ageas credit checks all motor applicants
Ageas is to automatically use credit information about prospective clients in motor quotes.
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05 Mar 2012
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2012 insurance industry report: The inside track to achieving a more sustainable business
To achieve a sustainable profit, personal lines insurers need to transform their retention rates, using modern communications techniques to engage with customers and understand their individual needs. This white paper is based on a specially commissioned study involving 42 senior managers at UK and Irish insurers.
Work equipment risks in the UK
The complex patchwork of legislation and guidance governing work equipment risks in the UK is an administrative monster that many businesses struggle to wrestle with successfully. It takes significant levels of technical expertise and resources to understand and effectively navigate the maze of legal requirements, and this problem grows increasingly unwieldy for smaller organisations with limited manpower and finances.
Towergate commits to Power Place as former bosses unveil new ventures
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22 May 2012
Combined profit of 'going concern' Provident and sister MMA reaches £4.5m
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23 May 2012
Law report: Court refuses to interfere in specialist tribunal decision on dentist's misleading of patient
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22 May 2012
Household to become 'new motor' as insurers warn of price hikes to come
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22 May 2012
Communicating Change: Preparing to be purchased
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22 May 2012
Editor's comment: Fleeing the family nest
This week’s deal developments read like two coming-of-age literary fables written to reward hard work and endeavour, while...