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AMII expresses concern over PMI ratings
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) has expressed concerns over Defaqto’s ‘star ratings’ for private medical insurance launched this week.
Personal |
03 Feb 2012 
Swiss Re and Mapfre take a bigger slice of Admiral
Admiral has extended its existing UK car insurance reinsurance partnerships with Hannover Re, Mapfre Re, New Re and Swiss Re into 2014.
Reinsurance |
03 Feb 2012
Former Autofocus employees face prison over 'doctored' credit hire evidence
“Flabbergasted” judges have granted Accident Exchange permission to apply to commit seven former Autofocus employees to prison for contempt of court.
Insurer |
01 Feb 2012
Insurers face payouts over ‘tainted’ Autofocus reports
Major insurers face huge payouts to credit hirer Accident Exchange after a judge ordered “thousands” of cases involving “tainted” Autofocus reports to be heard by the Court of Appeal.
Insurer |
31 Jan 2012
Chubb announces tie-up with National Windscreens
Chubb has today confirmed the appointment of National Windscreens as the high net worth firm’s preferred supplier of vehicle glass repair and replacement services.
Insurer |
30 Jan 2012
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Ex-Direct Line boss to chair A&A group after PE-backed MBO
Darwin Private Equity has entered into an agreement to acquire The A&A Group and Hyperformance Limited in a management buyout.
Broker |
27 Jan 2012
Flooding, fraud and asbestos: ABI outlines 2012 priorities
The Association of British Insurers has outlined the key priorities for 2012 to reduce insurance costs including seeking a free market flood model and dealing effectively with asbestos claims.
Insurer |
26 Jan 2012
Thai cat fund could prove too costly for reinsurers
International reinsurers will have to be “seriously convinced” the Thailand government’s catastrophe fund is profitable if they are to insure it.
Reinsurance |
24 Jan 2012
Trio arrested for selling fake Groupama policies
The police fraud unit has arrested three individuals suspected of selling fraudulent policies under the Groupama name.
Insurer |
24 Jan 2012
Rival insurers remain committed to in-house adjusters despite Aviva move
UK insurers have affirmed their commitment to in-house loss adjusters, following the news that Aviva has transferred 80 of its claims staff to a G4S subsidiary.
Insurer |
24 Jan 2012
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New Coverbox boss van der Merwe aims to beat telematics rivals on pricing
The new boss of telematics insurance provider Coverbox has outlined plans to better match premiums to its customers’ driving habits, insisting the current ‘pay-as-you-drive’ players are not making best use of the available technology.
Insurer |
24 Jan 2012
Legal cover firm creates online broker portal
A motor and family legal cover provider has launched a free online portal which allows brokers to browse policies and documents on 50 types of commercial and personal lines cover.
Broker |
23 Jan 2012
Cyclists urged to support Allianz-backed bike ride
The Prince’s Trust has announced that its Palace to Palace cycle ride will be coming to the West Midlands for the first time.
Personal |
23 Jan 2012
Cruise ship disaster: Hannover Re hit with multimillion pound loss
International reinsurer Hannover Re has suffered a marine hull loss of €30m from the Costa Concordia disaster.
Reinsurance |
23 Jan 2012
Spotlight on whiplash claims highlights importance of good documentation
Recent news stories about whiplash claims are a reminder for doctors to ensure they take robust notes when treating patients presenting with neck injuries following car accidents, according to the Medical Protection Society.
Insurer |
19 Jan 2012
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AA and Co-op report storm claims spike
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04 Jan 2012
AMII expresses concern over PMI ratings
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03 Feb 2012
Swiss Re and Mapfre take a bigger slice of Admiral
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03 Feb 2012
Tougher EMEA commercial insurance market conditions expected in 2012
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25 Jan 2012
Crash fraudster jailed after being filmed 'working out'
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07 Dec 2011
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The ‘breath of fresh air’ puns were never too far away when the London market broker Oxygen was launched in 2004 with...