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Gallagher Heath secures place on Government Procurement Service
Gallagher Heath has secured a place on the Insurance Services Framework following a competitive tender process, led by the Government Procurement Service.
Telematics helps The Co-Op recover 92% of stolen vehicles
Telematics devices have facilitated the speedy recovery of stolen vehicles, according to Wunelli.
Expertise must underpin legal process warns law firm
Deficient IT processes operated by “under-qualified fee-earners” are accountable for missing serious injuries in up to 10% of low-value personal injury cases, a law firm has suggested.
Axa: lack of flood deal could ruin housing market
Hundreds of thousands of homes will be “unsellable” unless the government secures a deal on flood insurance, Paul Evans, chief executive at Axa UK, told The Independent on Sunday.
Saffron Insurance teams up with Vamco
Saffron Insurance has appointed Vamco to provide a full-service external claims handling service across its client portfolio.
Uninsured driver sentenced after motorist she crashes with refuses to lie to insurers
A woman who asked the motorist she had crashed into to lie on her behalf so she could cover up that she was driving without insurance was sentenced last Friday with a two year conditional discharge for fraud by false representation.
DCS Global opens office in Ireland
DCS Global, a division of Triton Global Group has opened its first office in Dublin, Ireland.
ABI: FCA must develop ‘clear success measures’ and deliver value for money
The Association of British Insurers has called the Financial Conduct Authority to develop “clearer success measures” to ensure the new regulator delivers value for money.
Winlow appointed RFIB Holdings non-executive director and group chairman
RFIB Holdings, the parent company of international Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker RFIB Group, has appointed Mark Winlow as non-executive director of RFIB Holdings.
FCA and PRA require 15% extra funding for 2013/14
The Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority have requested a 15% increase in their annual funding requirement for 2013/14.
Evolution Underwriting appoints new group CEO
Evolution Underwriting has promoted Paul Upton to group chief executive, and made a few other internal promotions.
Diversity could result in economic benefits for insurers
Insurers can reap economic benefits by creating diversity-friendly office environments, according to new lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender insurance network, Link.
Jackson reforms call for new approach around legal costs
Insurance market needs to take a more innovative approach to ensure adequate protection is still on offer following the introduction of the Jackson reforms, First Assist Legal Protection said.
BP Marsh eyes new investments after Hyperion sale
BP Marsh will reinvest the £29.2m obtained from the sale of 80% of its Hyperion stake in new or existing ventures.
Bought by Many seeks insurer partner for flood cover plan
Insurance intermediary Bought by Many has launched a home insurance proposition for areas at significant risk of flooding.
Clyde & Co hires partner from Keoghs
Clyde & Co has hired Peter Unsworth as a partner, who joins the firm from Keoghs.
FSA fines Prudential £30m and censures CEO over AIA deal
The Financial Service Authority is set to fine Prudential £30m and censure its chief executive Tidjane Thiam, for failing to report the AIA acquisition plans to the regulator.
Marsh calls for review of claims handling ahead of Laspo
A review of claims handling procedures is needed as legislatory changes coming into force next week will change liability requirements.
Ingenie slams ABI night curfew proposals for young drivers
Ingenie has said the Association of British Insurers proposals to introduce a night time ban for young drivers as a way of improving young driver safety.
SRA issues PI referral fees ban guidelines
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has issued guidance and support for those in need of advice ahead of the introduction of the referral fees ban in personal injury cases.
ProSight appoints technology underwriter
ProSight, which operated Syndicate 1110 at Lloyd’s, has appointed Dennis Huggins as technology underwriter with immediate effect.
Abbey Protection posts 3% profit growth
Abbey Protection has reported pre-tax profits of £10.3m for 2012 – a 3% increase on the £10.1m gained in 2011.
ABI and DLG welcome young drivers green paper
The Association of British Insurers and Direct Line Group have welcomed the green paper launched by the government at the motor insurance summit meeting which they both attended.
Young driver green paper launched at motor summit
The Department for Transport has launched a green paper in a bid to improve safety and reduce young driver risks and cut insurance costs.