Articles by Katie Marriner
PPO injury research to help insurers with future risk
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries has developed a new categorisation for serious spinal and brain injuries aimed at helping insurers better estimate future liabilities.
Industry welcomes government fraud action
Insurers have welcomed government measures to tackle insurance fraud announced today by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling.
Law Commission drops third-party fraud project from reform programme
The Law Commission has confirmed strike-out legislation relating to third-party fraud will not be included in its 12th programme of law reform.
Biba concerned by riot damages cap
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has expressed concern over the suggested cap on claiming compensation proposed by government in its overhaul of the Riot (Damages) Act.
IUA backs government cyber risk project
The International Underwriting Association has backed a new government project to promote better management of cyber risk.
Shell oil plant explosion leaves two injured
Two people have been injured in a fire after an explosion at a Shell oil plant in the Netherlands on Wednesday.
Claims Awards 2014 - winners announced
Ageas scooped two individual awards at the 2014 Post Claims Awards held in London last night (5 June).
Division of claims complaints costs unfair First 4 Lawyers says
Ministry of Justice proposals on how the Legal Ombudsman's costs for handling complaints against claims management companies are recovered disproportionately penalises those working in personal injury, First 4 Lawyers says.
AA planning £4bn IPO - reports
The AA's parent group Acromas is expected to announce a £4bn IPO of the insurer, according to reports.
JLT Specialty partners with Starr on solicitors' PI agreement
JLT Specialty has expanded its solictors' professional indemnity offering through a partnership with Starr Companies for four to 10 partner firms in England and Wales.
Bogus whiplash claims driving up motor premiums in East London
East London motorists are paying more than three times more for car insurance than their West London counterparts due to high numbers of bogus whiplash claims, according to research from accident camera company Smart Witness.
Impact on premiums of ‘heroism' Bill questioned
The Social Action, Responsibilities and Heroism Bill, announced in the Queen's Speech, will have little impact on insurance premiums, according to insurance law firm Browne Jacobson.
Allianz working to protect Bristol staff at risk of redundancy
Allianz is hopeful around half of the 41 employees at risk of losing their jobs due to the planned closure of its Bristol business insurance centre will be found roles within the group.
Prosight bolsters underwriting team with multiple hires
Prosight Specialty Underwriters has appointed David Dunning as chief financial officer alongside a number of appointments in its underwriting team.
Industry gets behind FCA call to push conduct up board agendas
Regulator’s CEO asks firms to detect conduct issues earlier
One third of consumers want shorter policy wordings
One third of consumers would like to see shorter and clearer policy wordings, according to a survey from Consumer Intelligence.
Liberty looks to Willis for fine art role
Liberty Specialty Markets has appointed Ross Drabble as deputy class underwriter for fine art and specie.
FCA sharpens focus on wholesale market
Financial Conduct Authority chief executive Martin Wheatley today emphasised the regulator's shift in focus to the commercial insurance market.
PRA releases supervisory statements aimed at insurers
The Prudential Regulation Authority today issued two supervisory statements aimed at insurers as the Bank of England continues its focus on activity in the industry.
Ageas moves retail brands to CDL Strata
Ageas is moving all of its personal lines retail brands to software provider CDL's Strata product.
Hanks joins Jelf Group board as NED
Jelf Group has appointed Chris Hanks as non-executive director adding to his role as chairman of Jelf's broker network Purple Partnership.
RTA Claims Portal to charge claimant reps £2 per notification
Claimant representatives will be expected to pay a fee to use the RTA Claims Portal from the end of next year.
Oliver leaves A&A Group
A&A Group UK chief executive Martin Oliver has left his post as of yesterday.
Fines predicted in conflict of interest review fall-out
Industry fines following the Financial Conduct Authority review of brokers' conflicts of interests are likely to be handed out in a matter of months, accounting firm Moore Stephens predicts.