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Data deployment key to improving claims performance and cutting fraud
Smart technology and data deployment can improve claims performance and cut £2bn worth of fraud, according to the Insurance Claims Management report from Clear Path Analysis.
CCV appoints Towergate boss to replace promoted Simpson
CCV has promoted Just Insurance managing director Rob Simpson, pictured, to central region MD, and his former role will be taken over by Towergate Risk Solutions Hertfordshire business unit director Rob Pollard.
Aon named risk management and insurance advisor to ISS
Facility services provider ISS has appointed Aon Risk Solutions to provide global risk management services and insurance advice.
LV Broker boss Lawrence targets 'larger players' amid restructure
LV Broker personal lines director Michael Lawrence is aiming to increase his service focus on the market's larger players following a restructure of the firm's strategic accounts team.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Motorbike broker founder Carole Nash awarded OBE
Carole Nash, founder of the eponymous Groupama-owned motorbike insurance broker, has been awarded an OBE for her philanthropy.
Broker demand persuades Casualty & General to rebrand as CGICE
Casualty & General Insurance Company (Europe), the Gibraltar-based specialist in liability cover, has rebranded as CGICE after broker calls.
Ex-Hiscox boss' start-up Aurum prepares full UK roll-out
Aurum Underwriting has commenced trading with several brokers in advance of a full UK roll-out in the fourth quarter of 2012.
Drunken holidaymakers invalidate travel insurance, research reveals
Travellers have been warned that they could invalidate their travel insurance if they have an incident on holiday while under the influence of alcohol or non-prescription drugs.
Esure and Shelias' Wheels go live with smartphone apps
Esure Broker and Sheilas' Wheels Broker have launched insurance apps enabling existing customers to access their accounts and generate new quotes.
Ageas Insurance Solutions appoints senior management duo
Ageas Insurance Solutions has reiterated its determination to pursue further growth following the appointments of Colin Butler as senior insurer development manager and Chris Quayle as head of finance.
Ten Insurance launches scheme for amateur radio enthusiasts
Broker network Ten Insurance has launched a new scheme for The Radio Society of Great Britain, the not-for-profit national organisation for amateur radio enthusiasts.
Mobile phone insurance 'unnecessary', says Virgin Media survey
Virgin Media director of mobile Jamie Heywood has challenged the mobile industry to highlight the importance of insurance following a "shocking" survey which found that 72% of those polled are not insuring their phones.
Xchanging makes sales hire as part of North America push
Xchanging has appointed Jenna Fontaine as director of sales for the firm's North American operation to engage with new and existing customers and drive growth.
'Modest recovery' on the horizon for brokers globally
The outlook for the global insurance brokerage sector remains stable, underpinned by expectations for a modest economic recovery in 2012-2013, Moody's said in its recent Global Insurance Brokerage Outlook.
NIG reports 103% combined ratio and £494m income in 2011
Annual results for NIG for 2011 have revealed that net earned premium revenue fell by £235.8m to £413.1m compared with 2010.
CFC boss targets UK focus and management liability push
CFC Underwriting will look to "break out of its comfort zone" and concentrate on becoming a full service provider with a renewed focus on bolstering its management liability offering.
Jubilee takes plunge into motor dealer market in RAC partnership
Jubilee has been appointed underwriter for a range of new products for the RAC, the first of which is a combined tyre and alloy wheel and minor accidental damage cover.
Axa Assistance UK promotes Sharon Scully to deputy CEO
Axa Assistance UK has appointed property and legal CFO Sharon Scully as deputy chief executive as part of a drive towards future expansion.
ABI backs Home Office decision to omit industry from Equality Act
The Association of British Insurers has thrown its support behind a Home Office announcement that imminent discrimination laws will not apply to the insurance industry.
Your say: The loss of loss adjusters
In the immortal words of George Harrison, "All things must pass." Loss adjusters included, says Dr Paul Greenaway.
Property claims: Insurers must prepare evidence for court correctly
Fraudsters are wriggling out of criminal charges because insurers fail to provide courts with the necessary evidence, a legal expert has warned.
Property claims: Business Sprinkler Alliance praises Wales for new law
Business Sprinkler Alliance chairman Iain Cox has praised the Welsh Assembly's decision to propose legislation ensuring that all new-build homes in the principality are fitted with sprinklers.
Claims bosses urge insurers to develop integrated localised flood response
Flooding in areas of the UK previously considered low risk has led claims bosses to urge insurers to concentrate on developing an integrated localised flood response, while arguments over a collaborative risk transfer solution rumble on.