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DfT and industry players discuss scope of Vnuk legislation
Industry leaders are working with the Department for Transport to determine if certain vehicle classes should be taken out of European Union legislation that expands the requirement for motor insurance, amid fears of a future claims influx.
Insurance Census - Ethnicity: Minority report
In the final part of the Insurance Census, Post looks at ethnic diversity in the insurance industry – and how the sector can improve.
AA calls for government to back Ifed expansion amid increased CMC activity
Nearly two thirds of UK motorists have been cold-called by claims management companies in the past year, with 36% contacted more than 10 times, according to research conducted by AA Insurance.
Penny Black's insurance week - 24 March
There was much talk about the imminent arrival of driverless cars at Post's Motor Claims 2015 event, but those dedicated visitors who stayed until the penultimate session of the day - such as Penny, a keen motorist who is often found pootling around town…
Catlin to underwrite product for flood insurance excesses up to £50k
Third party administrator Advent Solutions Management and Policy Excess have teamed up to provide homeowners with properties in high flood risk areas with a product that insures against hefty flood excesses.
Biba and Integritas launch broker funding facility
British Insurance Brokers’ Association members can receive advice, and access to funding through a new funding facility launched in conjunction with Integritas.
FCA turns attention to big data and role of appointed representatives
The Financial Conduct Authority will turn its attention to the role of appointed representatives and the use of big data in the year ahead.
Brain Training: 10 things you need to know…
...about time management
Career File - Rob Harding: Swinton appoints Harding to CFO role after Plumer resigns
Swinton has appointed Rob Harding as its chief financial officer following the resignation of Chris Plumer, pending regulatory approval.
Market Moves - 26 March 2015
Who has gone where in insurance this week?
Thailand's TQM expects to grow 11% in 2015
Thai motor broker TQM is confident of sustained growth this year despite economic difficulties in the country.
Saga seals Biba membership
Saga has signed up to be a member of the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
LSM hires claims manager for France
Liberty Specialty Markets, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has appointed Serge Davidoux to the position of claims manager for France.
C-Suite - Broker: Reinsurers in this new world
Reinsurers should stick to their core values of serving stakeholders, says David Flandro executive vice-president – global head of strategic advisory at JLT Re.
Gallagher's Dalgarno next to join Towergate
Arthur J Gallagher International chief risk officer Sarah Dalgarno has been appointed to the same role at Towergate.
Steadfast invests in emerging risks SME underwriting agency
Australian broker Steadfast has joined forces with South African insurer Hollard Insurance to invest in an underwriting agency aimed at SME emerging risks.
Axa confirms mid-market sector appetite with 10 target segments
Axa has revealed it is to target 10 mid-market segments as part of its ambitious five year growth plan.
CMA remedies a ‘mixed bag' for Biba
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has welcomed the Competition and Markets Authority's move to extend the protected no claims bonus remedy deadline while deeming the recommendations in the regulator's private motor investigation final order a …
Under-35s urged to actively shape London market's future
Willis deputy CEO and London Market Group chair Steve Hearn has called on Lloyd's and London market employees under the age of 35 to play an active role in shaping the future of the sector.
Motor Claims 2015 - speaker: Graeme Trudgill
Biba executive director Graeme Trudgill's career began in 1989 as a broker in general insurance.
La Playa plans California and Singapore offices
Cambridge-based specialist broker La Playa is planning to open offices in San Francisco and Singapore.
Ban on aggregator motor deals extended to smaller players
The Competition and Markets Authority has extended its upcoming ban on motor insurance aggregator deals to smaller aggregators.
Task force enlists ABI and Biba to update application fraud guidance
The Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association have agreed to update their guidance on the prevention of application fraud by the end of 2015 after being prompted by the government’s insurance fraud task force.
Allianz launches PI product for e-trading platform
Allianz has launched a new e-traded professional indemnity product for the UK broker market.