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Medical and legal professions bite back at report response
Medical and legal experts have hit back at industry criticism following the Transport Select Committee’s cost of motor insurance report, claiming that comments made in the aftermath of the report question the “integrity” of doctors.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking: Marine & Transport Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from 104 British Isles Marine & Transport broking professionals, the Marine & Transport Insurers Insight Report 2011 details the front-line service performance of the broker market's 13 most-used M&T insurers.
Willis teams up to boost 'renewable energy revolution'
Willis Group Holdings has confirmed a new strategic alliance with clean energy financier Narec Capital to unlock opportunities for firms in the renewable energy market.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking: Loss Adjusters Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from 90 unique claims professionals, the Loss Adjusters Insight Report 2011 gives detailed performance insight on the broker market's 10 most commonly-used firms of loss adjusters for commodity-type claims - and also for the…
Post Intelligence Benchmarking: Business Insurers Insight Report 2012
With commercial pressures and tough business conditions putting the squeeze on insurance companies, the importance of the brand and customer service levels has never been more vital. The British Insurers Insight Report 2012 details the front-line service…
Bluefin recruits for Glasgow office
Axa-owned national insurance broker Bluefin has opened a new office in Atlantic Quay, Glasgow creating nine new jobs.
FSA recruit to help Capita clients prepare for twin peak regulation
A former Financial Services Authority boss is to use his knowledge of regulatory reform to help clients of Capita Commercial Insurance Services prepare for change.
Aon Risk Solutions poaches Willis UK boss
Aon Risk Solutions has today confirmed the capture of former Willis UK and Ireland chief operating officer Chris Lee-Smith.
Groupama to sell UK operations
French insurer Groupama has confirmed it will sell its UK operations.
Windsor recruits Price Forbes' binding authority team
Lloyd’s broker Windsor has today revealed further expansion of its North American division following the recruitment of a team of binding authority specialists from Price Forbes.
Biba “keen to engage” with cross departmental ministerial committee
Responding to the Transport Committee cost of motor insurance follow up, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, welcomed the establishment of a cross departmental ministerial committee.
NIG boosts SME push with EIS contract win
Bosses at NIG have vowed to support “ambitious” growth for 2012 after winning the contract to underwrite the multi-million pound gross written premium core business of Event Insurance Services.
Marsh in energy and construction move
Marsh has named Frenchman Vincent Marrot as global leader, energy engineering and leader of construction engineering in its international division.
GPs reveal steep rise in patients with 'bogus' injuries
Medical professionals are witnessing a sharp rise in the number of patients attempting to make fraudulent claims, with 60% of GPs surveyed by LV reporting an increase unscrupulous activity relating to car accident injuries.
Biba 2012 manifesto focuses on broker regulation and supporting growth
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched its 2012 manifesto outlining its priority lobbying issues for the year ahead.
Marsh appoints loss-adjuster to head energy and construction
Global broker Marsh has recruited Vincent Marrot to be its global leader for energy engineering and leader of construction engineering for the firm's international division.
Capita recruits FSA’s Greg Carter
Capita Commercial Insurance Services has recruited Greg Carter from his role regulating wholesale insurance brokers at the Financial Services Authority.
Bradford top for motor premium rises
Bradford saw the highest increases in motor insurance premiums last with a whopping 17.1% compared with an overall average below 5%, Confused.com and Towers Watson claim.
Penny Black’s insurance week
Penny couldn’t help but feel sorry for Eddie Edwards, construction underwriter at Chubb Managing Agent, who has been on the personal end of a metal theft claim.
Editor's comment: Battle of the brands
From scrap yards to scrap heaps. Last week, the industry was getting agitated about the soaring problem of metal theft, while this week it’s more a sad tale of two well-known insurance names finding themselves destined only for the brand graveyard.
Allianz launches ‘landmark’ scholarship scheme
Up to 50 brokers across the country are expected to sign up for a “landmark” Allianz Commercial scholarship scheme aimed at boosting standards of professionalism within the industry.
Growth in green energy prompts Rural to enter market
Specialist agricultural insurer Rural, part of UKGI, is the latest business to launch a suite of green insurance products to meet the growing demand for cover from farmers investing in renewable energy schemes.
Insurers welcome compensation reform as legal firms blast government policy
Major UK insurers have responded to David Cameron’s vow to “kill off” the UK compensation culture by welcoming a reduction of health and safety red tape, while demanding safeguards to maintain safe workplaces.
View from the top: Fighting fraud
Insurers and intermediaries must act now to beat the rise in personal lines fraud, says Will price, BGL.