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SSP brokers face new service outage as confidence hits 'rock bottom'
Brokers using SSP Pure are facing new woes after the platform went offline this morning after just a month of normal service.
Data protection: The cost of hacks set to climb
The hefty fine levied against Talk Talk for failing to protect its customers' data will pale in comparison to the maximum penalty regulators will be able to hand out in less than two years.
Croydon tram crash could be worst in British history
A tram that derailed leaving seven dead and 50 injured is being described by the industry as the worst light rail accident in British history.
MoJ whiplash reform plans could come 'within days'
The Ministry of Justice could outline its plans to tackle whiplash ‘within the next 10 days’, a senior Medco source has told Post.
Medco suspends 134 'shell' companies
As many as 134 ‘shell’ companies have been suspended from the Medco system following the implementation of revised qualifying criteria.
Ageas' François-Xavier Boisseau calls time on IPT for telematics
It's a sad fact that road casualty rates increase around this time of year as we endure darker evenings and deteriorating weather conditions.
Pre-action protocol becomes compulsory in Scotland
Those of us who represent defenders in personal injury litigation in Scotland have long bemoaned the lack of a compulsory pre-action protocol. The voluntary pre-action protocol came into force in Scotland on 1 January 2006, but the title gives the game…
Legal Update: Apologies and the risk of contravention of 'no admission' clause
Apologies and self-reporting may be tantamount to an admission of liability, in some cases. Clear wordings and careful crisis management can help avoid that.
Lloyds outsources claims management to Innovation Group
Lloyds Banking Group has outsourced its subsidence claims to Innovation Group, Post understands.
Insurance Fraud Summit 2016: Fraud officers will be the first to use Blockchain technology
Fraud officers are likely to be the first within the insurance industry to use Blockchain technology as this is the part of the insurance chain that is most used to collaboration.
Insurance Fraud Summit 2016: Insurers must employ data analysts to tackle fraud
As well as embracing technology insurers of the future must employ data analysts to deal with the data it produces or fraud will continue according to RSA’s head of fraud.
Insurance Fraud Summit 2016: Insurers must refer cases to the SRA to tackle fraud ‘training camps’
Insurers have been urged to submit referrals of regulatory breaches by legal entities to the Solicitors Regulatory Authority to tackle the scourge of legal fraud and 'training camps'.
Post November 2016: Start-ups, autonomous cars, future claims, and broker gossip
They look like rock stars but they're insurtech entrepreneurs.
The question of liability for autonomous vehicle claims
Tesla’s recent hack has moved the liability spotlight onto software providers
Closing the claims liquidation loophole
Regulatory powers to crack down on rogue claims management companies are to be passed to the Financial Conduct Authority
FCA to consult on making FSCS levy more affordable
The financial services watchdog is looking to “improve affordability” for firms that contribute to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Spotlight on health insurance: Medical questionnaires and fraud
The health of a potential employee may have a major impact on their future productivity and, given the law of averages, at least one candidate being interviewed for any particular position is likely to have existing health issues.
The secret battle at Lloyd's: Forgetting your Names
The capital provided by Names at Lloyd’s has fallen from 100% to just 10% – are we seeing the end of a long tradition?
State of the Broker Nation: Regulation
In the second part of Post’s research, brokers talk candidly to Michèle Bacchus about the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, the Financial Conduct Authority, the government and the European Union
Claims Awards Asia-Pacific Winner's Interview: Lifetime Achievement
Post interviews Marsh's Graham Purdon - the winner of the Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Medco qualifying criteria 'isn’t a good enough solution for whiplash culture'
The Ministry of Justice has published a revised set of "qualifying criteria" which applies to MROs that are registered on the Medco system.
Acquisitive Davies eyes I-Cog as it closes in on latest niche deal
Acquisitive claims and loss adjusting group Davies is in advanced negotiations which could see it seal its fifth bolt-on acquisition in 24 months.
Roundtable: The future of the London claims market
With cyber advances and skills gaps among the challenges soon facing the claims market, how can the sector future proof itself? Post, in association with the Forum of Insurance Lawyers, hosted an industry roundtable to find out
Australia's largest theme park closed after four die in crash
Australia's largest theme park Dreamworld has been closed indefinitely after investigators examine how four people died at the park yesterday.