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Government accelerates whiplash reforms to remove £1bn of costs
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne committed to accelerating motor injury reforms in today’s (25 November) Autumn Statement, which are expected to remove more than £1bn from the cost of providing motor insurance.
Muress becomes international CEO as Crawford simplifies structure
Crawford Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific CEO Ian Muress is to take on additional responsibility for Canada and Latin America after being named international operations CEO as part of a group-wide restructure.
8.4 million UK motor policies at risk of application fraud, Lexis Nexis finds
More than one third of insured motorists believe it is acceptable to omit or adjust data to reduce their motor insurance premiums on application, research from Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions has found.
Alton Towers crash caused by human error
The Alton Towers rollercoaster accident in June that resulted in two people requiring amputations was caused by human error, the theme park has confirmed.
Expertise from A-Z: London property deals stacking up
The diverse scope of overseas clients requires greater communication than ever between insurer, broker and investor.
Expertise from A-Z: Safe as houses
Overseas investment in London has meant high and stable property prices. How can insurers stay in touch in such a competitive arena?
ICO writes to 1000 companies trading data as LV calls for single CMC regulator
LV has applauded a decision from the Information Commissioner's Office to write to more than 1000 companies involved in buying and selling data as part of its ongoing crackdown on nuisance calls.
Davies wraps up purchase of Parabis's adjusting businesses
Davies Group has confirmed the acquisition of Parabis Group’s loss adjusting businesses Argent Liability Adjusters and Argent Property Adjusters.
US government issues worldwide travel alert
The US State Department has issued a worldwide travel alert for all of its citizens for three months citing "increased terrorist threats".
C-suite - Insurer: Earning trust
Trust comes in rational and emotional forms, and there’s a way of winning both from customers
Trade Voice: All change
With the Insurance Act and several important decisions in the courts, it’s been a busy year legally speaking
North of the Border: When is a victim not a victim?
Harrowing case clarifies law around nervous shock and who counts as a secondary victim
Tornadoes: Whirling havoc
Widespread media coverage may give the impression tornadoes only occur in the US. This is not the case, with the high-speed weather phenomenon threatening destruction around the world
Legal update: Late revival but early introduction?
The market needs to consider the impact of late payment provisions now, says Nick Young
Claims Club Asia: Cyber risks on the agenda
At the final Claims Club Asia of 2015 in Hong Kong, an audience of claims professionals heard from experts on cyber risks.
Cila council approves updated diversity policy
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters council has formally approved the organisation's amended diversity and inclusion policy which includes training, development and progression opportunities for members.
McLarens names Brown CEO as Chalfant becomes exec chair
Global loss adjuster McLarens has unveiled a senior management reshuffle that will see chief operating officer Gary Brown take over as CEO with his predecessor in the role, Vern Chalfant, becoming executive chairman.
EY predicts 8% motor premium increase
Motorists can expect an average 8% rise in the price of their insurance which is equivalent to a £30 annual increase per driver, according to EY research.
Quiz of the week - 20 November
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
RSA transfers home and injury adjusting team to Cunningham Lindsey
More than 120 RSA home and injury loss adjusters are to transfer to Cunningham Lindsey from 31 December.
Post docu-video: European Windstorm
Over this weekend European wind storms have again been headline news.
Europe: Vineyard insurance - putting a cork in the risk
"Salute!" was the toast at the International Organisation of Vine and Wine in Paris in October, as Italy looked set to become the world's biggest wine producer in 2015, ahead of France, then Spain.
AIG pays S$40,000 a day for Singaporean travel claims
Singaporeans favourite reason for going abroad is to go shopping according to research from AIG.
Pool Re mulling cover for cyber terrorism ‘manifestations'
Pool Re is undertaking a study into whether the government-backed scheme might cover certain manifestations of a cyber terrorist attack, such as fire or explosion.