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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.
Flood Re secures £1.29bn towards reinsurance target
Munich Re and Swiss Re are the leading reinsurers that have so far contributed to the £1.29bn yearly cover for the Flood Re scheme.
Three UK Crawford execs depart
Global loss adjuster Crawford and Company has confirmed the departure of five executives, including three from the UK.
In Series: Windstorms: Hindcast is a wonderful thing
Use of the right meteorological data is vital for insurers.
In Series: Windstorms: Be prepared
Insurers can make sure they’re ready to hit the ground running once a windstorm has passed by studying weather data before the storm hits.
UK braces for Storm Barney's 45mph winds
More than a third of the UK is expected to experience gusts stronger than 45mph this week as Storm Barney batters the Midlands and Wales.
Career File: Duncan Rutter: DAC Beachcroft partner becomes Foil president
DAC Beachcroft partner Duncan Rutter has vowed to maintain access to justice and improve the claims process after becoming the 20th president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers.