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Australia: Catastrophes threaten capital flow
Australia is on course for the worst year for natural disasters since 2011. Alex Davis examines the impact of the costs to a domestic insurance industry that may consolidate after a period of increased competition.
HCML vows to ensure long-term care for Alton Towers crash victims
Rehabilitation provider HCML is preparing to work alongside the NHS to ensure those injured in the Alton Towers rollercoaster crash last month can return home to a “supported environment”.
Deutsche Telekom head warns insurers over connected home complacency
Insurers have been warned to start exploring the potential of connected homes - or find themselves potentially usurped in the household market by disruptive players.
Editor's comment: Swinging from high to low
Last Wednesday was a day of extreme highs and lows for the insurance industry. The sector celebrated successes of the past year with the Oscars of the industry, the British Insurance Awards, with over 2000 insurance professionals letting their hair down…
Market Moves - 16 July 2015
Who has moved where in the world of insurance this week.
MIB and DfT dispute allegations of uninsured drivers' agreement 'shambles'
The Motor Insurers' Bureau and the Department for Transport have rebuffed claimant lawyer allegations the new uninsured drivers' agreement is a "bodged job" that breaches European Union law and have confirmed they will not amend the document.
Typhoon Chan-hom leaves China with 8bn yuan losses
Last weekend's powerful Typhoon Chan-hom has left a trail of destruction mainly across Zhejiang province in China.
Insurers issue cancellation guidance following FCO advice change
Holidaymakers who travel to Tunisa will no longer be covered by insurance following a change in the advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Fix Auto UK to benefit from parent's PE investment
Fix Auto UK's parent company has secured a C$8.2m (£4.1m) private equity investment which will be split between its international operations for growth and acquisition purposes.
Insurance quiz of the week - 10 July 2015
Insurance swat or could do better?
Court clarifies commercial term in warehouse fire ruling
A 7 July Court of Appeal ruling will give the insurance industry clarity on the meaning of the widely used term "unattended" in the context of commercial premises, according to law firm RPC.
British Insurance Awards 2015: The winners
AIG, LV and Wilby were among the big winners at the British Insurance Awards – collecting two gongs apiece.
British Insurance Awards 2015: As it happened
The industry's most anticipated awards ceremony is over for another year.
Private prosecution service launched for fraudulent claims
A law firm and an investigation company have partnered to offer insurers a private prosecution service for fraud cases that would see payment of reasonable costs from a central fund.
Birmingham top UK area for jewellery claims
Birmingham received more claims for lost and stolen jewellery than any other UK area in 2014, according to research from Churchill Home Insurance and LMG Jewellery.
Swift MID policy cancellation advised as 'archaic' certificate rule is scrapped
Insurers have been advised to promptly update the Motor Insurance Database to avoid continuation of liability after the "archaic" rule requiring a motor insurance policyholder to return their certificate of insurance in the event of cancellation was…
Deregulation Act: Cutting ties
Section 9 of the Deregulation Act 2015 will make it easier for insurers to cancel policies – but they must remain fair to customers.
Market Moves: 9 July 2015
Who has moved where in the insurance industry this week.
Natural Catastrophes: Pool party
Insurers and governments are having to adapt to a world in which natural catastrophes are increasing in frequency and severity. It’s time for a new approach to nat cat.
Medco: Teething troubles
Medco launched just three months ago, as the government attempts to tackle spurious whiplash claims. Opinions on how the system has performed since then vary enormously
Fraudster who claimed £40,000 losses from shop fire handed suspended sentence
A fraudster who exaggerated the value of a large claim against RSA has been sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for twelve months, and ordered to do 160 hours Community Service.
Insurers advised to prioritise Flood Re access as April inception looms
Insurers run the risk of losing out to faster-moving rivals if they do not prioritise being able to access the Flood Re scheme ahead of its April 2016 inception.
Post reveals consumer champions as Trust Insurance Taskforce
As part of its campaign to improve trust in the insurance industry Post has announced a taskforce of consumer champions, who will challenge insurers thoughts, beliefs and processes, and provide much need feedback and a realistic view of what customers…