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SRA chief Townsend to step down
Solicitors Regulation Authority chief executive Antony Townsend will leave his role later this year.
Expertise Live Video: The fight against fraud
The second Expertise Live event, held in association with Zurich, focused on fighting fraud in personal lines motor business.
AI: More prosecutions would help the fight against insurance fraud
Insurers' appetite for prosecution could help reduce motor fraud, David Montgomery, chief executive at Armour Intelligence said.
More than 1000 UK motorists attacked by missiles in 2012
On average two motorists were attacked by thrown missiles every day of 2012, according to figures obtained by Autoglass.
Multilingual travel assistance tool launched
A travel assistance service offering UK tourists and business travellers telephone support in their own language has launched.
Quindell Portfolio wins accident management contract
Quindell Portfolio has won a contract with an accident management company which will see the software, consultancy and technology provider aggregate volume from smaller brokers and other insurance intermediaries.
Hong Kong companies hire private eyes over sick leave
Employment insurance premiums in Hong Kong have increased by around 20% to 30% in the past three years, making companies more wary about sick leave claims.
Post magazine – 2 May 2013
The latest edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
QBE backs manual handling campaign for construction
QBE has lent its support to an initiative from charity Backcare and manual handling experts Pristine Condition to reduce injuries in the construction industry.
News review: 2 May 2013
A round-up of news stories from this week.
Surgeons offered complication cover following breast implants scandal
A compulsory scheme providing cosmetic surgeons with complication insurance cover has been earmarked as an important step towards avoiding a repeat of the aftermath of the Poly Implant Prothèse scandal.
Lords’ EL U-turn brings uncertainty and will lead to satellite litigation
Insurers have been warned they may face increased indemnity spend for employers’ liability claims, as legislation passed by the House of Lords last week in the form of the Enterprise & Regulatory Reform Act 2012 will require time-consuming and costly…
Editor's comment: A bit of common sense
Last week, the House of Lords turned back the clock 100 years on employer liabilities for breaches of health and safety duties and passed what has been referred to in its very chambers as an “ugly” part of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill.
DLG domestic panel loss review axes GAB Robins
GAB Robins has become the first adjuster to confirm it has been impacted by a long awaited panel review by Direct Line Group, losing its position on the personal property panel.
Crawford making redundancies after Ecclesiastical, LBG panel cuts
Crawford & Company has revealed that it expects to make a number of staff redundant after the most recent round of panel reviews.
Man City starlet faces £1m insurance bill over death crash
A Manchester City youngster jailed for causing the death of a brother and sister in a night time crash could face an insurance bill of more than £1m.
Market Moves: Ecclesiastical, Hiscox and Mitsui Sumitomo lead the way in busy week for insurers
This week saw a host of major insurers complete hires in business areas ranging from sales to claims. Among the firms leading the recruitment race were Hiscox, Ecclesiastical and Mitsui Sumitomo. Elsewhere, while the broking sector registered little of…
View from the Top: Heading in the wrong direction
The ABI’s plan to reform medical assessments is not the solution to the whiplash problem, says Andrew Pemberton.
View from the Top: Understanding risk is crucial
The volatile economy, supply chain interdependency and the voracious appetite of regulators and politicians mean today’s organisations face very different risks to their predecessors.
Telematics Expo: Citroën sales head acclaims DLG young driver deal
Telematics has put free insurance back on the table for young drivers, according to Citroën head of sales programmes Jeremy Smith.
Hong Kong claims complaints bureau to oversee non-residents
The Insurance Claims Complaints Bureau has been given an extension to handle claims complaints from non-Hong Kong residents with effect from 1 May 2013.
Claims Club Asia: Finding the perfect approach
Ahead of the inaugural meeting on 23 May in Hong Kong of the Claims Club Asia, Willis's Neil Thomas, one of the Claims Club Asia advisory board members reflects on a recent claims resolution.
Ifed jails Direct Line’s staged accident fraudsters
Two men who attempted to claim £25 000 out of Direct Line after staging car crashes and sending repair bills from their own car workshops have been sent to prison.
Post Intelligence app brings insurance white papers straight to your iPad/iPhone
Post has launched a new free tablet and mobile compatible app that offers readers the latest insurance white papers straight to their iPhone or iPad with minimum fuss.