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Quindell swoops for Accident Advice Helpline parent
Quindell Portfolio has completed a deal to acquire Accident Advice Helpline parent Abstract Legal Holdings from 2 April.
Axa offers interim payments to flood-hit customers
Axa is offering interim payments to households and businesses hit by the recent floods in the UK.
Imperial challenges "underhand" practices
The founder of Imperial Consultants is appealing to insurer partners to back him up in his bid to tackle what he describes as the “filthy and underhand” tactics of some of his competitors.
FSCS £21m levy increase on brokers is ‘kick in the teeth’
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme is to raise the insurance intermediary sub-class levy by a further £21m in the first quarter of 2013 owing to an increase in payment protection insurance compensation.
MP slams Defra u-turn on lost letters
The MP for Hull North has criticised the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for suddenly claiming it has found residents' 300 'lost' letters on flood insurance- likening the situation to an episode of the political comedy, "The Thick of…
Insurers accused of 'grandstanding' in PM's questions
David Cameron has told MPs he wants to resolve the uncertainty surrounding the future of flood insurance and called on insurers to "provide what they are meant to provide".
Covéa signs three-year deal with vehicle repairer Fix Auto
Covéa Insurance has awarded vehicle repair company Fix Auto a three-year deal to become part of its approved repairer network following a 12-month trial.
Questgates makes six appointments
Two former Merlin staff have joined Questgates with a view to developing a new subsidence product.
NY governor demands quicker Sandy response from insurers
New York governor Andrew Cuomo has ordered loss adjusters to visit properties damaged by super storm Sandy within six business days instead of 15.
Cunningham Lindsey puts restoration companies on standby in St Asaph
Cunningham Lindsey this week dispatched property adjusters and surveyors to the flooded Welsh city of St Asaph this week.
Defra lost hundreds of flood insurance letters, says Hull MP
Diana Johnson, MP for Hull North, said the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has lost 300 letters from Hull residents which raised concerns over the future of insurance cover in risk flood areas.
Sart poaches marine underwriter from Ace HK
Sart Underwriting, a Lloyd's coverholder based in Hong Kong, has hired Larry Kwok as chief marine underwriter.
Job cuts will not affect broker service, says DLG
Direct Line Group’s broker facing insurance brand NIG has reiterated its commitment to maintaining its regional footprint despite revealing around 160 roles were at risk.
CII issues equality and diversity good practice guidance
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a new equality and diversity good practice guide for members, employers and the insurance and financial services professions to raise awareness and encourage best practice.
New partner joins Kennedys Hong Kong office
Kennedys Hong Kong office has welcomed a new partner in its Corporate and Commercial Group.
MPs challenge Paterson on flood stand-off
The Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee has called on the government to act quickly to resolve its stand-off with insurers over the provision of affordable flood cover.
Aggregator meerkats get into character on the Corrie set
Compare the Market has this week released a series of short video clips depicting the famous meerkats clan on the set of Coronation Street.
Your Say: A step in the right direction
The tentative approval by the Forum of Insurance Lawyers regarding the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers’ proposal for eliminating fraudulent whiplash claims (‘Apil urged to put words into action on whiplash fraud elimination plan’, www.postonline…
Tens of thousands face being priced out of flood cover
ABI admits its Flood Re model is dead in the water
Editor's comment: Making a stand at last
The Association of British Insurers finally decided this week to reveal the detail of exactly what it is asking government to commit to that will secure affordable flood insurance for 200 000 homes currently facing exorbitant or zero cover come next July.
Three-year court battle results in double-edged compensation precedent
Expansion of potential defendants could spark abuse claim increase
Foil seeks collaboration with industry specialists in bid to maintain relevance
Association proclaims ‘important step for industry harmonisation’
View from the Top: Back to the future
The insurance industry must look to the past and return to a client-focused approach, says Martin Owens