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Interview: Andrew Torrance - Playing the long game
With more than a decade at Allianz, and more than 20 years in the industry, chief executive Andrew Torrance reflects on the past and looks to the future.
Data-sharing portal thrown into limbo
The proposed claimant data-sharing portal has hit a standstill, as the Association of British Insurers demands solicitors give something in return for insurer-held information about fraud. The "ball", according to the ABI, is now firmly in the Motor…
Post magazine - 3 May 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Autonet signs up Auto Windscreens
Auto Windscreens has been named as the preferred glass supplier to van insurance broker Autonet Insurance.
Kennedys and Integra secure double win for Borealis
Law firm Kennedys and loss adjusters Integra Technical Services have successfully defended chemical and plastics provider Borealis in a second landmark legal victory over UK Oil Tank Manufacturers, handed down today.
DWF confirms Buller Jeffries merger
National business law firm DWF has completed its takeover of Buller Jeffries.
China opens motor liability market to foreign insurers with immediate effect
Foreign insurance companies are now able to undertake the business of China's compulsory traffic accident liability insurance, according to an amended regulation.
India's GIC Re considering IPO
General Insurance Corp of India is believed to be considering an initial public offering.
Airline insurance sector soars to first profit in five years
Profitability returned to the aviation and airline manufacturing insurance markets in 2011 following one of the lowest years for losses and passenger fatalities on record, according to Willis’ Aerospace.
China to broaden insurers investment scope
The Chinese regulator has said the country will broaden the investment scope of insurers and simplify approval procedures to boost the industry’s support to the nation’s economic growth.
Rolland from Amex to head LV's claims
LV has appointed Chris Rolland, pictured, as claims director to oversee all aspects of claims within LV's general insurance business.
Questgates names five new recruits
Questgates has announced five new appointments across its motor, property and counter-fraud divisions.
Helphire cuts debt as drop in hires slows
Helphire said in a trading update it had reduced net debt by £7.9m, from £132.4m to £124.5m, in the first three months of the year.
Claims from 'freak' tornadoes flood in
Two freak tornadoes caused damage to parts of Essex and Warwickshire yesterday.
EU law takes a hold on the UK motor insurance market
The conflict between EU law and individual country laws can be confusing for companies that operate in member states. David Holt discusses the increasing influence of EU law on the UK motor insurance market and the Directives that seek to clarify the…
ABI seeks 'radical' action to tackle whiplash epidemic
The Association of British Insurers has called for an end to people claiming compensation for whiplash injuries unless there is objective evidence of injury.
Post Blog: Jackson and the cost of justice
Rob Williams, head of costs at Weightmans, and James Stanbury, partner at RGL Forensics, explain how to cut legal costs in a pre-Jackson world.
Beachcroft promotes five to be partners
International law firm DAC Beachcroft LLP has appointed five new partners with effect from 1 May 2012, taking total partner numbers to 235.
Safety consultants in management buyout
Health, Safety and Engineering Consultants, based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire has undergone a £2.7m management buy-out backed by venture capitalist EV.
Garwyn recruits three in liability expansion
Liability adjuster Garwyn has taken on three new recruits as part of a strategic move to build expertise across the firm's national branch network.
Law report: Medical evidence crucial when determining causation and quantum in personal injuries suit
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Vicarious liability at centre of sex abuse case against carers
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Q&A: Merlin's Andrew Considine on the future of loss adjusting
Is there really a shortage of young adjusters? What is Future Focus? Does CILA represent the interests of young adjusters? Merlin regional manager Andrew Considine explains all.
Spotlight On Technology: Future gadgets
Science fiction has given the people of today a glimpse of tomorrow. However, spare a thought for underwriters, for whom the prospect of insuring some of the space-age gadgets featured must strike real fear, as technology develops and turns science…