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Alternative business structures: I bought the law
With the arrival of alternative business structures imminent, Amy Ellis looks at the pros and cons of the ability for those outside the legal sphere to invest in services.
Law report: Confusion continues over 'thorny' school truancy laws
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Household - Subsidence: Will the cracks show?
With the industry teetering on the verge of a major subsidence event, Mike Dupelycz takes a look at what lessons can be learnt from previous events and whether the industry is equipped to deal with a potential surge.
Insurance Fraud Register given the ICO green light
The Information Commissioner's Office has given the green light to the definition of fraud that would be used by the insurance industry if the Insurance Fraud Register is given the go ahead this week.
Penny Black's insurance week
Last week, Penny found herself at the Association of British Insurers' biennial conference, where star guests included business secretary Vince Cable, Allianz chairman Clement Booth and BBC political editor Nick Robinson.
Post history - 10 years ago: DVT claims dismissed as alarmist hype
Looking back through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
People moves – 30 June 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 30 June 2011 edition of Post.
Axa ready for referrals ‘hurt’
Axa UK’s decision to stop accepting referral fees will “hurt” it in the short term and lose it several millions of pounds in income, but it is looking to the “longer-term prize” of getting bodily injury claims under control, according to personal lines…
PCUK marks ten year relationship with UIA with new contract
The CEO of a Somerset-based consortium has spoken of his delight after it was announced that UIA Insurance will be renewing contracts with two of his group’s companies – while also adding a third.
Post Magazine - 30 June 2011
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Axa ready for referrals ‘hurt’ - Insurance News Now – 30 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the response of Axa personal lines boss Steve Hardy, on the insurer’s decision to stop accepting referral fess from personal injury lawyers.
Axa ready for referrals ‘hurt’ - Insurance News Now – 30 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the response of Axa personal lines boss Steve Hardy, on the insurer’s decision to stop accepting referral fess from personal injury lawyers.
Senior claims trio leaves Axa
Three directors from Axa Personal Lines claims division including managing director Tony Peppard have stepped down from their roles.
Claims solution targets London market
IT provider Scyllogis Consulting has formed a partnership with Fineos Corporation to support the integration and implementation of new automated claims related software aimed at the London market.
Kwik-Fit appoints head of compliance and risk
The former director for the Bank of Ireland and Clydesdale Bank Ricky McCracken has been appointed to new head of compliance and risk for Kwik-Fit Financial Services.
Axa bans referral fees
Axa said that it will no longer accept referral fees from personal injury lawyers and has called for whiplash injury reform to eliminate fraud within the industry.
Helphire issues profit warning after revealing £29m accounting error
Credit hire firm Helphire has issued a profits warning after revealing a financial overstatement of £29m relating to credit hire and repair.
Young drivers face 50% rise in motor premiums
Young drivers face increases of at least 50% in the cost of their motor insurance over the next couple of years, according to Mazars.
US tornadoes cost Hiscox £35m
Hiscox has estimated net claims arising from the April and May tornadoes in the US to be approximately £35m based on insured market losses of $15bn-$25bn.
Zenith, Allianz and Aviva confirm Hastings Direct panel
Zenith, Allianz and Aviva have all confirmed they will be joining the Hastings Direct panel of insurers this year, stating it is a “popular way to buy insurance products”.
Government puts speed cameras under spotlight
The numbers of accidents and casualties at speed camera sites both before and after the cameras were installed is to be published by local authorities.
Pay tops £1k per day for Solvency II actuaries
Actuaries working on Solvency II projects are commanding wages of more than £1000 per day as insurers rush to become compliant with the new rules.
Pay tops £1k per day for Solvency II actuaries
Actuaries working on Solvency II projects are commanding wages of more than £1000 per day as insurers rush to become compliant with the new rules.
Endsleigh warns leisure trusts to check their policies
Endsleigh has warned leisure trusts could be liable should a customer injure themselves on a piece of faulty gym equipment.