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QBE unveils new legal panel
Insurer QBE has streamlined its panel of legal advisers.
Gender ruling could give rise to further legal challenges, law firm warns
Today's ruling on gender being used for insurance purposes could trigger a spate of further litigation according to one actuarial firm.
Gender ruling could give rise to further legal challenges, law firm warns
Today's ruling on gender being used for insurance purposes could trigger a spate of further litigation according to one actuarial firm.
PWC predicts increase in pay-as-you-drive in wake of gender ruling
Today's European Court of Justice ruling that from 21 December 2012 insurers will no longer be able to charge different insurance premiums to men and women because of their gender, could lead to a steep uptake in pay-as-you-drive schemes.
PWC predicts increase in pay-as-you-drive in wake of gender ruling
Today's European Court of Justice ruling that from 21 December 2012 insurers will no longer be able to charge different insurance premiums to men and women because of their gender, could lead to a steep uptake in pay-as-you-drive schemes.
Insurers could turn to equally divisive pricing factors after gender ban
Today's ruling that prevents insurers from pricing risk by reference to data that distinguishes specifically between men and women seems to put European insurers at a disadvantage to others who will not be required by law to take a blinkered view of…
Insurers could turn to equally divisive pricing factors after gender ban
Today's ruling that prevents insurers from pricing risk by reference to data that distinguishes specifically between men and women seems to put European insurers at a disadvantage to others who will not be required by law to take a blinkered view of…
ECJ decision a gender tax on women claims Confused
The outcome of the European court of Justice ruling is effectively a gender tax on women.
ECJ decision a gender tax on women claims Confused
The outcome of the European court of Justice ruling is effectively a gender tax on women.
Fitch: Gender ruling may expose insurers to more aggregator fraud
Fitch expects most insurers will be able to cope with the changes which will be brought about by the European Court of Justice ruling preventing insurers from charging different rates for insurance based on gender.
Fitch: Gender ruling may expose insurers to more aggregator fraud
Fitch expects most insurers will be able to cope with the changes which will be brought about by the European Court of Justice ruling preventing insurers from charging different rates for insurance based on gender.
CEA “deeply disappointed” by ECJ gender-ruling
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, is deeply disappointed by today’s judgement by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) that the provision enabling EU insurers to use actuarial and statistical factors based on sex in their risk…
CEA “deeply disappointed” by ECJ gender-ruling
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, is deeply disappointed by today’s judgement by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) that the provision enabling EU insurers to use actuarial and statistical factors based on sex in their risk…
CILA launches two new entry-level exams
Two new entry-level examinations designed to make the loss adjusting profession and the benefits of Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters membership more accessible around the world have been launched by CILA.
Metaskil welcomes gender decision
Ian Faulkner, managing director at Metaskil has welcomed the European Court of Justice ruling making it illegal to take gender into account when fixing insurance premiums.
Metaskil welcomes gender decision
Ian Faulkner, managing director at Metaskil has welcomed the European Court of Justice ruling making it illegal to take gender into account when fixing insurance premiums.
Ageas “disappointed” in gender directive decision
Commenting on the European Court of Justice ruling on the gender Directive, Ageas said it is disappointed that the European Court has ruled that differential insurance pricing based on statistical gender differences will no longer be permitted from…
Ageas “disappointed” in gender directive decision
Commenting on the European Court of Justice ruling on the gender Directive, Ageas said it is disappointed that the European Court has ruled that differential insurance pricing based on statistical gender differences will no longer be permitted from…
Trifords to create 250 Auto Windscreens jobs
Markerstudy Group company Trifords is set to create 250 jobs following its acquisition of Auto Windscreens - despite more than 1000 staff being made redundant at the vehicle repair firm last week.
ECJ insurance pricing decision is "a pragmatic compromise”
Mathew Rutter, financial service partner at national commercial law firm Beachcroft said that whether one agrees with the ruling or not, at least the court has given the insurance industry time to adapt.
ECJ insurance pricing decision is "a pragmatic compromise”
Mathew Rutter, financial service partner at national commercial law firm Beachcroft said that whether one agrees with the ruling or not, at least the court has given the insurance industry time to adapt.
Kennedys expands into Portugal
Law firm Kennedys expansion continues with the opening of its eighth international office in Lisbon.
Kennedys expands into Portugal
Law firm Kennedys expansion continues with the opening of its eighth international office in Lisbon.
ECJ gender ban is “disappointing”
The decision by the European Court of Justice to ban the use of gender in insurance policies from December 2012 is disappointing news according to the Association of British Insurers.