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APPG chair Evans praises SRA on referal fee fight
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has been acclaimed by Jonathan Evans MP, chair of the all party parliamentary group on insurance and financial services, for taking action against firms flouting the referral fees ban.
Ageas backs road improvement calls
Ageas has thrown its weight behind a campaign for safety investment on Britain’s roads.
IAG moves quickly over bushfires
IAG has settled over half of 600 total loss claims from the devastating bushfires in New South Wales.
Actuaries report highlights GI challenges facing independent Scotland
An independent Scotland will spark regulatory concerns for consumers as well as opportunities for firms north of the border to establish a fledging general insurance market.
Chaucer expands outside marine in Singapore
Lloyd's specialist Chaucer is to offer property, accident and health, engineering, casualty and motor treaty accounts from Singapore.
PI firms “too quick to sell off their WIP”
Personal injury firms looking to exit the market are failing to maximise the value of their work-in-progress, according to Citadel Law.
Bluedrop first to run Ebroker for Power Place
Southampton-based broker Bluedrop is the first to run a SME e-trading software offering from Power Place and Open GI.
Bradford-based broker agrees refinance deal with Yorkshire Bank
Bosses at Beaumonts Insurance Brokers are hopeful a refinance deal agreed with Yorkshire Bank will allow the business to continue with its acquisitive growth plans.
Ex-Oval boss Herdman named Prism Network chairman
Former Oval group managing director Jeff Herdman has been named non-executive chairman at building repairs specialist Prism Network.
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary adds new motor product
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has launched a motor insurance product Axa Car Plus.
RSA stock boosted by takeover rumours
Rumours of a buyout at RSA have seen the insurer’s share price climb 3.1p yesterday, reaching a high of £1.27 at the close of business on the London Stock Exchange.
FWD appoints Arculli as chairman
FWD has appointed the Hon. Ronald Arculli as chairman of the board.
Hill Dickinson builds insurance team with two from Riker Danzig
Hill Dickinson has recruited a pair of insurance and reinsurance lawyers from US-based law firm Riker Danzig.
Zurich appoints Colmenares' successor
Zurich has appointed Duane Perkins to lead the general insurance claims team in the Asia-Pacific region after David Colmenares' departure to South America.
ABI to merge GI and pensions under Huw Evans after Starling role axed
The Association of British Insurers has revealed its restructure will deliver 7% cost savings for its members.
JLT Peru restructures business
JLT Peru has split its business into separate retail and reinsurance operations.
Starling, Craig and Gay leave ABI amid restructure
The Association of British Insurers has announced changes that will see the departure of three members of its executive team.
Biba supports whiplash move
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the announcement today by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling to establish independent medical panels to assess whiplash injuries.
AA Index show home insurance premiums drop again
Home insurance premiums have continued to fall according to the AA’s Insurance Premium Index.
Expert panels won’t deter fraudsters says Smart Witness
The Ministry of Justice’s plan to introduce independent medical panels for reviewing whiplash claims is set to fail, according to road accident firm Smart Witness.
LV disappointed at delay in small claims decision
LV has expressed disappointment at the Ministry of Justice’s decision to further consider whether the small claims court limit should be raised.
Apil ‘relieved’ at MoJ's small claims decision delay
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has expressed relief at the Ministry of Justice announcement to delay a decision on increasing the small claims court limit for personal injury from £1 000 to £5 000.
Loss adjuster Crawford grows New Zealand operation
Cerno New Zealand and Thomas Pasley and Associates are to become part of loss adjuster Crawford’s New Zealand operations.
Crawford grows New Zealand operation
Cerno New Zealand and Thomas Pasley and Associates are to become part of loss adjuster Crawford’s New Zealand operations.