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Baker ruling brings “much needed clarity”
Law firm Keoghs has hailed the Supreme Court ruling in Baker v Quantum for employer’s liability deafness claims.
Pleural plaques fight set to continue vow insurers - Insurance News Now – 14 April 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories which includes the insurance industry’s vow to continue battling the Scottish government’s decision to compensate pleural plaques, despite losing a judicial review in Edinburgh.
Telematics can curb motor insurance increases
Metaskil managing director Ian Faulkner has said the industry should not ignore developments in telematics as motor insurance premiums continue to rise.
Pleural plaques fight set to continue vow insurers - Insurance News Now – 14 April 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories which includes the insurance industry’s vow to continue battling the Scottish government’s decision to compensate pleural plaques, despite losing a judicial review in Edinburgh.
Identity fraudsters target motor insurers
Fraud rates in the insurance sector remain in line with full year figures for 2008 and 2009, according to a new report published by Experian.
Zurich welcomes Baker ruling
Insurer Zurich has backed a Supreme Court judgment overturning the Court of Appeal decision in Baker v Quantum Group Clothing.
Supreme Court allows insurer EL deafness appeals
The Supreme Court has overturned a Court of Appeal judgment making employers liable for noise induced deafness caused by noise above 85 decibels from 1978 onwards.
Keoghs: Insurance fraud spreading beyond city walls
The tough economic climate and improving fraud investigation techniques have resulted in a significant increase in suspicious claims across England and Wales, according to Keoghs.
ABI calls for referral fee ban
The Association of British Insurers has called for a ban on referral fees after AA research revealed that the average cost of motor insurance premiums has risen 40% in the last year.
Allianz Global announces board changes
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has made two appointments to its board of management.
APC seeks northern manager
APC is aiming to double its book of SME business in the North of England and Scotland over the next 18 months by hiring a dedicated business development manager for the region.
Car insurance costs rise by 3.8%
The results of the first quarter 2011 Confused and Towers Watson car insurance price index has shown that the average price of a comprehensive car insurance policy rose by 3.8% in the first three months of 2011, compared to 7.1% in the final quarter of…
Allianz Global announces board changes
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has made two appointments to its board of management.
AA: Young driver insurance premium rises are "unsustainable"
The sharp rises in motor insurance premiums are leading to more drivers withholding information when taking out a policy or exaggerating personal injury claims, the AA has warned.
Keelan Westall appoints regional managers
Commercial property insurance broker Keelan Westall has appointed business development managers to cover the South East and Midlands regions.
Japan earthquake - largest insurance loss in more than five years
Based on a combination of detailed modeling and analysis of preliminary damage information, Risk Management Solutions estimates the total insured property loss from the powerful M9.0 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami will be between ¥1500 and ¥2170bn (US$18…
Aon Benfield launches storm surge risk model for Germany
Aon Benfield has launched a storm surge model for Germany – the first of its kind for the country - to help reinsurers quantify risk in this underdeveloped line of cover.
Allianz creates PI underwriting team
Allianz commercial has established a new professional indemnity underwriting team in preparation for the launch of a new product later this month.
Aon Benfield launches storm surge risk model for Germany
Aon Benfield has launched a storm surge model for Germany – the first of its kind for the country - to help reinsurers quantify risk in this underdeveloped line of cover.
Insurers fail in pleural plaques bid
Insurers Axa, Aviva, RSA and Zurich have failed in their efforts to overturn Scottish legislation allowing claims to be brought for asbestos-related conditions, such as pleural plaques.
IFB looks to industry for guidance
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) is inviting customers and industry bodies to input and exercise influence as part of a consultative exercise to assist in formulating its future direction and long term strategy and considers options for extending its…
Ex-Rok CEO resurfaces at repair firm
Former Rok chief executive Garvis Snook has been named as a director of newly launched property repair firm Repair Rite.
Marsh enters into strategic partnership with INSIA
Marsh is to acquire a 15% stake in INSIA as part of an agreement which will see the broker support the network’s growth in the Czech Republic and Slovakia and other European countries.
Marsh enters into strategic partnership with INSIA
Marsh is to acquire a 15% stake in INSIA as part of an agreement which will see the broker support the network’s growth in the Czech Republic and Slovakia and other European countries.