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SSP declines to say when full service will be restored
SSP has declined to put a timeframe on when document archives will be restored to brokers.
Australian Securities and Investments Commission targets add-ons
Some of Australia's largest insurers have been named in a critical report examining car insurance add-ons sold by car dealers.
CILA enters into partnership with Malaysian Insurance Institute and Singapore College of Insurance
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has entered a partnership with the Malaysian Insurance Institute which will see the Malaysian body promote chartered status in the territory.
ABI fraud conference highlights the risk of cyber-fraud
Medium and expanding businesses have the most to fear from cyber-fraud, according to speakers at the Association of British Insurers Fraud Conference.
Success of 'fundamentally dishonest' defence could 're-write' rule book for insurers
A landmark ‘fundamentally dishonest’ ruling could 'rewrite the rulebook’ for defending disingenuous passenger claims.
Treasury Committee Brexit investigation could lead to the end of Solvency II
The Treasury Committee is set to examine Solvency II in the wake of Brexit, with the possibility of exiting the regulatory regime entirely.
'Social network for insurance' aims to revolutionise the market
Insurercore, a social network for insurance professionals, will be holding a workshop tomorrow night with young brokers and insurers ahead of its November launch.
Esure decision to demerge Go Compare not driven by Solvency II
After its decision to demerge the price comparison site Go Compare and list it in the stock market, Esure have denied claims that the move was driven by Solvency II.
AIG former chairman Hank Greenberg trial begins
Former AIG chairman Hank Greenberg is set to go to trial today on charges of accounting fraud dating back 16 years.
James Hallam creates sport division with three appointments
James Hallam has created a sport division with the appointments of James Martin, Jon Salmon and Anne Barden.
Norwegian tie-up with Gable hangs over solvency concerns
One of the largest trade organisations in Norway has asked its broker for alternative cover arrangements after its insurer, Lichtenstein-insurer Gable Holdings, stopped writing new business.
£25m worth of fraud uncovered by insurers every week
£25m of potential frauds are being uncovered every week by insurers, the Association of British Insurers has claimed.
AIG and Dechert partner up to provide Brexit advice
AIG UK and global law firm Dechert have partnered up to offer legal advice at no additional cost to AIG policy holders regarding the UK's full divorce from the EU.
Esure decides to demerge Go Compare
Esure will demerge its Go Compare price comparison website and list it on the stock market, it has been revealed today.
NFU Mutual to invest £18m in cyber security infrastructure
National Farmers Union Mutual will invest roughly £18m into its cyber security infrastructure.
Week in Post: Wasp stings, rebirth and rehab
I felt for brokers last week after I spent a few days incapacitated when a wasp sting on my ankle became infected and I was unable to walk.
Former CEO of Go Compare joins rival aggregator
Jon Morrell, former CEO of Go Compare, has joined Vast Visibility.
Pelgrin appointed to head of continental Europe at Sompo Canopius
Sompo Canopius has appointed Thierry Pelgrin as head of continental Europe.
Chubb promotes Jamie Keaney to VP
Chubb has announced that Jamie Keaney has been promoted to the new role of vice president and chief underwriting officer, international personal risk services.
Day 17: Brokers face losses of £100,000 from SSP outage
Brokers are still waiting to get access to the SSP Pure platform, with some facing shortfalls of up to £100,000.
Gibraltar insurers optimistic despite plan to close VAT loophole
A value-added-tax loophole that has been available for Gibraltar-based insurers doing business in the UK will be closed from next month.
Insurers should not be liable for software faults in driverless cars, ABI warns
Insurers should have a right to recover claim costs when a mechanical or software defect within a driverless car causes a crash, the Association of British Insurers has said.
Brokers call for standardised data format for driverless cars
Customers and brokers should have immediate and unrestricted access to all data from autonomous vehicle manufacturers in the event of a crash, the British Insurance Brokers' Association has said.
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