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ABI gives green light to Insurance Fraud Register trial
The Association of British Insurers has given the go ahead for a six month trial of the Insurance Fraud Register, at a meeting of the General Insurance Council on 30 September.
Post Europe October: Exclusive online content now live
Post Europe October is now live with a review of the Portuguese general insurance market and a close look at rates across the continent, as well as the first in a regular View From the Top slot, and leading market commentary on European insurance regimes…
CEA warns of consumer detriment following ECJ ruling on sex
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has warned that there could be far-reaching implications for the price and availability of insurance cover if today’s opinion by the advocate general is upheld by the European Court of Justice.
Chubb extends Cega partnership
Chubb Insurance has extended its partnership with claims management and emergency medical assistance company Cega Group Services.
APIL: Lord Young report will breed “carelessness”
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has released a damning statement ahead of Lord Young’s eagerly awaited health and safety review.
Video: The changing market, and what it will mean for you
With the insurance market at a cross roads due to the impending introduction of Solvency II, KPMG’S head of general insurance Mark Winlow speaks to Post editor Jonathan Swift about how insurers can face up to the post-recessionary world.
Postscript - five years ago: Fraud database set to launch
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news as this highlight from five years ago reveals
Postscript - 10 years ago: QBE to establish largest MA
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 20 years ago reveals.
RSA warns small businesses over insufficient cover
RSA has fired a warning to small businesses about the key areas of insurance cover.
Video: The changing market, and what it will mean for you
With the insurance market at a cross roads due to the impending introduction of Solvency II, KPMG’S head of general insurance Mark Winlow speaks to Post editor Jonathan Swift about how insurers can face up to the post-recessionary world.
Career path & CSR news: CII to offer reduction in membership cost for students
The Chartered Insurance Institute is to target the student community through the launch of a reduced price membership scheme.
Career path & CSR news: Cunningham Lindsey picks five from 500
Cunningham Lindsey has picked five new trainees out of more than 500 applicants for the second year of its graduate recruitment programme. One of the graduates will be based in its agricultural property team while the rest will join the specialist…
Career path & CSR news: Crawford & Co sees first set of MBA graduates
The first cohort of 15 of its emerging leaders have now successfully graduated from Crawford & Company’s bespoke MBA programme. This group comprises eight from the UK and seven from the loss adjuster’s continental europe, Middle east and Africa area.
Career path & CSR news: Lloyd’s to recruit and train 50 claims professionals
Lloyd’s is set to invest in the recruitment and training of 50 claims professionals over the next five years.
Career path & CSR news: Sterling recruitment scheme takes on four more graduates
Sterling has taken on four more graduate recruits for its 2011 training scheme.
Law report: Appeal dismissed over missing rainwater downpipe
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Industry must move quickly to comply with Anti-Bribery Act
Insurance industry accountant and consultant Moore Stephens, said that companies in the UK insurance industry should be making sure that they have proper anti-bribery and corruption controls in place ahead of new legislation which comes into force next…
Law report: Network rail test cases over infrastructure damage
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Dual carriageway planting leaves council facing negligence charge
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Capita acquires First Assist Services
The Capita Group has announced that it has acquired First Assist Services for a cash consideration of £12.5m on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
Top 100 UK insurers - 2009
AM Best's top 100 insurer rankings in full, according to Financial Services Authority returns for 2009.
Helphire profits dented by restructuring
Accident management assistance company Helphire has announced a pre-tax profit of £13.9m for the 2009/10 financial year – adjusted for the impact of a £13.2m restructuring of the group.
Insurance Insight October: Exclusive online content now live
Insurance Insight October is now live with a review of the Portuguese general insurance market and a close look at rates across the continent, as well as the first in a regular View From the Top slot, and leading market commentary on European insurance…
Swiss Re chief risk officer departs in management shake up
Swiss Re has established a new leadership structure, which it claims broadens the market representation at executive committee level and better align with client needs.