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Google adwords tool alters insurance search rankings
Car insurance-related terms accounted for more than half of all online searches for insurance in October, totalling more than 885 000 searches.
Law report: After-the-event policy wording means insurer loses case
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Director fined for ignoring fraud attempt
A former director of Surety Guarantee Consultants has been fined £25 000, after the Financial Service Authority found he had "turned a blind eye" to some colleagues' efforts to defraud two London market insurers out of more than £2m.
IFB and Met team up to tackle spectre of ghost broking
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has joined forces with the Metropolitan police to launch an education programme aimed at communities that have recently fallen foul of ghost broking activities.
Induced accidents are only small part of fraud problem
Policyholders staging or inventing road accidents to file fraudulent claims by far outstrip 'crash-for-cash' fraud — where an innocent policyholder is induced to collide with a fraudster's car, according to Keoghs.
Ex-Columbus MD Linney launches new personal lines intermediary Ancile
Travel claims and assistance provider One Group has set its sights on launching new direct travel insurance brands after setting up a separate intermediary to manage its consumer business.
Law report: Iceland supermarket wins appeal over basket trip
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Norgrove quits after just months
Travelers Ireland vice president Ken Norgrove has left his role with the insurer, within months of joining from RSA.
'Divorce insurance' seems likely if new law is binding
A new market in 'divorce insurance' could blossom if a Law Commission consultation leads to pre-nuptial agreements becoming legally binding.
MP plans 'dramatic changes' for motor
Road safety minister Mike Penning MP has vowed to step up government efforts to tackle the rising cost of motor insurance.
Aon joins the online SME scramble with MGA tie up
Aon has launched its first online quote-and-buy facility for the SME market after joining forces with managing general agent CFC Underwriting.
Assurant latest to target PPI market
Assurant Solutions has unveiled two new payment protection insurance products that will be underwritten at the point of sale.
Career development & CSR: Beetison lands Plantec employee award
Claims management company Plantec Holdings has named transport supervisor David Beetison as its 2010 employee of the year.
People moves - 13 January 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the January 13 2011 edition of Post.
Smith joins Eaga
Former Rok operations director Mitchell Smith has been appointed operational development director with heating and renewable energy firm Eaga.
Admiral extends National Windscreens contract
National Windscreens has secured a three-year contract with Admiral Insurance Group as its vehicle glass and repair supplier.
RSA appoints Davis
RSA has appointed Marc Davis to the newly created position of commercial distribution director.
Crispin Speers launches travel product
Crispin Speers has launched an online travel insurance product for travel agents aimed at offering cover for customers with difficult medical conditions.
Plexus Law expands senior team
Insurance law firm Plexus Law has unveiled a series of internal promotions.
Tryg announces new CEO after Ms Bosse resigns
Danish insurer Tryg has announced that as of 1 February 2011, CFO Morten Hübbe will take over as group CEO of Tryg.
Quinn staff summoned to meeting
All stakeholders and staff of Quinn Insurance have been invited to a conference by the Cavan Chamber.
Quinn staff summoned to meeting
All stakeholders and staff of Quinn Insurance have been invited to a conference by the Cavan Chamber.
LMA outlines plans to cut motor costs
The Lloyd’s Market Association has outlined a range of recommendations to help reduce the cost of motor insurance at a Transport Select Committee meeting in the House of Commons.