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Keoghs boss: motor claims costs to rise under reforms
The Ministry of Justice should "refocus on cost" if Lord Justice Jackson's reforms are to deliver lower premiums for customers. Steve Thomas, director of market affairs at law firm Keoghs, has warned the government consultation that started in August…
ABI biennial conference: Cable tackles short-termist culture
Business Secretary Vince Cable has launched a three-pronged strategy to tackle a culture of short-termism and bolster corporate governance, while ensuring the proper functioning of capital markets.
Career development: How do you ensure your employees are motivated?
Whether full-time, part-time, or temporary, it is of the upmost importance to do your best as employers to ensure staff are motivated. We all know that a company's people are its greatest asset and this is due in part to the significant say they have in…
Towergate seals first broker deal of 2011
Towergate Insurance has acquired BWA Insurance Services — trading as Beric Webb Associates — for an undisclosed sum, in its first broker deal since 2009.
Ex-HSBC staff to support Capewell's venture
A team of former HSBC Insurance Brokers employees are poised to facilitate the launch of the new venture headed by Martyn Capewell, the chief executive of the bank's now defunct insurer arm.
Law firms poised for top-25 merger
Legal bosses from Beachcroft and Davies Arnold Cooper are remaining tight-lipped over merger talks — despite market speculation a decision could be reached within a week.
Law report: Ruling upheld over professional negligence claim
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Botched cosmetic surgery leads to groundbreaking £6m payout
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
In-depth PI report finds no solution for midwives
A study into the provision of insurance for independent midwives has found there is no "foreseeable" insurance solution for the high risk they present to insurers.
Career development & CSR: Marsh wins NW award
Marsh has been named as insurance broker of the year in the 2011 St Nick North West Turnaround Awards, held at Manchester's Museum of Science and Industry.
ABI biennial conference: Insurers urged to find ways to interact with customers
Insurers must find ways of addressing their lack of direct contact with personal lines customers if they are to improve loyalty and service.
ABI biennial conference: Gender clarity coming soon
Guidance from the European Commission on the significance of the gender directive should be ready by the end of the year, according to Jonathan Rees, director general at the Government Equalities Office.
Doors open at first RFIB Saudi office after licence secured
RFIB plans to open branches in Jeddah and the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia after being granted an intermediary licence to conduct insurance and reinsurance business in the Kingdom.
Law report: Confusion continues over 'thorny' school truancy laws
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Lorica targets leisure parks with niche team
Lorica Insurance Brokers is aiming to build its multi-niche offering by expanding in the leisure sector, after taking on two specialists from JLT. Paul Brearton, who left JLT last September, and Robert Kluth, who is finishing his gardening leave, join…
Insurance Fraud Register given the ICO green light
The Information Commissioner's Office has given the green light to the definition of fraud that would be used by the insurance industry if the Insurance Fraud Register is given the go ahead this week.
Career development & CSR: Canoeist boosted with Sportscover sponsorship
Specialist insurer Sportscover has signed a sponsorship deal with British Olympic hopeful Ben Farrell.
Career development & CSR: Jimenez in running for top award
Mapfre's head of the business-to-business travel insurance division, Leire Jimenez, is one of three finalists vying for an award celebrating the achievements and potential of women in the early stages of their careers.
Website review: E-Choice
In the latest of its ongoing series, web performance specialist Gomez looks at RSA's E-Choice website.
KGM Motor CEO exits during restructure
Colin Hart, chief executive of Canopius-owned KGM Motor has left the group, amid a restructure that sees the formation of a new UK retail division.
People moves – 30 June 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 30 June 2011 edition of Post.
Axa ready for referrals ‘hurt’
Axa UK’s decision to stop accepting referral fees will “hurt” it in the short term and lose it several millions of pounds in income, but it is looking to the “longer-term prize” of getting bodily injury claims under control, according to personal lines…
PCUK marks ten year relationship with UIA with new contract
The CEO of a Somerset-based consortium has spoken of his delight after it was announced that UIA Insurance will be renewing contracts with two of his group’s companies – while also adding a third.