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Government and police back DVLA motor data access pilot
The government and the Metropolitan police have thrown their weight behind a pilot scheme which will give motor underwriters access to externally held personal data on customers to check whether they have lied on their policy submissions.
Lloyd's opposes SII transitional stage
Lloyd's has criticised plans by the Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors to stagger implementation of the Solvency II directive beyond January 2013.
ABI: cost of flood damage has tripled since year 2000
The cost of flood damage since 2000 has soared by 200% compared with the previous decade, with yet more people set to be at significant risk of flooding, according to the Association of British Insurers.
Returning trio to expand Sovereign offering
The owners of replacement vehicle and personal injury firm Sovereign Automotive are intending to expand their product range to include accident management.
LV insurer of Sussex Arms
LV has confirmed it is the insurer of the Sussex Arms in Paddington, London, the scene of a serious accident in October.
M&A - Internal communications: Getting the message across
With the mergers and acquisitions front hotting up in the insurance industry, Simon Barrow warns that communications with employees should top the agenda.
Young resignation has no impact on report action
Implementation of Lord Young of Graffham's report will be "carried forward regardless", following his resignation as an adviser to the coalition government over his recession comments.
Solicitors PI firms in the firing line as SRA begins ARP audit
A number of solicitors' professional indemnity insurers may see their declared premiums uplifted amid concerns cover was under-reported to avoid exposure to the assigned risks pool.
LAS guarantees site visit survey within 48 hours
LAS is set to provide clients with a guaranteed 48-hour site visit across all its surveying and validation services.
Former Biba chief Williams to return with Coversure
Former British Insurance Brokers' Association chief executive Mike Williams is set to open a new branch for franchise-based broker Coversure, Post understands.
Zurich backs Connect brand as boss departs
Zurich has reaffirmed its commitment to its UK direct brand Zurich Connect, after the departure of the divisional managing director originally charged with growing the business, Mike Quinton, and the scrapping of his role.
Insurers dismiss concerns over 10% discount offers
Commercial lines insurance providers promoting 'special offer' end-of-year premium rates have hit back at criticisms from the market.
MGAA issues call to arms
Managing General Agents' Association steering committee chair Reg Brown has warned its potential membership that a failure to back the fledgling trade association would represent a missed opportunity.
Law firms must become user-friendly claims Parabis boss
Law firms will have to become more user-friendly following the implementation of major legal reforms, according to Tim Oliver, chief executive of Parabis Group and incoming president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers.
Editor's comment: Hall among friends at Aviva
If there were any doubts about Aviva's commitment to the corporate risk market, then the appointment of David Hall, chief executive of one of the UK's market leaders, should extinguish them for good.
CEO Hodson agrees to stay on three more years at Oval
Oval chief executive Phillip Hodson has revealed the broker's immediate priority is "getting the business in the best possible shape" rather than seeking an IPO or trade sale.
Fraud trio to face court
A Ghost-broking trio charged with money laundering and insurance and tax fraud have been released on bail following an 18-month investigation.
Autonet eyes expansion with own aggregator launch
Broker Autonet Insurance has partnered with Money Supermarket to launch a new online van insurance aggregator.
Good practice guide backed
The Association of British Insurers' good practice guidance has voluntarily secured the backing of 80% of price comparison websites.
Biba voices ELTO membership concerns
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has urged the Financial Services Authority to do more to ensure the employers’ liability tracing office is up and running by April 2011.
Rural appoints three regional development managers in new business push
Rural Insurance, the agricultural business insurance brand of UK General, has signalled its intention to grow its UK footprint following the appointment of three new regional development managers.
Government and police back DVLA motor data access pilot – Post in print: 25 November 2010
Senior reporter Dan Dunkley outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes details of a DVLA motor data access pilot being backed by the government and the Metropolitan police; commercial lines insurers dismiss concerns over 10%…
Government and police back DVLA motor data access pilot – Post in print: 25 November 2010
Senior reporter Dan Dunkley outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes details of a DVLA motor data access pilot being backed by the government and the Metropolitan police; commercial lines insurers dismiss concerns over 10%…
Four sentenced for fraudulent insurance claims
A further four people have been sentenced for submitting fraudulent insurance claims following a minor collision in Old Trafford, Manchester.