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Third of motorists lie to get cheaper premiums
One in three motorists will lie to their insurance company to get cheaper premiums, a survey found.
ICO welcomes Post's #ColdCallCrackdown campaign
The Information Commissioner's Office has welcomed Post's #ColdCallCrackdown campaign, stating that with Post's help more action against nuisance calls will be taken.
CMA launches formal complaint against Highways England
A claims management firm has launched a formal complaint with Highways England over the destruction of “potentially vital” CCTV evidence.
Lloyd's to cut subscription costs by 10%
Lloyd's of London will reduce its market subscriptions by 10% for 2017 as part of efforts to keep the market competitive.
Hank Greenberg trial back on track after appeal thrown out
Former AIG CEO Maurice ‘Hank’ Greenberg will stand trial after an attempt to escape civil fraud charges was thrown out by the US Supreme Court.
Two insurers join Markerstudy pet insurance aggregator
Two major insurers have joined Markerstudy's newly-launched pet insurance aggregator.
Novae appoints head of marine
Specialist Lloyd’s insurer Novae has appointed Helen Steadman as head of cargo.
Digital Fineprint closes investment round with help from Twitter VP
Insurtech start-up Digital Fineprint has closed a $400k (£315k) seed investment round.
US and EU bilateral agreement on reinsurance should eliminate competitive disadvantage
Negotiations between the US and EU surrounding a bilateral agreement on reinsurance has been reiterated.
Building Block expands gadget cover into Irish market
Malta-based insurer Building Block has signed a distribution agreement with Frost Insurances to bring its gadget product to the Irish market.
CG Holdings launches new MGA Corin Underwriting
Casualty & General Insurance Company Europe’s parent company CG Holdings is launching Corin Underwriting Limited, a managing general agent to handle its UK and Irish casualty risks.
Nine out of 10 Hanjin container claims handled by Cunningham Lindsey
Nine out of 10 container claims from the collapse of the Hanjin Shipping line are being handled by loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey.
Helvetia adds two members to executive management
Adrian Kollegger and Achim Baumstark will join Helvetia Group as head of non-life Switzerland and chief technology officer, respectively.
Post People - 12-16 December 2016
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Zurich acquires Australian travel group Cover-More for A$741m
Insurance giant Zurich is aiming to become a top three global travel insurance provider after an agreement to buy Sydney-headquartered group Cover-More for A$741m (£439m).
Endsleigh sees operational resignations
Endsleigh’s head of customer operations, Trudi Archer, has left the organisation, Post understands.
Nicola Crawford appointed as IRM chair
The Institute of Risk Management has appointed Nicola Crawford as its new chair.
L&G appoints new GI CEO
Legal & General has appointed Cheryl Agius as its new general insurance CEO.
New 'Face Time' app launched to lower claims cost of whiplash
A new app, using the same technology as Face Time, has been developed with the aim of reducing overall cost incurred by whiplash and injury claims and improve case management.
Aviva has 'significant opportunity' to make cuts next year
Aviva may embark on a “significant” cost cutting programme next year, analysts claim.
FCA extends timetable on PPI complaints deadline
The Financial Conduct Authority said it needs more time to make a decision on whether it will impose a cut-off deadline for Payment Protection Insurance claims.
IAG plans A$250m a year of cost savings
Australian giant IAG is aiming to save A$250m (£148m) from its operating costs over the next three years.
Axa to increase staff maternity and paternity benefits in Asia
Global insurer Axa will harmonise its global maternity and paternity policies from the beginning of next year.