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Small losses expected from Indonesia earthquake, says AIR
Insured losses from yesterday's 6.5 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia are not expected to be significant according to catastrophe firm AIR Worldwide.
Axa to urge 8000 staff to report cold calls
Axa said it will encourage its more than 8000 staff to report any cold calls they receive to a government whistleblower service, becoming the first insurer to take concrete action in Post’s #ColdCallCrackdown.
Government unveils plans to tackle rise of cold calling
The government has unveiled plans to make it easier to tackle cold calling.
Nine out of 10 motorists demand more action on cold calling
More than nine out of 10 motorists believe the government should take a tougher line on personal injury cold calling.
Crawford's We Go Look acquisition will bring 'gig economy' to claims management sector
Crawford & Company’s acquisition of online collaborative economy platform We Go Look will bring the “gig economy” model to the UK claims management sector.
Towergate names new underwriting CEO
Towergate has appointed Paul Dilley as CEO of underwriting.
Thomas Miller Specialty partners with HDI Global
Thomas Miller Specialty Offshore Marine & Energy has entered into an exclusive arrangement with HDI in the UK which will see HDI become the firm’s global insurance partner.
Brexit will not affect HDI Global's UK presence
Brexit will have no impact on HDI Global’s presence in the UK market, the company's chairman said.
Government begins review on personal injury discount rate in light of legal action
The threat of legal action from personal injury lawyers has forced a review of the discount rate for personal injury claims by the Lord Chancellor.
Insurers 'should re-examine evidence' after whiplash doctor to pay £100,000
Insurers are being urged to re-examine whiplash evidence provided by a doctor accused of exaggerating personal injury claims.
Perils provides first estimate for damage from October's Italy earthquakes
Catastrophe data firm is estimating Italy's property insurers will suffer €31m (£26m) of damage from October's Central Italy earthquakes.
Aetna establishes Singapore innovation hub
US-headquartered health insurance giant Aetna has established an innovation hub in Singapore this month.
Crawford acquires US inspection firm We Go Look
Global loss adjuster Crawford has acquired 85% of US inspection firm We Go Look for $36.1m (£28.5m) via a new investment platform.
Penny Black Social World - December 2016
Answering the philanthropic call, playing murderball and walking tall
Fitch estimates 5.5% GDP growth in 2017 for emerging Asia
Global ratings agency Fitch believes economic activity in Asia will hold up well next year with emerging Asia leading the way.
Insurance sector 'speaking with one voice' on Brexit
The insurance industry is speaking “with one voice” on Brexit, according to trade bodies.
Ex-Ropner Insurance employee ordered to pay £21,000 after poaching clients
Ex-Ropner Insurance Services employee Philip Wood has been ordered to pay £21,000 and forbidden to carry out business with clients obtained during his employment with the broker.
Report outlines priorities for Guernsey's emerging insurance market
A report into Guernsey's "strong niche" insurance market, has identified areas to drive future growth.
Lloyd’s to update operating structure
Lloyd’s has unveiled its new operating structure, to be rolled out in the New Year.
Treasury increasingly reliant on tax receipts from insurance firms
The UK’s financial services sector contributed £71.4bn in taxes in the year to March 2016 with banks and insurers being the biggest contributors.
Aviva to delist shares in New York stock exchange
Aviva has delisted its shares from the New York Stock Exchange after selling its US insurance operations.
My other life: Steph Johnson, Hood Group - roller derby
When she’s not product and distribution manager, Johnson spends her time on her skates
GRP reports £7.11m loss owing to acquisition drive
Underlying earnings in the business treble as group targets further growth
Families affected by St Albans sinkhole will return to homes in time for Christmas
After spending 14 months away from their homes following a sinkhole that opened in St Albans, families will be able to return to their houses in time for Christmas.