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Prince Charles issues rallying cry on climate change
The Prince of Wales has called on insurers and other financial services groups to join the debate on resilience and climate change ahead of the renewal of the Hyogo Protocol on disaster risk next year.
UN Secretary General asks insurers to expand infrastructure investment
The Secretary General of the United Nations has called on the insurance sector to expand its investments into infrastructure, with a particular focus on disaster resilient projects.
London market data collaboration 'integral to survival'
The London market risks falling behind its global counterparts because of its failure to unlock the potential of big data, software provider Xuber has warned.
Three convicted in crash-for-cash scam
Three people have been convicted for their involvement in a crash-for-cash scam involving seven collisions across the Thames Valley and Metropolitan Police areas.
Back office admin highlighted as key in improving efficiency
The majority of insurance industry executives polled by information management provider EDM Group believe back office administration presents the best opportunity for insurers to improve efficiencies and cut costs.
QBE portfolio manager Mendola joins Advent
Lloyd's insurer Advent has appointed QBE Europe’s Sarah Mendola to the new role of head of property binding authorities.
UK growth behind W.R Berkley Europe's MGAA membership
W.R. Berkley Insurance Europe has joined the Managing General Agent’s Association in a bid to help drive the firm’s UK development.
Experts call for caution despite low level hurricane activity prediction
Hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin is projected by seasonal outlook providers to be near or below average for the 2014 season, according to Guy Carpenter’s latest hurricane season briefing.
Super tall building construction shifting East, says Allianz
Super tall buildings once the preserve of the US have been springing up across Asia and the Middle East and they are becoming taller.
Lloyd’s chief executive Inga Beale takes aim at market inefficiencies
Beale urges market to make progress in developing and retaining talent
Flood Re excluded parties given hope as government and industry bodies meet
Defra conducting research into issues faced by SMEs and leasehold properties
Brokers warn SMEs on underinsurance risk as online purchasing increases
Legislation complexity makes insurance obligations hard for firms to understand
Isis Iraq insurgency set to push rates up amid fears unrest could spread
Extremist group’s actions have led to evacuation enquiries from oil and gas firms
Ageas’s ‘fresh and innovative approach’ rewards collaborative and flexible firms
Larger firms refute suggestions their scale adversely affects customer service
SPB launches UK’s first walk-in mobile repairs
Affinity provider SPB Group has unveiled what it claims is the UK’s first insurance-approved mobile phone walk-in repair facility.
15% of middle-aged travellers deceive in insurance applications
15% of middle aged men and women have deliberately omitted details on travel insurance applications, according to a survey performed by specialist provider All Clear.
Davies’ London market director Keilty heads for Questgates
Davies’ Group Lloyd’s and London development director Tony Keilty is to depart the adjuster, Post can reveal.
Government to reform laws on London short-term letting
Research from Direct Line's select premier insurance shows London homeowners could earn an average of £116 per room once legislative changes making short-term letting easier come into force.
RSA unveils changes to global broker function
Former Benfield Group general counsel Derek Walsh will take over responsibility for RSA’s global broker sales with key relationship managers following the retirement of Paul Donaldson at the end of the month.
Hartley leaves Simply Business for Danish insurer
Former Simply Business product manager Robert Hartley is to join Danish insurer Qudos as an underwriter.
Davies support staff in consultation over Stoke move
Davies Group is in consultation with around 30 support staff over the relocation of their roles to the adjuster’s new Stoke-on-Trent office, Post can reveal.
Higos teams up with NCI on pet insurance offering
NCI Vehicle Rescue has agreed a partnership with independent broker Higos Insurance Services to exclusively provide its network of branches with pet insurance.
Insurance Fraud Awards: Deadline approaching
With the deadline of this Friday (27 June) looming for the Insurance Fraud Awards, there is still time to be in the running to win one of these prestigious gongs.
ABI outlines Flood Re SME exclusion stance at Defra meeting
The Association of British Insurers reiterated its view there is no evidence SMEs have a problem accessing affordable flood cover at a meeting between government and representative organisations yesterday.