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Third Tesla crash raises fears over safety of driverless technology
A third Tesla car has crashed using the driverless 'autopilot' feature, raising fears over the safety of the technology.
Building Block car hire excess product available to Right to Health customers
Right to Health is to offer its customers a car hire excess product from Building Block Insurance.
Climate change to outpace planned flood safeguards
Changes in climate are likely to outpace efforts to safeguard UK infrastructure against further flooding, a new report from the Committee on Climate Change has claimed.
Over a third of firms rate service as most important factor when buying PI insurance
Over a third of professional firms rate service as the most important factor in selecting professional indemnity insurance, a survey from Brunel Professional Risks has found.
Insurance industry faces ‘customer expectation challenge’, claims Target Group
The insurance industry faces a ‘customer expectation challenge’ according to new research from Target Group.
GRP closes in on MGA One Commercial as Primary mulls offers for UK General, Rural and Lorica
Insurance investment vehicle Primary Group is in discussions with consolidator Global Risk Partners about the potential sale of a number of assets including its commercial specialist One Commercial.
Clyde & Co opens new Dusseldorf office
Law firm Clyde & Co is expanding its European network with a new office in Dusseldorf through the hire of two leading insurance partners, Henning Schaloske and Dr Tanja Schramm and insurance counsel, Dr Daniel Kassing.
PPL binds first standalone terrorism risk
The first standalone terrorism risk was bound on the London Market’s electronic placing platform within the first hour of trading yesterday morning.
Capsicum DA appoints Paul Godfrey as director
Capsicum Delegated Authority has appointed Paul Godfrey as director.
Dual Group appoints Richard Clapham as regional CEO for UK and Europe
Dual Group has appointed Richard Clapham as regional CEO of Dual Europe, and CEO of Dual UK.
Brightside signs new motor agreement with Covea Insurance
Brightside Group has signed a new agreement with Covea Insurance, following Markerstudy's withdrawal of agency with the Group in May.
Insurers welcome driverless cars consultation paper
Insurers have welcomed the consultation paper released today by the Department for Transport on the use of autonomous cars on the road.
Aviva launches campaign to increase customer clarity on insurance
Aviva has launched a campaign to remove uncertainty and increase confidence in the way insurance works with enhancements to its small business packaged policies.
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French lobby groups join forces following Brexit
Two French lobby groups have combined to form the French Insurance Federation, representing over 99% of the local market.
Driverless cars could be used 'as a potential weapon', says Axa
Driverless cars could be vulnerable to cyber attacks and could even be used as a “potential weapon" in a city, a report from Axa has warned.
20% of financial services jobs 'could be lost following Brexit'
A fifth of jobs in London’s financial services industry could be relocated because of Brexit.
Consultation starts on 'revolutionary' changes to insurance over driverless cars
A major consultation on the use of autonomous cars has been launched officially today by the Department for Transport.
Aviva to be hit by Homeserve deal
Aviva is to be hit by the effects of its UK general insurance underwriting profitability due to its recent deal to underwrite Homeserve’s home assistance products.
15 insurers agree to link bonuses to gender diversity
Fifteen insurance firms have signed up to a new government charter designed to improve gender diversity in senior positions within the sector.
London Market Group's PPL to go live
The London Market Group's new electronic placing platform – PPL - has begun trading.
Compare the Market IPO could be worth £2bn
The group behind price comparison site Compare the Market, is considering an initial public offering next year valued at £2bn.
Smartdriverclub Insurance could be 'game changer' for the insurance industry
Gibraltor based managing general agent Smartdriverclub has launched its new motor insurance telematics concept.
Price of comprehensive car insurance rises by 19%
Average comprehensive car insurance prices have seen an increase of 19% during the second quarter of 2016 while third party, fire and theft policies reached their most expensive since 2006.