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Law report: Insufficient evidence to prove link to periventricular leucomalacia
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Connection found for overseas job
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Digital Insurance Strategies: Online commercial market primed for lift-off
Businesses in the UK are ‘crying out’ to buy commercial insurance online, despite claims to the contrary from industry commentators.
Digital Insurance Stategies: Industry-wide smartphone claims app is way forward
Technology-savvy experts believe the introduction of an industry-wide smartphone claims app could improve take-up.
Brokers fear possible negative impact of Scottish independence on industry
As the Scottish National Party's campaign for independence in the 2014 referendum gets underway, the insurance industry has expressed concern about how it might be regulated in an independent Scotland.
Axa/QBE deals likely to pave way for onslaught of investment in Far East
The multimillion-pound deals struck in South East Asia by Axa and QBE last week produced the first ripple of what is expected to grow into a tidal wave of investment enquiries in the fast-growing region.
Aftermath of Japan earthquake serves as reality check for insurance industry
One year ago, Japan was shaken to its core by a magnitude nine earthquake. The shockwaves from Tohoku-Oki on 11 March 2011 are still causing ripples among insurers, risk modelling firms and reinsurers.
Ancillary income still under scrutiny, despite boost to Admiral profits
After easing the pressure built up during a bodily injury claims-ravaged third quarter, bosses at Admiral have been warned that this year's hot topic of ancillary income could yet provide a sting in the tail.
Career developments: Allianz unveils scholarship scheme
Allianz has launched a new scholarship programme for brokers hoping to gain a Chartered Insurance Institute diploma in insurance.
Law report: Claimants win in breach of covenant claim
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Case centred on 'affected person' status of landlord
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Digital Insurance Strategies: Boards need to see ROI from digital innovations
RSA direct arm More Than has delivered "six-figure" savings in a matter of months with its online renewal system, driving "huge benefits" for the business.
Digital Insurance Stategies: 2012 will finally be the year of the smartphone
This is the year for mobile technology to really take off, according to Amir Rozenberg, APM global manager mobile, Compuware Gomez.
ABI calls for reforms to free businesses from UK compensation culture
The Association of British Insurers has called for action to free businesses from the fear of the UK’s compensation culture and overzealous interpretations of health and safety rules that could hold back Britain’s economic recovery.
Ink Insurance appoints Whitelock to manage Bristol office
Ink Insurance has today revealed the opening of a Bristol office which will be headed up by former Brit boss Janice Whitelock.
L&G to offer travel and pet insurance
Legal & General's general insurance business is to expand into travel and pet this year.
Brightside calls for access to DVLA database to be driven forward
Brightside Group has warned that honest drivers are losing out on cheaper car insurance through a failure of the insurance industry to make immediate changes to the way applications are validated.
Scottish Provident pays out £90m in CI claims
Bosses at Scottish Provident have revealed they paid out £90m in critical illness claims last year, with a total of 91% of all CI claims paid by the company.
Aon and Axa team up to provide PI policy to IFAs
Aon Risk Solution and Axa Commercial Lines bosses have finalized an exclusive agreement to provide professional indemnity insurance for independent financial advisors in the UK.
Hannover Re latest group to reveal nat cat hit with 2011 results
Hannover Re this morning reported that its gross written premium in total business increased by 5.8% to Eur 12.1bn (2010: Eur 11.4bn).
China opens up investment opportunities for Taiwanese insurers
A number of Taiwanese insurers have received approval from Chinese authorities to invest in the mainland's stock market.
Lloyd's quartet back Asian terrorism insurance consortium
Xin Consortium, a new insurance vehicle specialising in a Asian terrorism insurance, has been launched in Singapore.
L&G records general insurance COR of 88% as new business jumps 38%
Legal & General reported this morning that its general insurance business recorded £304m of gross written premium in 2011.
FSA retail risk report slates insurers' sales
The Financial Services Authority has published its Retail Conduct Risk Outlook looking at the main risks consumers face in the next 12 to 18 months.