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Asia Analysis: Cambodia's slow insurance journey
A stable political situation and the introduction of more regulations will help spur Cambodia's insurance market writes Nicky Burridge.
RSM UK ordered to pay £85,000 in costs to Brightside
RSM UK has been ordered to pay £85,000 in costs to Brightside Group, within the next two weeks.
SSP says connection problems now ‘resolved’
SSP has “resolved” the issues affecting Pure Broking customers this morning.
London Market must ‘adapt and evolve,’ says Probitas senior underwriter
The London Market is afraid and reluctant to change, says Probitas senior underwriter James Andlaw.
Brightside and RSM UK appear in court in ongoing audit case
Lawyers for Brightside and RSM UK attended a hearing today at the Royal Courts of Justice.
This Week in Post: Party-crashing and party politics
This week I donned a dinner jacket and bow tie and headed to my first corporate Christmas dinner of 2016.
UK's IPT now 6th highest in Europe
The UK now has the 6th highest standard rate of insurance premium tax in Europe, coming after Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands and Finland.
Third outage hits SSP users
SSP has had another outage, and brokers have received no communication from the company as to why.
Axa completes consultation over move of 150 jobs
A consultation between a union and Axa over the relocation of 150 jobs from Kent to Birmingham has been completed.
Quiz of the week - 25 November
Test yourself on the news of the week.
Claims Club: Telematics data will reduce the number of claims
The data gleaned from telematics devices is continuing to help minimize risks on the roads and accidents are becoming easier to predict and prevent.
R&Q completes first US-based novation
Randall & Quilter has completed its first US-based self-insurer novation.
Fagen appointed Insurance Council of Australia president
Colin Fagen, QBE's chief operations officer, has been appointed president and chairman of the board at the Insurance Council of Australia.
Stephen Burr joins Pool Re as head of actuarial services
Pool Re has appointed Stephen Burr as head of actuarial services.
Brokers must offer more Shariah compliant products, says IIAL
The Islamic Insurance Association of London has called for brokers to better meet their Muslim clients’ needs by offering Shariah compliant products.
Claims Club: Businesses that fail to read the fine print end up paying out for damages
Insurers have a duty of care to customers to ensure they understand the limitations of fully comprehensive cover.
Marine cargo MGA launches with backing from Hiscox
A regional cargo market managing general agent has launched in the UK, backed by capacity from Hiscox and Lloyd’s syndicates.
IPT rise will cancel out benefits of whiplash reform for younger drivers
The increase in insurance premium tax will effectively cancel out the benefits from proposed whiplash reform felt by younger drivers.
Admiral CEO donates £3.94m of shares to own charity
Admiral CEO David Stevens has donated 205,000 shares, worth £3.94m to a charitable foundation in which he is the main trustee.
FCA publishes supervision plans for Insurance Linked Securities
The Financial Conduct Authority has outlined its proposed approach to the authorisation and supervision of Insurance Special Purpose Vehicles, which will facilitate Insurance Linked Securities business.
CMA's Philip Swift features on crash for cash TV exposé
Managing director of Claims Management & Adjusting Philip Swift provided expert insight for a TV exposé on a crash for cash scam aired on Channel 5 last night.
Hiscox appoints Juan de Castro as UK and Ireland COO
Specialist global insurer Hiscox has promoted Juan de Castro to chief operating officer of Hiscox UK and Ireland.
Munich Re eyes up Iran entry
Munich Re is considering plans to provide its insurance services to Iran following sanctions relief at the beginning of the year, according to Iranian news broadcaster Press TV.
Perils revises August Italy earthquake property losses
Insurance catastrophe market data firm Perils has increased its estimate of property insurance losses for the 24 August Central Italy earthquake.