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5000 on standby for insurers’ winter flooding response
Insurers have thousands of staff on standby to deal with severe flooding this year, the Association of British Insurers has said.
Startup Bootcamp reveals 10 start-ups for insurtech acceleration programme
Startup Bootcamp has revealed the top 10 insurtech start-ups for its 2017 acceleration programme.
World Aids Day: Travel insurers need to overcome ‘resistance’ to covering HIV
The insurance industry still needs to take greater steps to provide cover for HIV and HIV-positive people.
London Market launches online platform as part of modernisation agenda
The London Market Group has launched an online portal which will enable brokers and service companies to submit premiums electronically.
Trio of promotions at Arthur J Gallagher
The president of Arthur J Gallagher's property & casualty operations, James Gault, has been promoted to the newly created position of chairman.
Revealed: RSA potentially faced with exposure to football abuse claims
RSA has admitted it has “potential exposure” to recent claims arising from abuse at professional football clubs.
Irish Insurance trade bodies to merge in anticipation of post-Brexit rush
Two of Ireland’s insurance trade bodies are planning to merge as the country prepares for an influx of business from the UK post-Brexit.
Ford to test autonomous cars on European roads
Ford is to begin testing autonomous cars on European roads in 2017.
Access to Justice urges MoJ to extend whiplash consultation deadline
Access to Justice has written to the government asking for the consultation period for personal injury reform to be extended beyond the current deadline.
ICO fines broker for sending 136,000 unsolicited texts
The Information Commissioner's Office has fined a London-based broker £30,000 for sending thousands of unsolicited text messages.
Post docu-video: State of the Broker Nation: The future face of broking
In an increasingly connected world customers are turning to mobile devices to fulfil their needs. How can insurance brokers evolve to protect their future from disintermediation?
Chaucer expands Singapore treaty team
Lloyd's specialist insurance group Chaucer has appointed former Swiss Re manager Ong Chee Koon as class underwriter to join its Asia treaty team in Singapore.
Kaikoura earthquake could cost New Zealand's insurers NZ$5bn
New Zealand's powerful South Island earthquake on 14 November could cost the local insurance industry up to NZ$5bn (£2.8bn) but the sector has plenty of capital to cope according to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
IUA: Single market access is key Brexit concern
The London insurance market must maintain access to the single market following Brexit negotiations, the International Underwriting Association has warned.
Pool Re chairman joins Neon as non-executive chairman
Neon has appointed Pool Re chairman Geoff Riddell as non-executive chairman.
Neos enters partnership with Zoopla Property Group
Connected home insurance provider Neos has acquired investment as part of a new partnership with Zoopla Property Group.
Henderson acquires Sunderland-based Branch Insurance Brokers
Henderson Insurance Brokers has acquired Sunderland-based Branch Insurance Brokers.
Lib Dems urge rethink on IPT increase
An early day motion has been raised by the Liberal Democrats’ leader for the government to rethink its decision to increase the insurance premium tax.
Motor trader jailed in £10,000 crash for cash scam
A motor trader who tried to claim almost £10,000 for a staged crash for cash accident has been sentenced to 20 months in prison.
Watchstone suspends planned capital returns until Slater & Gordon claim resolved
Watchstone Group's planned capital returns to investors is on hold until its warranty claim with Slater & Gordon has been resolved.
Large rise in China and Hong Kong cyber attacks, says PWC
Cyber attacks on businesses in China and Hong Kong have soared in the last two years according to research from a PWC survey.
Latitude creates P&I data tool
Hong Kong-based marine broker Latitude has created an online tool to compare data of the 13 marine P&I mutuals of the International Group.
Six out of 10 brokers do not see Brexit as a threat
More than six out of 10 brokers do not see Brexit as a threat, research has revealed.
Broker Direct to help brokers affected by potential LV home withdrawal
Broker Direct has offered help to its brokers who may be affected by any decision LV takes to withdraw from brokered home business.