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Webinar: Axa, Aviva and RSA to discuss impact of ADAS on insurers
There continues to be much chatter and speculation about the shape of vehicle automation and its impact on the UK motor insurance market.
Tokio Marine Kiln underwriting chairman to retire
Tokio Marine Kiln underwriting board chairman Robin Hargreaves will retire at the end of the year after spending his entire career with the company.
Axa and CDL launch Flood Re solution
Axa and technology firm CDL have launched the first Flood Re integrated solution available via a broker software house.
Only Young Drivers enters partnership with Trak Global
The young motor specialist broker Only Young Drivers has entered into a partnership with Trak Global.
Irish regulator boosts staffing levels ahead of predicted post-Brexit insurer exodus
The Central Bank of Ireland, which acts as the country’s insurance regulator, has increased staff levels by over 25% ahead of an expected influx of UK insurers post-Brexit.
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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
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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.