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MP launches new Bill for psychiatric harm fairness
A new Private Members' Bill published this week calls for greater fairness for bereaved people and victims of psychiatric harm.
Serious injury guide potential precursor for future claimant and defendant engagement
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers is hopeful partnering with insurers on its serious injury guide will pave the way for future positive collaboration between the historically opposing claimant and defendant sides of the industry.
RSA launches fleet app for SMEs
RSA has launched a smartphone app for SMEs with fleets of up to 15 vehicles aimed at helping them reduce their operating costs and to promote safer driving.
Cycle of hurt to continue for motor insurers despite raised rates
The cyclical nature of the UK motor market is set to continue, despite the industry recently witnessing the biggest spike in premiums for the past five years, insurers have been warned.
Career Development: Royal tribute to Open and Direct’s Laverty
John Laverty, retail network manager for Open and Direct, has been honoured with a British Empire Medal at a ceremony in Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
Career File: Peter Harmer: IAG Labs boss to step up as CEO as Harmer steps down
Peter Harmer, CEO of IAG Labs, is to become managing director and CEO of Insurance Australia Group on 16 November.
Market Moves - 15 October 2015
All the latest movers and shakers on the insurance scene
Aviva questions guidelines calling for 5% uptick in whiplash damages
Aviva has expressed disappointment at the Judicial College’s decision to advise in its 2015 guidance that the damages for lower value whiplash claims should rise by at least 5%.
A-Plan appoints Hartley to acquisitions role
A-Plan Insurance has appointed Jonathan Hartley to the newly created role of acquisitions manager.
Adaption and innovation key themes from Ferma 2015
Insurers and brokers must be more agile to keep up with the emerging risks facing their clients, such as the sharing economy, according to commentators at the Federation of European Risk Management Associations Forum 2015.
Insurers dispute criticism of pre-med offers as driver of whiplash claims
Insurers have dismissed accusations that pre-medical offers are the main driver of erroneous whiplash claims and have instead criticised low quality medical reports while pointing the finger of blame at the claims management sector.
Consumer confusion mooted as potential outcome of add-ons ban
The incoming ban on the sale of opt-out add-on insurance policies could spark consumer confusion and ultimately lead to a smaller scale “PPI-style scandal”, according to industry observers.
NCI strikes pet insurance partnership with Aviva amid growth plans
Aviva has entered into an agreement with NCI Group to underwrite its pet insurance policies.
Aubert handed Willis Limited CEO role
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Nicolas Aubert as CEO of the firm’s principal UK regulated entity Willis Limited.
Claims Club Asia Q+A: Chay Wilkinson
Post interviews Chay Wilkinson, Markel's first head of claims for the Asia-Pacific region.
Jonathan Davey to depart SSP
Jonathan Davey is to depart SSP at the end of the month, Post can reveal.
Richard Mangion joins HDI Gerling in UK role
Industrial insurance company HDI Gerling has appointed Richard Mangion as UK director of finance and operations.
QBE names Roger Ball motor director
Business insurer QBE has appointed Roger Ball as director of motor, effective 1 January 2016.
Courier company owner given suspended jail sentence
The owner of two West Midlands-based courier companies who forged multiple motor fleet and freight liability insurance policies to win business worth more than £700,000 has been sentenced to 16 months in prison, which was suspended for two years.
Interview: Duncan Finch: More than a general ambition
Insurance giant Legal & General is on a mission to grow its general insurance offering in the UK. Post spoke to Duncan Finch, the man tasked with making that happen
Relocation and motor claims expected as St Albans sinkhole is filled
Work on repairing a sinkhole in St Albans that left more than 50 properties without water, electricity or gas has taken place at an estimated cost of £100,000 so far.
FCA ‘would consider' insurance issues in financial advice consultation
The Financial Conduct Authority has told Post that it would consider expanding a consultation on improving financial advice for consumers to include insurance issues if they are brought up during discussions.
C-suite - Broker: Communication during acquisition
Information for both clients and employees should be targeted and relevant.
The Zurich Insurance Masters: The final
Insurance Age is on a mission. A mission to find the best golfer in the insurance broker market.