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ECJ insurance pricing decision is "a pragmatic compromise”
Mathew Rutter, financial service partner at national commercial law firm Beachcroft said that whether one agrees with the ruling or not, at least the court has given the insurance industry time to adapt.
Kennedys expands into Portugal
Law firm Kennedys expansion continues with the opening of its eighth international office in Lisbon.
Kennedys expands into Portugal
Law firm Kennedys expansion continues with the opening of its eighth international office in Lisbon.
ECJ gender ban is “disappointing”
The decision by the European Court of Justice to ban the use of gender in insurance policies from December 2012 is disappointing news according to the Association of British Insurers.
ECJ gender ban is “disappointing”
The decision by the European Court of Justice to ban the use of gender in insurance policies from December 2012 is disappointing news according to the Association of British Insurers.
Insurers warned to make most of 2012 leeway following gender ruling
Grant Thornton has warned insurers that attention to the change-over timing will be needed, following the European Court of Justice ruling on gender.
Insurers warned to make most of 2012 leeway following gender ruling
Grant Thornton has warned insurers that attention to the change-over timing will be needed, following the European Court of Justice ruling on gender.
Merlin launches escape of water claims hub
Loss adjuster Merlin has unveiled a dedicated resource to handle escape of water claims.
Go Compare warns of less transparency in premium calculation
The European Court of Justice ruling that insurers cannot calculate premiums based on gender from 21 December 2012 will make premiums more expensive, spleeling bad news for drivers spells bad news for drivers.
Go Compare warns of less transparency in premium calculation
The European Court of Justice ruling that insurers cannot calculate premiums based on gender from 21 December 2012 will make premiums more expensive, spleeling bad news for drivers spells bad news for drivers.
Sheilas’ Wheels will not change marketing strategy
Women only insurer, Sheilas’ Wheels, said that when the gender ruling becomes law in the UK, it will comply with it, but it has no intention of changing its marketing or diluting its appeal to women.
Sheilas’ Wheels will not change marketing strategy
Women only insurer, Sheilas’ Wheels, said that when the gender ruling becomes law in the UK, it will comply with it, but it has no intention of changing its marketing or diluting its appeal to women.
Gender ruling "flies in face of common sense"
RSA chief executive Adrian Brown has responded to the European Court of Justice's ruling on gender discrimination.
Gender ruling "flies in face of common sense"
RSA chief executive Adrian Brown has responded to the European Court of Justice's ruling on gender discrimination.
Gender ruling raises concern over age discrimination
In addition to raising insurance premiums for women, there are fears that today’s European Court of Justice ruling that gender based pricing in insurance is illegal, will lead to further challenges with regard to age discrimination.
Gender ruling raises concern over age discrimination
In addition to raising insurance premiums for women, there are fears that today’s European Court of Justice ruling that gender based pricing in insurance is illegal, will lead to further challenges with regard to age discrimination.
CEA opposes gender ruling
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has expressed disappointment at the European Court of Justice ruling preventing EU insurers from using actuarial and statistical factors based on sex in their risk assessment after 21 December…
CEA opposes gender ruling
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has expressed disappointment at the European Court of Justice ruling preventing EU insurers from using actuarial and statistical factors based on sex in their risk assessment after 21 December…
Female motor premiums likely to rise ahead of 2012 deadline
Insurance premium costs for men and women are likely to converge over the next 18 months following a European Court of Justice gender.
Female motor premiums likely to rise ahead of 2012 deadline
Insurance premium costs for men and women are likely to converge over the next 18 months following a European Court of Justice gender.
Young female drivers to pay more for insurance following EU ruling
A European Court of Justice ruling will end the use of gender in insurance pricing.
Young female drivers to pay more for insurance following EU ruling
A European Court of Justice ruling will end the use of gender in insurance pricing.
Ecclesiastical names new regional director
Ecclesiastical has appointed Julie Molloy as regional director for the northern region centre.
JLT announces 17% profit increase
Broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson has reported pre-tax profits of £119.4m for 2010 – an increase of 17% on 2009.