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Scotland could face a claims epidemic following whiplash changes
Whiplash reforms and a new tariff system could give rise to a claims epidemic in Scotland, DWF has warned.
Lloyd's to announce post-Brexit hub by the end of March
Lloyd’s of London will reveal the location of its post-Brexit base by the end of this month, Post understands.
XL Catlin appoints Tim McMahon to property insurance CUO
XL Catlin has promoted Tim McMahon to the newly created role of global chief underwriting officer, property for insurance.
Insurance Marketing and PR Awards: deadline for entries fast approaching
The Insurance Marketing and PR Awards are returning in 2017, and you only have two days to make sure you are in the running.
XL Catlin partners with Startup Bootcamp
Insurtech accelerator Startup Bootcamp has entered into a partnership with XL Catlin.
Ogden rate change goes live at minus 0.75%
The Ogden discount rate changed today from 2.5% to minus 0.75% following the Lord Chancellor's announcement last month.
Chung joins Bank of China in Hong Kong
Ben Chung, former technical director at Hong Kong broker Nova Insurance, has joined Bank of China Insurance.
MPs investigate whiplash claims
The Justice Committee is launching a short inquiry into whiplash claims and on government plans to raise the small claims limit for personal injury.
We Specialty and Hiscox collaborate on political risk
French managing general agency We Specialty has partnered with Hiscox to cover political violence, terrorism and political risk.
ABI blasts 'fake news' report on falling whiplash claims
The Association of British Insurers has branded a Capital Economics report into the falling rate of soft tissue injury claims as “fake news”.
PRA to review Solvency II reporting requirements
The Prudential Regulation Authority is to conduct a review of Solvency II reporting requirements, in an attempt to ease insurers' reporting burdens.
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This week in Post: Renewing your motor policy? That’s Numberwang
Renewing your motor insurance policy as a consumer feels like an instalment of Numberwang, with numbers seemingly plucked out of thin air.
Guernsey and China sign regulation MoU
Guernsey has signed a memorandum of understanding with the China Insurance Regulatory Commission, signalling an increased level of cooperation between the regulatory bodies of both markets.
Global insurance M&A fell 13% in 2016, says Clyde & Co.
Last year the number of completed mergers and acquisitions of general / life insurers and reinsurers across the world fell 13% from 2015 according to global law firm Clyde & Co.
Insurance Council of Australia appoints Suncorp's Day as president
Following the sudden departure of QBE's former group COO Colin Fagen earlier this year, the Insurance Council of Australia has named his replacement as president.
Blockchain-based insurtech company could settle claims in seconds
Blockchain based insurtech company Iclaims has come up with an app-based solution that could settle single item claims in seconds.
RSA appoints Gearey as CRS MD
RSA has appointed James Gearey has managing director for Commercial Risk Solutions.
Brexit could drive mergers and acquisitions in 2017
Brexit could result in a wash of distressed insurance businesses, driving a rise in mergers and acquisitions, a report has warned.
Greenlight Reinsurance Ireland appoints ex-Liberty chief as CEO
Property and casualty reinsurer Greenlight has appointed ex-Liberty boss Patrick O’Brien as CEO of the company.
Ogden change could raise reinsurance rates by 400%
Higher layer reinsurance rates could increase by up to 400% as a result of the change to the Ogden discount rate, experts say.
XL Catlin granted Monaco licence
XL Catlin has received regulatory approval to write business in Monaco.
Ecclesiastical UK underwriting profit tops £25m
Ecclesiastical has reported underwriting profits £25m from its UK and Ireland business in 2016, up from £11.6m in the prior year.