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Next government urged to take long-term approach by industry
Industry figures have implored the next government to take a long term approach to issues affecting insurance and to resist the temptation to unpick reforms that are starting to have a positive impact.
Peter Cullum departs Towergate
Towergate founder Peter Cullum has left the firm, along with former CEO Andy Homer.
MIB to take action as decline in uninsured drivers slows
Insurers have conceded they are largely powerless to prevent an uptick in uninsured drivers after the Motor Insurers' Bureau reported the number of motorists without insurance had “plateaued out” after a decade of steep decline.
Moore Stephens and Chantrey Vellacot to merge
Consultancy Moore Stephens is to merge with mid-tier accountants Chantrey Vellacot, the firms have announced.
Insurance fraudster given suspended sentence
A Liverpool man who manipulated an insurer's website to get £10,000 worth of car insurance for £10 has been sentenced.
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Brit syndicate bolsters position at Lloyd's as QBE slips down GWP list
The axing of unprofitable business by QBE has seen the insurer’s largest individual Lloyd’s syndicate plummet in terms of its top ten standing by gross written premium, as Brit moves up the rankings.
Pool Re CEO says cyber risk warrants public-private partnership
A public-private partnership in the area of cyber risk should be considered given the potentially systemic nature of the loss, according to Pool Re CEO Julian Enoizi.
Motor to be overtaken by home insurance growth at Hastings
Hastings CEO Gary Hoffman has targeted growth in the company's home insurance book after reporting "more than satisfactory" results for 2014.
Injury claim judged to be 'fundamentally dishonest'
A judge has found a woman's injury claim against her employer to be fundamentally dishonest.
Ignoring PCI-DSS rules could cost brokers 75% of new business
Research from call management specialists Callstream has shown that brokers failing to comply with Payment Card Industry-Data Security Standard regulations are seriously at risk of losing business as a result.
Pre-tax profit and GWP up in ‘strong' year for Hastings
Hastings has reported increases in net revenue, profit before tax and gross written premiums for 2014.
Charles Taylor announces result of rights issue
Professional services firm Charles Taylor has announced that it received valid acceptances in respect of 17,638,808 of the 19,722,762 new ordinary shares offered to qualifying shareholders in its three for seven rights issue, representing approximately…
Co-op reports insurance loss for 2014
The Co-operative's insurance division struggled in a "difficult market" and posted an operating loss of £7m for 2014, compared to a profit of £36m the previous year.
Insurers must consider impact of EU exit ahead of general election
UK-based insurers who underwrite European business should consider the consequences of the UK exiting or renegotiating its position within the European Union, according to AM Best.
Towergate assigned B- rating amid free cash flow pressures
Fitch has assigned TIG Finco, the new holding company for Towergate Group, a long-term issuer default rating of 'B-' with a stable outlook.
Covéa signs up to the IFR
Covéa Insurance has become the latest insurer to join the Insurance Fraud Register.
Tackling 'skills gap' must be priority for next government says CII
The transition from education to employment must be a key focus for the next government, whatever its composition, according to the Chartered Insurance Institute.
JLT's Hong Kong MD Cousins arrested following daughter's death
The managing director of JLT’s Hong Kong operation has been arrested following the death of his 15-year-old daughter on suspicion of "ill treatment or neglect" of a child or young person.
OIM replaces Hiscox as underwriting partner for CHIS
Arthur J Gallagher-owned OIM has replaced Hiscox as the underwriting partner for broker Care Home Insurance Services.
Perils revises loss estimate from windstorm Elon-Felix to €335m
Independent Zurich-based loss data provider Perils has disclosed its second loss estimate for windstorm Elon-Felix which affected Western and Northern Europe from 8 to 11 January 2015.
Loss adjusters appoint accountants to help with Holborn fire BI claims
Loss adjusters Crawford & Company and Cunningham Lindsey have assigned a number of in-house accountants after being appointed to handle business interruption claims emanating from last week’s electrical fire in central London.
Peter Blanc tipped to lead buyout at Aston Scott
Former UK retail CEO at Arthur J Gallagher Peter Blanc is set to return to the insurance market and lead a management buyout at broker Aston Scott.
Rebuilding trust in Towergate a priority for Egan following restructure
Towergate must rebuild trust and confidence in the brand following the completion of the deal to secure its financial future, according to interim CEO Scott Egan.