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In Depth: Haulage - a market in flux
The haulage industry poses many challenges to insurers, including a high volume of claims and a competitive rating environment.
Couple in Birmingham Airport blunder ‘wouldn’t have been able to claim on insurance’
The couple who booked a flight from the ‘wrong Birmingham’ may have been given a free holiday in consolation, but they would not have been able to claim on their travel insurance.
Allianz Group reports 21% growth in first quarter earnings
Allianz Group has seen its earnings increase to €2.2bn (£1.7bn) from €1.8bn in the same period last year.
In Depth: Insurer messages get ‘lost’ as brokers lament lack of face-to-face contact
Gaps in insurer regional offices and head count reduction are affecting services, claim brokers.
Video: Expertise from A-Z with Sarah Mallaby
As regulation of claims management companies is relinquished by Government and handed to the Financial Conduct Authority, what lies ahead for insurance companies?
Euler Hermes to cancel trade credit cover for Tata Steel firms in UK
Allianz-owned Euler Hermes will end its trade credit insurance cover for all Tata’s UK steel firms this week, Post understands.
Drones and Vnuk in the news; David Marock interviewed
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Blog: Taking action against climate change
Insurers have an important role to play in taking on climate change, both in terms of providing protection and as investors
Allianz UK direct home and motor exit a ‘good sign’ for brokers
Allianz UK’s proposed withdrawal from the direct home and motor markets was welcomed by brokers as it will go towards reducing competition in an overcrowded market.
Factory worker convicted in copy cat fraud case
A factory worker has been convicted of fraud after he tried to replicate a previous claim three times through a 'no win, no fee' law firm, despite no longer working at the business.
Bristol contact centre to be hit by majority of Allianz job cuts
The majority of the 170 Allianz roles put at risk due to its proposal to exit direct home and motor insurance are Bristol contact centre jobs, Allianz UK CEO Jon Dye said, with the potential withdrawal impacting 187,000 policies.
170 roles at risk at Allianz as direct motor and home exit proposed
Allianz UK could withdraw from the direct home and motor markets and has entered union discussions due to approximately 170 roles that would be impacted by the move.
Insurance Compliance Careers: The land of opportunity?
With so many rules and regulations within insurance, it is no surprise that jobs in this sector are plentiful. But are compliance staff enablers or blockers and how attractive is it as a career?
Video: Power hour - risk management
What additional services do insurance brokers need to consider?
The Insurance Marketing and PR Awards shortlist is out today
Today Post can reveal the shortlist for the Insurance Marketing and PR awards.
Video: Expertise from A-Z with Stuart Toal
With the casualty market affected by claims inflation and periodic payment orders, is casualty insurance still an attractive option for insurers?
Expertise from A-Z: Casualty - Into the unknown
The casualty landscape is ever-changing. Insurers and brokers must be aware of all developments when giving advice
Expertise from A-Z: Casualty - All you need is patients
The casualty insurance area witnesses changes to legislation all the time, so insurers and brokers must be on top of their game when it comes to educating and communicating with the employers they work with
The Claims Awards 2016 shortlist is out today
The Claims Awards shortlist is out today.
UK still long-term hotspot for shipping incidents
The British Isles, North Sea, English Channel and Bay of Biscay region is the area that has seen the most shipping casualties since 2006, according to Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty, despite total losses in the British Isles being down year-on…
Fraud: The fight goes on
The insurance fraud taskforce has reported, but now we are in limbo, so will there be work to ensure the report’s recommendations materialise or will it be a missed opportunity?
Admin fee transparency in the spotlight as insurers report 2015 results
Insurers' reporting of administration fees and non-risk income came under scrutiny in the 2015 full-year results reporting period as firms' balance sheets were dominated by commercial flood losses.
Vicarious liability broadening unlikely to impact policy wordings
Insurers are unlikely to tighten policy wordings in light of a Supreme Court ruling relating to the vicarious liability doctrine, as lawyers warn the industry to expect further widening of the principle in the future.
Construction: The fall guys
New safety regulations and sentencing guidelines will place additional pressures on firms to ensure construction safety – and it is likely SMEs will find it hardest to comply