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Motor Claims 2013: Aviva and Apil clash over whiplash medical evidence
Aviva claims director Dominic Clayden has questioned whether medical evidence should be a requirement for all low-level whiplash claims after expressing disillusionment with the current system.
Scottish Independence: Scot free?
With a referendum on Scottish independence due next year, will an independent Scotland cause problems for the insurance sector, or is it business as usual?
Aviva to sell Turkish unit say market sources
British insurer Aviva has tasked Barclays with selling its Turkish unit Aviva Sigorta, according to Reuters.
Mass: 'Aviva has identified the problem but not the solution'
Access to independent legal advice is likely to lower the number of fraudulent and whiplash claims, according to the Motor Accident Solicitors Society.
Blog: Has Biba found its valentine in Steve White?
It is now four months since Eric Galbraith announced his intention to leave the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, leading to fevered speculation about his successor.
Aviva calls for third-party ban in motor claims process
Aviva has launched a fresh attack on personal injury law firms, which it accuses of adding £1.5bn – or £118 per motor premium – in unnecessary costs to the motor insurance claims process.
Insurance Census: Age: The generation game
In the second of a three-part series on diversity in the industry, age comes under the spotlight. How are different age groups represented across insurance, and what is being done to entice the next generation of employees into insurance?
Motor Claims 2013: Panellists at loggerheads over credibility of medical evidence
Aviva claims director Dominic Clayden has questioned whether medical evidence is required in all low level whiplash claims, after expressing disillusionment with the current system.
Post magazine – 14 February 2013
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Aviva "delivering on promise" to strengthen cost base
Aviva should be viewed as a "strong restructuring story" given most of the "heavy lifting" to improve its cost base has been completed through the disposal of underperforming business units, according to equity analysts Panmure Gordon.
Top five European news stories
The top five news stories from wwww.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Assurant director joins competitor as MD
The Source has appointed Assurant Intermediary's former sales & marketing director Kevin Paterson as its new managing director.
BISL and RSA among firms topping affinity partnership value table
Research into the effectiveness of personal lines affinity schemes has uncovered the identity of firms rated as offering the best partnership value.
Aviva axes Matthews in leadership reshuffle
Aviva has moved to restructure its top tier in a move that sees its executive director of developed markets Trevor Matthews depart.
Former UK GI CEO McMillan to become Aviva Europe boss as Trevor Matthews quits
David McMillan has been appointed CEO of Aviva Europe.
Insurance Census: Gender: Battle of the Sexes?
In the first of a three-part series on diversity in the industry, Post analyses the role of gender in insurance. Does the traditional image of a male-dominated industry hold true, or do females have a strong presence across the sector?
Aviva launched mid-market tools for brokers
Aviva has launched Aviva Premier, a range of tools aiming to help brokers win and retain more mid-market business.
Market Moves: Reshuffles at Ace Group and Axa represent week's main moves
Ace Group, Axa and Legal & General were the most active firms in the recruitment space this week, with the trio making major reshuffles. Ace rejigged its Europe, Middle East and Africa claims team, Axa added new executives to it direct and partnerships…
Swinton and Esure owed over £1m by Drive Assist
Swinton and Esure are owed more than £1m each by failed credit hire company Drive Assist.
Aviva launches iPad app following broker feedback
Aviva has introduced an iPad app to its online trading platform Fast Trade, with a view to providing brokers with the facility to ‘quote and buy’ online in less than five minutes.
Machell to leave Aviva; AIA veteran lined up as successor in Asia
Simon Machell, chief executive of higher growth markets, Aviva is to leave the company at the end of February.
Insurers hit back at accusations of stricter policies on claims payouts
Tensions have erupted between the broker and insurer trade bodies after the British Insurance Brokers' Association took to breakfast television to air members' complaints about insurer policies on paying claims.
Second phase of Aviva 'diet' to target cash generation
The second phase of the Aviva restructuring process will put the 'slimmed down' insurer on a fitness regime with a view to generating more cash, according to analysis carried out by Investec.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.