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Zurich campaign to abolish damages for fraudsters draws industry support
The potentially ground-breaking decision by Zurich fraud bosses to take their fight to refuse payment on the genuine element of a fraudulent third-party claim to the Supreme Court has drawn praise from industry peers.
Battle for broker schemes hots up as players bolster ranks of expertise
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has secured four new broker schemes, just weeks after pledging to refocus its efforts on intermediary deals, as insurers scramble to pick up lucrative broker schemes.
Ferma launches 2012 benchmarking survey
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations launches the 2012 Ferma Benchmarking Survey today.
Hastings hits back at Which? report
Hastings Direct is the latest insurer to accuse Which? of using "inaccurate data" in its report on insurer charges.
Which? to correct exaggerated policy fee allegation against Axa and Swiftcover
Which? has said it will print a correction over its allegation that Axa and Swiftcover charge "flat fees" to change customer details.
Willis launches new online trading portal with Simply Business
Willis has teamed up with Simply Business to launch eQuote, a new e-trading comparison platform for the exclusive use of Willis Networks members in the UK.
Which? investigation reveals insurers 'taking consumers for a ride'
Consumer group Which? has accused home and motor insurers of charging policyholders exorbitant hidden fees for basic policy changes and renewals.
Axa appoints new product household director
Axa Personal Lines has recruited Gareth Howell who will be based in its Cobham offices.
Website review: Admiral
Web performance specialist Compuware Gomez puts Admiral to the test
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Your say: uncovering dishonest drivers
It is no secret that a large quantity of drivers who have not recently claimed, and whose circumstances have not changed, are nonetheless paying increased insurance premiums.
Police pay out, but insurers raise questions over BI cover and riot locations
Insurers are starting to receive payments from the police for losses incurred from last summer's riots, but one has called for improvement in the Riot (Damages) Act to cover business interruption losses.
Talks turn to Solvency II and IPO benefits as Project Noah claims wide support
The bosses behind the Project Noah flood solution believe proposals to establish a UK risk pool with £14bn of reinsurance capital could provide a crucial solvency boost for insurers with IPO ambitions.
Case underlines compliance dangers for brokers selling 'package' products
A Jersey Royal Court judgment against the Channel Island's largest insurance broker, Giles-owned RA Rossborough, should act as a warning to insurers and brokers.
OFT demands Competition Commission review of private healthcare provision
The OFT has referred the market for privately funded healthcare services in the UK to the Competition Commission for investigation.
Axa sells Bluefin benefits consultancy to Capita
French insurer Axa has agreed to sell its employee benefits consulting business, Bluefin Corporate Consulting, to Capita for £50m on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
Axa sells Bluefin's employee benefits arm
Axa is selling Bluefin's employee benefits consulting business, Bluefin Corporate Consulting, to Capita for £50m.
Markel launches into marine in Canada
Markel International’s Canadian firm Elliott Special Risks has hired a team of four marine professionals from what used to be Axa for its Montreal office.
Axa warns of Easter accidents claims peak
Axa Personal Lines has warned of costly DIY accidents over the double Bank Holiday weekend, warning that claims peak on Easter Monday.
Aspen hires chief underwriter for northern region
Aspen Risk Management has appointed Steve Cheshire as head of underwriting for its business in the north of England.
Five shortlisted for Claims Awards Rising Star gong
Post can today exclusively reveal the shortlist for the Claims Awards Rising Star category.
Axa and CII team up on underwriting academy
Axa Commercial Lines has launched an underwriting academy in partnership with the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Rating agencies: The rating game
Nations and businesses alike are growing critical of rating agencies, so is a downgrade as damaging as it used to be?
Personal injury firms feel pinch as pressure to consolidate intensifies
The sudden demise of Manchester-based personal injury law firm Donns, with ongoing cases sold on and all staff made redundant, has been hailed as a portent of market shake-up and consolidation, with other firms set to be swallowed up.