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Data Leaks: Plugging the leaks
With a new EU directive concerning data security expected later this year, insurers must make sure they exceed industry standards.
Insurer uptake of cloud on the up despite continued legacy issues
Two fifths of insurers are still allocating more than 70% of their technology budget on non-discretionary or run spend, rather than projects that might allow them to innovate and change their businesses.
LV wins retrial against PI claimant who pocketed £20k
A retrial has this week reversed a court's decision to award a pregnant woman around £20,000 in damages for personal injury.
Insurers sticking by Autoglass in wake of consumer criticism
Insurers that maintain commercial partnerships with Autoglass have vowed to work alongside the embattled windscreen repairer to address criticism of the firm’s service levels following its decision to scrap its branch network.
FWD’s Gaughan, Ingenie, LV and Aviva among winners at first Insurance Marketing and PR Awards
FWD founder Michael Gaughan was crowned the winner of the achievement award at the inaugural Insurance Marketing & PR Awards this afternoon.
Blog: Creating clear paths for the future generation of brokers
As Post's first instalment of its Young Broker State of the Nation research this week revealed the next generation of brokers have entered the market based on personal recommendations, LV's Mike Crane reflects on his own route to market and how things…
Household rate rises required despite long-term benefits of connected home
The connected home may favourably impact the profitability of the household market but benefits are unlikely to offset the effect of declining premium in the short term, according to insurers.
John O’Roarke teases details about post-LV career
He was once a top dog at Churchill. For the last eight years he has been behind one of the hottest success stories in insurance with LV.
LV pays tribute to Katy Hawker following her sudden passing
LV managing director John O’Roarke has paid tribute to the insurer’s former director of business change, Katy Hawker, following her sudden death at the age of 47.
Compulsory salvage code proposed to prevent written-off cars returning to the road
Insurers have backed proposals to mandate the salvage code of practice with a view to ensuring the most severely damaged written-off vehicles do not return to UK roads, Post can reveal.
Trust Insurance: Compulsory Motor: Time to engage
Motor insurers need to start talking to potential customers about their products, and show them they are more than just a grudge purchase.
LV's Crabtree to start Ifed secondment in May
LV has funded claims crime prevention team technical controller Matt Crabtree to undertake a six month secondment to the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department.
Working group touted to tackle Gibraltar VAT loophole frustration
Insurer frustration around the differing VAT rates incurred by UK and Gibraltar-based firms has led to calls for an industry working party to lobby government to level the playing field.
C-suite - Broker: Why I sleep soundly at night
It is not worth losing sleep worrying if you are doing enough digitally, says LV managing director, Phil Bunker.
Editor's comment: The right way to succeed
There comes a time when every CEO hangs up their hat and goes to spend more time in the garden or with family – but recent market developments have led to much debate over the right way and the wrong way to do this.
O’Roarke mulls non-exec role
LV general insurance managing director John O'Roarke is considering taking on a non-executive advisory position at the insurer when his current four-year deal comes to an end in 2016.
Insurers dismiss 'misleading' CRU figures showing declining whiplash claims
Insurers have described government figures obtained via an Association of Personal Injury Lawyers freedom of information request as “misrepresentative” of the true scale of whiplash claims.
Roundtable: Building a 21st century insurer
With new technologies emerging all the time and a generation of early adopting clients, insurers are going to have to keep up to date if they are going to compete and survive in the future
Biba bites: Kevin Gill
Post caught up with LV Broker operations director Kevin Gill, ahead of the Biba conference in Manchester.
Biba bites: Mike Crane
Post caught up with LV Broker commercial lines MD Mike Crane, ahead of the Biba conference in Manchester.
Biba bites: Michael Lawrence
Post caught up with LV Broker personal lines MD Michael Lawrence, ahead of the Biba conference in Manchester.
Biba bites: Phil Bunker
Post caught up with LV Broker MD Phil Bunker, ahead of the Biba conference in Manchester.
Trust Insurance Campaign: A thirst for knowledge
The Chartered Insurance Institute’s Made Simple campaign is the result of a year spent listening to customers and realising how much uncertainty surrounds insurance – and how much the buying public wants to learn.
Biba : What if Independent Insurance really did relaunch
On 1 April, Post broke the news that Independent Insurance was relaunching at the 2015 British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference as a managing general agent. Twitter was soon abuzz with comments, with a considerable number of people not noticing…