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Metal Theft: Copper and Robbers
New legislation promises to make life tougher than ever for scrap metal thieves and ease the demand on insurers – but why is the market unconvinced it will be effective?
Claims: Front of house?
Representing the main touchpoint between insurers and customers, claims departments are of vital importance but have traditionally struggled to attract top-level staff. Is this now changing?
Broker networks called into question after Aviva ends Willis relationship
Willis Networks’ remaining insurer partners have pledged support for the business despite broker concerns that insurers will exit network relationships as part of their pursuit of profitable commercial lines business, after it was confirmed it will sever…
RSA names Lightbown as Donaldson successor ahead of retirement
Neil Lightbown has been appointed as RSA's global specialty lines director from 1 May when he will take over the responsibilities of Paul Donaldson who is set to retire in early 2014.
Zurich calls for advance way of diagnosing whiplash
Zurich has welcomed the Transport Select Committee’s inquiry into whiplash and called for a more advanced way of diagnosing and proving whiplash injuries.
D&O: Responding to regulation
A change in the criminal code in Spain has thrown up a host of challenges for the nation's D&O providers, Anne-Louise Fogtmann writes.
Improving Underwriting: Driving Profits
Can a more sophisticated approach to underwriting help motor insurers finally turn a profit?
Zurich claims boss champions further RTA fixed cost reductions
Zurich’s casualty claims director believes reduced fixed recoverable costs for the Road Traffic Accident scheme could potentially be halved if a further consultation was to be given the go ahead.
FSA to ask for disclosure of claims data
The Financial Services Authority has published a discussion paper into transparency and effective disclosure as tools to improve accountability and build consumers’ trust.
Navigators gets gold Investors in People award
Pleasure boat insurer Navigators and General has seen its gold award from Investors in People renewed after first being issued in 2010.
Former NIG sales boss Parry in Lothbury deal
NIG’s former UK sales director David has been recruited by independent broker Lothbury in a bid to target regional growth.
Zurich disappointed with fraudster sentence
Having successfully defended a criminal case against crash for cash fraudster Mark Smith, Zurich has said it is disappointed that the fraudster did not receive a custodial sentence.
Zurich wins crash-for-cash conviction
The driver of a Porsche who has admitted deliberately causing a crash with a council van has secured the City of London Police's Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department its first crash-for-cash conviction.
Day joins Global Options advisory board
Global Options has appointed former Ace vice president Roger Day to its advisory board.
Zurich unveils Red Cross flood alliance
Zurich Insurance Group has formed a CHF 21m five-year alliance with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
Spanish construction: Unfinished business
The Spanish construction industry is in the doldrums with many building projects incomplete. How is this impacting the insurance industry? Edmund Tirbutt explains.
Zurich announces Red Cross alliance in flood resilience programme
Zurich has announced a CHF21m deal with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies that will see the pair work to improve disaster risk reduction efforts.
Career development: Stress due to poor economic climate takes its toll on Britain’s SMEs
Stress had a noticeable impact on businesses in 2012, according to more than two-fifths (42%) of senior managers from small and medium-sized businesses surveyed for Zurich’s latest quarterly SME Risk Index.
International: Are you protected?
A pan-European data protection regulation may enhance transparency and accountability, but could inadvertently hamper insurance activities, harming companies and policyholders.
Judical review rejection paves the way for Jackson reforms
The High Court’s rejection of a judicial review into the road traffic accident personal injury fees scheme has cleared the road for the implementation of the remaining civil justice reforms, unless an appeal is lodged.
High Net Worth: Rich Pickings
With an increase in providers of high net worth insurance in recent years, wealthy customers have plenty to choose from. What can firms do to stand out from the crowd?
RSA beats peers to eighth place in Sunday Times best employer list
RSA has become the highest ranking insurer in the Sunday Times Top 25 Big Companies to Work For in 2013, coming eighth overall, compared to sixth in 2012.
The Broker Business Club: Meeting of minds
Insurance Age has once again teamed up with Zurich Insurance to hold a series of Broker Business Clubs where some of the most influential insurers, brokers and stakeholders address and tackle the issues that matter to the modern insurance market. The…
The Broker Business Club: At your leisure
The most recent edition in our series of Broker Business Club roundtable discussions, in association with Zurich, took place in London in July. Our panel discussed the opportunities and threats within the highly specialised leisure market.