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One in six to quit Aviva's Birmingham operation
Almost one in six staff at Aviva's Birmingham office have accepted voluntary redundancy.
DLG "transformation" sees shares oversubscribed, says Geddes
Direct Line Group chief executive Paul Geddes has described the 175p share price as "bang on" after trading began on the London Stock Exchange this morning.
DAS promotes from within to boost regional underwriting teams
Legal expenses insurer DAS is expanding its regional underwriting teams with the appointments of Peter Tierney and Neil McDermott as regional underwriters for the north and south respectively.
RSA backs revised CoA judgment but calls for more government action
RSA has added its voice to calls for the government to use the Court of Appeal's revised judgment in Simmons v Castle as a springboard for further industry reform.
DLG trading begins at 175p a share
Direct Line Group shares with an offer price of 175p have begun trading this morning on the London Stock Exchange.
View from the top: The triumvirate of trust
Reservation of rights does little to reassure the customer that their insurer will honour its promise, says Nicolas Aubert.
Choosing an insurer: The bigger picture
Price is naturally a factor medium-sized businesses consider when choosing an insurance partner, but it's time they learned that it shouldn't be the most important.
Choosing an insurer: Avoiding the money trap
The rush to the bottom over price by customers can only hurt the industry, but brokers are well placed to stop the rot by offering their clients advice on the difference that choosing the right insurer can make.
Your say: Telematics drives fair assessment
The current insurance market is not working well for motorists and is at risk of pricing drivers out of the market, says Linden Holliday.
Industry fears homeowner panic as flood agreement expiration approaches
Brokers in high flood-risk areas have accused the Association of British Insurers of failing to "nail its colours to the mast" amid growing concern over the lack of a long-term replacement for the Statement of Principles.
BBC documentary series debunks myth of 'easy crime' insurance fraud
A 10-part exposé of the work of insurance fraud investigators is to be screened on BBC One from Monday.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2012 - The winners
Guests were welcomed to the 2012 Insurance Fraud Awards at The Brewery in London by Jonathan Swift, chairman of the judging panel, who congratulated the industry on its efforts to raise the profile of insurance fraud as a topic worthy of debate and…
Damages uplift is ‘moot’ point for Direct Line Group IPO
Accountancy firm BDO has claimed the Direct Line Group floatation is unlikely to be affected by the Court of Appeal’s decision to stop personal injury claimants, who have entered a conditional fee arrangement before 1 April 2013, qualifying for a 10%…
Exaggerated claim thrown out in entirety on grounds of "abuse of process"
A woman who exaggerated a personal injury claim has walked away with no compensation at all after a court declared her actions represented an abuse of process.
RSA victory prompts rival rethink on repair strategy
RSA has seen off one potential dispute relating to its controversial motor repair model after signing a bilateral agreement with Groupama Insurances, although it is unclear whether this will survive the completion of Ageas' acquisition of Groupama.
Gregory becomes latest high-profile addition to CFC board following MBO
Newly independent CFC Underwriting has bolstered its board with another industry heavyweight in the form of former HSBC Insurance Brokers chief executive Philip Gregory.
Interview: David Mairs - my side of the story
Breaking a seven-year silence on the firm he founded, David Mairs defends the sale of Merlin, then Ashworth Mairs Group, to Hermes for £62m, offering his insight into the loss adjuster's downfall, the state of the market and why the time is right for his…
Thai floods: Lessons learnt
The floods that hit Thailand last year devastated the country and its economy. They also hit insurers hard in the pocket. Now the industry must make sure it is not caught by surprise again.
Editor's comment: Stars of the small screen
With the British public's general view of the industry leaning towards a default 'big bad insurer', any opportunity to tip the balance back a couple of notches should be jumped on for maximum effect.
Giles recruits ex-Towergate director to chair real estate division
Giles chief executive Brendan McManus has bolstered his expanding team with the appointment of former Towergate director Nick Crocker as chairman of the firm's new real estate division.
Allianz casualty boss wants MoJ fixed fee clarification
Allianz has become one the first major insurers to comment on the Court of Appeal's decision to revise the judgment made following the Simmons v Castle case relating to a damages uplift.
Claims 2012: ABI brands Riot Damages Act "inadequate"
Last year's riots in England demonstrated the need for radical reform of the Riot Damages Act, according to Aidan Kerr, head of property insurance at the Association of British Insurers.
Revised uplift judgment sparks impassioned responses from ABI and APIL
The Court of Appeal decision to revise its initial judgment relating to a 10% uplift in general damages has drawn contrasting responses from two of the key stakeholders from the hearing.
AMG founder Mairs returns to insurance fold with Merlin quartet
The founder of the now defunct loss adjusting group Merlin is poised to return to the insurance market in the first quarter of 2013 as an investor in a new building repair network.