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Customers happy to buy car insurance online
Around 86% of consumers are comfortable with researching and buying motor insurance online without professional advice, according to a financial research company.
Arag markets "first" UK divorce cover
Legal expense insurer Arag is claiming to be the first to launch a UK divorce insurance product.
Insurance Insight September: Renewable energy, mobile technology and THB
Insurance Insight September is now live with an article on insurers’ growing interest in renewable energy; a look at the new demand for mobile insurance; and an interview with broker THB to find out about its latest expansion plans.
Embracing the mobile technology boom
Recent research suggests that with consumer demand for mobile devices on the increase insurance cover is set to grow. Jakki May reports on whether insurers are taking full advantage of this in emerging Europe.
Insured losses for Hurricane Irene "manageable" $6bn
The insured loss estimate for Hurricane Irene is said to be between $3bn to $6bn making the impact on insurers “material” but “manageable”, according to Fitch Credit Ratings.
People moves - 1 September 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 1 September 2011 edition of Post.
Takaful insurance: A future full of potential
Despite the failure of the first domestic Shariah compliant insurer, the Takaful market is predicted to have a great future. Sam Barrett looks at its potential for growth.
Broking - travel: Tailored travel
Brokers are struggling to keep pace in the travel insurance market, as aggregators take an ever-increasing share of the sector. Callum Brodie investigates the future of intermediaries in this highly competitive arena.
Lawyers target insurers through fraudulent claims
Solicitors practice Cost Advocates has warned of a growing trend of claimant lawyers submitting costs for personal injury claims.
Post Magazine - 1 September 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Debrett's launches HNW insurance cover
Publishers of books on etiquette and manners Debrett’s has launched a new insurance service providing comprehensive buildings and contents cover for “discerning” home owners.
Columbus Direct to offer ash cloud cover
Columbus Direct has launched a new ash cloud travel cover designed to protect customers in the event their travel plans are disrupted by a volcanic eruption.
Keelan Westall and CKW renegotiate claims deal
Property insurance brokers Cadogan Keelan Westall and Keelan Westall have renegotiated their delegated authority agreement with insurer Zurich to allow the in-house claims team to process and settle claims up to £5000 net of policy excess.
QBE launches travel product alongside RMCI
QBE has teamed up with yearabroadinsurance.com, a trading name of RMCI Insurance Brokers, to offer a new travel insurance product designed for students studying and working overseas.
Phoney insurer stopped after Gibraltar regulator warning
The website of the alleged phoney car insurer Unique Car Insurance has been disabled after the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission warned the public the firm was not regulated as claimed.
Polish insurer PZU sees profits rise after restructure
PZU SA, Poland’s largest insurer has posted profits up 33% after major restructuring.
Grant Ellis joins Prince's Trust Insurance Leadership Group
Broker Network and Countrywide Insurance Marketing chairman Grant Ellis is to join the committee of The Prince’s Trust Insurance Leadership Group.
View from the top: A multi-channel world
Many brokers will have read the recent update around Zurich’s personal lines strategy, following the announcement that we’re re-entering the direct channel later this year via an outsourced arrangement with Endsleigh, where the majority of new business…
Ex-Swiftcover CEO Blowers back with new online start-up
Online insurance broker Qmetric has been granted full Financial Services Authority approval and is said to be a “few weeks” away from adding three major insurers to the panel of its specialist consumer brand Policy Expert.
Crawford-Axa allegations unfounded
Twin-track investigations immediately launched following anonymous accusations of “sharp practices” in Crawford & Company’s handling of Axa claims have discovered the allegations to be unfounded.
Sterling: policy excesses to be reclaimed from police
Sterling Insurance has said it will not deduct policy excesses from riot claims and will reclaim the full costs from the police on behalf of policyholders.
Market update - High net worth: Time to raise rates in HNW?
Rates in the high net worth market are failing to reflect the risks posed, despite high claims costs. Chinwe Akomah reports on a sector that is starting to come under pressure to deliver results.
Risk update - Asbestos: Kept safe from harm
With the European Commission ordering the UK to amend legislation to ensure maintenance and repair workers are fully protected from asbestos, John Toms investigates the implications for the insurance industry.
Lew report: Lay witness views dismissed as judge backs council in manhole trip case
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.