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News analysis - RTA scheme extention: Statistically speaking
With the MoJ consultation on extending the RTA personal injury scheme now closed, Lynn Rouse asks how an evidential basis can be put forward with no sign of statistics on success to date.
Post Magazine – 21 July 2011
This week the Post team reports on DAS’ decision to close the Amicus Legal office in Colchester, a move which will cost 21 people their jobs.
Amicus to close Colchester office in efficiencies push – Insurance News Now – 21 July 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including DAS’ decision to close the Amicus Legal office in Colchester, a move which will cost 21 people their jobs.
Global Takaful contributions set to rise
Global Takaful contributions are expected to reach US$12bn by the end of the year, according to analysis by Ernst & Young.
Former Indy staff lose compensation after employment tribunal appeal
Hundreds of former Independent Insurance staff have lost the right to compensation after the liquidated company appealed an earlier ruling.
Insurance Insight Blog: If it’s good enough for Uefa . . .
When I took on this role as editor of what was then just an idea Post, the long running UK insurance weekly, had that its readers might be interested in Europe, I had little inkling of what was to follow.
Gibraltar GWP tops Lloyd's in motor insurance underwriting
Gibraltar is outperforming Lloyd’s of London in the motor insurance market, according to a report by Ernst & Young, and Admiral is leading the charge.
Gibraltar GWP tops Lloyd's in motor insurance underwriting
Gibraltar is outperforming Lloyd’s of London in the motor insurance market, according to a report by Ernst & Young, and Admiral is leading the charge.
Bennetts appoints e-commerce and marketing experts
Bike insurance provider Bennetts is expanding its e-Commerce team with the appointment of two new senior-level e-commerce and marketing experts.
Axa announces profit growth
Axa Assistance has announced a 5.2% growth in income from 2009 and an increase in net profit of £6.6m.
AM Best affirms ratings of German insurer SOVAG
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the issuer credit rating of 'bbb' of SCHWARZMEER UND OSTSEE Versicherungs-Aktiengesellschaft SOVAG. The outlook for both ratings remains stable.
AM Best affirms ratings of German insurer SOVAG
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the issuer credit rating of 'bbb' of SCHWARZMEER UND OSTSEE Versicherungs-Aktiengesellschaft SOVAG. The outlook for both ratings remains stable.
Volkswagen launches accident management product
Volkswagen Insurance Service, the insurance arm of Volkswagen Financial Services, has launched an accident management product.
Exclusive Fleet and accident content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with all the latest news and an article on how implementing a collision free culture can help fleet safety; as well as a View from the Top on how accident cover in Spain has been hit by the financial crisis.
Co-operative calls for tougher stance on false claims
The Co-operative Group is calling for tougher penalties for firms that encourage false personal injury claims and cold-call potential claimants via email, text or phone.
Accenture to ramp up insurance offering with swoop for Duck Creek
Accenture has entered into an agreement to acquire general insurance software specialist Duck Creek Technologies.
Facebook helps catch insurance fraudsters
A man who made a false insurance claim for a road accident that allegedly left him seriously disabled has been jailed for nine months after he posted pictures on Facebook of himself and his wife caravanning.
Ageas agrees five year GM partnership
Ageas bosses have agreed a five year deal, in principle, with General Motors to provide fully branded motor insurance products to Vauxhall and Chevrolet UK customers.
Thatcham names Neale Philips as strategy director
The Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre at Thatcham appointed Neale Philips, formerly of the AA, to the role of strategy director, responsible for developing a three-year plan to expand the business. It follows the appointment of chief executive Peter…
BGL Group launches new life insurance product
The BGL Group is moving into the life insurance market with the launch of a new level-term cover life product for customers.
Editor's comment: The force is with you
No sooner had the details of the dedicated insurance fraud police unit been revealed this week, than the first fearful voices started to emerge, concerned that this initial £9m bill will be just the tip of the iceberg.
Referral fees: End of the affair?
Despite recent calls for a ban on referral fees, the government must weigh up the wider considerations and consequences of its actions, explains Leigh Jackson.
Post history - Five years ago: Ditch lawyers to get more compensation
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Interview - Tom Woolgrove & Steve Maddock: Delivering the hard numbers
RBSI's Tom Woolgrove and Steve Maddock are faced with the daunting task of turning the business around ready for a flotation or sale, and they are already seeing some encouraging results, reports Lynn Rouse.