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In series - On data: An era of androgyny
With gender set to disappear from the underwriting landscape at the end of 2012, what factors will insurers turn to when accessing risk?
Riot claims: Disorderly conduct
The fallout from last summer’s riot continues to rumble on, with consequential loss claims against the police relying on principles that can be traced back to the age of Robin Hood.
Broker focus - Personal lines: Survival tactics
Embattled personal lines brokers are facing a tough climate with falling incomes and business volumes, but those willing to adapt to the new environment can survive and prosper.
Post magazine – 2 February 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Former Autofocus employees face prison over 'doctored' credit hire evidence
“Flabbergasted” judges have granted Accident Exchange permission to apply to commit seven former Autofocus employees to prison for contempt of court.
Insurers face payouts over ‘tainted’ Autofocus reports
Major insurers face huge payouts to credit hirer Accident Exchange after a judge ordered “thousands” of cases involving “tainted” Autofocus reports to be heard by the Court of Appeal.
Chubb announces tie-up with National Windscreens
Chubb has today confirmed the appointment of National Windscreens as the high net worth firm’s preferred supplier of vehicle glass repair and replacement services.
Ex-Direct Line boss to chair A&A group after PE-backed MBO
Darwin Private Equity has entered into an agreement to acquire The A&A Group and Hyperformance Limited in a management buyout.
Flooding, fraud and asbestos: ABI outlines 2012 priorities
The Association of British Insurers has outlined the key priorities for 2012 to reduce insurance costs including seeking a free market flood model and dealing effectively with asbestos claims.
Rival insurers remain committed to in-house adjusters despite Aviva move
UK insurers have affirmed their commitment to in-house loss adjusters, following the news that Aviva has transferred 80 of its claims staff to a G4S subsidiary.
New Coverbox boss van der Merwe aims to beat telematics rivals on pricing
The new boss of telematics insurance provider Coverbox has outlined plans to better match premiums to its customers’ driving habits, insisting the current ‘pay-as-you-drive’ players are not making best use of the available technology.
Credit hire: Two sides to the story
Credit hire organisations and insurers are blaming each other for the cost of credit hire. With the Office of Fair Trading conducting a review, will anyone emerge victorious?
Post magazine – 26 January 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Thai cat fund could prove too costly for reinsurers
International reinsurers will have to be “seriously convinced” the Thailand government’s catastrophe fund is profitable if they are to insure it.
Trio arrested for selling fake Groupama policies
The police fraud unit has arrested three individuals suspected of selling fraudulent policies under the Groupama name.
Legal cover firm creates online broker portal
A motor and family legal cover provider has launched a free online portal which allows brokers to browse policies and documents on 50 types of commercial and personal lines cover.
Cyclists urged to support Allianz-backed bike ride
The Prince’s Trust has announced that its Palace to Palace cycle ride will be coming to the West Midlands for the first time.
Cruise ship disaster: Hannover Re hit with multimillion pound loss
International reinsurer Hannover Re has suffered a marine hull loss of €30m from the Costa Concordia disaster.
Spotlight on whiplash claims highlights importance of good documentation
Recent news stories about whiplash claims are a reminder for doctors to ensure they take robust notes when treating patients presenting with neck injuries following car accidents, according to the Medical Protection Society.
AA finds home insurance premiums rising steadily
Home insurance premiums continued a steady upward trend towards the end of 2011, with the average quote for annual buildings, contents and for combined policies rising by 11% over the course of last year.
Your say: Catalytic converters targeted
Having read the article on the authorities’ slow reactions to metal theft I wanted to highlight that another area being targeted by thieves is motor catalytic converters.
News analysis: Groupama UK up for sale — but who will buy the group?
Will Groupama be sold lock, stock and barrel or broken into an insurer and its broker parts?
Government must pass whiplash legislation quickly claim insurers
Insurers have backed calls for legislation, if something is to be done quickly about spiralling whiplash claims in the UK.
Expert analysis: Gender confusion
European Commission guidelines provide scant clarity on what is, and isn’t, deemed ‘new’, says Mathew Rutter.