Personal
IIB backs FSCS review
FSA review good news for brokers declares Barbara Bradshaw, chief executive of the Institute of Insurance Brokers.
RBSI looks to close Finsure
If accepted the proposal to close the premium finance house will impact 80 staff.
Former Highway MD returns with start-up
Chris Hill back as CEO of Octagon Insurance
RBS CEO refuses to rule out trade sale for insurance arm
Stephen Hester admits an IPO is not the "only exit route" being considered.
ABI warns of 14% rise in annual insured flood losses by 2060
Director of general insurance and health Nick Starling said the finding have "serious implications".
Aviva sees UK GI volumes drop
However, group CEO Andrew Moss remains bullish about outlook for 2009 profitability.
Cunningham Lindsey helps police recover £2m stolen vehicle haul
Claims company assists in six week organised crime operation
Swinton seals four year deal
Open GI to support high street broker's Northern Ireland operation.
RBS sets 2013 deadline to divest insurance business
Bank sees RBSI as ripe for possible IPO.
Biba applauds FSCS review agreement
Financial Services Authority agrees to re-examine broker funding and fees
Insurance business model change - webinar now on demand
If you missed the recent Post, CSC, Zurich and Cambridge University webinar on the challenges of business model change in the insurance sector you can now watch the on-demand version.
RBS: insurance divestment decision will be made by Friday
Bank admits it will have to sell assets "not initially contemplated".
New aggregator claims market first
Active Quote launches into PMI market.
Co-op considering resillient repairs to combat flood claims
Head of home insurance James Hillon said insurers have a duty to take "lead role" to reduce claims costs.
Axa P&C result hit by UK commercial motor and non motor personal
However, group said Swiftcover was proving a success.
Interview - Coversure: Covering all bases for sure success
Having appointed two well-known market figures, Coversure's profile is on the up. Jonathan Swift met the senior team to get the lowdown on their plans for the franchise-based broker.
Criminal costs
The erosion of costs recovery in criminal cases could have profound effects, even to the extent of innocent parties pleading guilty to avoid substantial legal bills. Mark Skinner and Luke Blackburn detail developments.
At a total loss
Total loss management can cause headaches for claims handlers and policyholders alike. David Patten reflects on customer confrontations, insurer answers and whether there is a better way.
LEIG concerned at defamation proceedings insurance changes
Changes to insurance of proceedings ‘introduce great uncertainty’