Conservatives
Metal Theft Bill moves on to the House of Lords
After a lively debate in Parliament last week, the Scrap Metal Dealers Bill has passed its third reading and moved on to the House of Lords.
Torrance backs clarity over burglar confrontation
Chris Grayling, pictured, plans to change the law to ensure householders who "over-react" when confronted by burglars will not face prosecution.
Renewable energy would generate growth, says RSA
Steve Kingshott, RSA's global director of construction, engineering and renewable energy, has called on the government to step up investment in renewable energy, arguing that it has a "critical role" to play in economic recovery.
National curriculum should include driving, says the AA
The AA is calling for driving education to be part of the national curriculum at a Conservative Party conference fringe event.
Legal chiefs angered by Downing Street snub at the motor premium summit
Only insurers were invited to the Number 10 meeting, leaving many sectors feeling left out in the cold.
EC gender directive guidelines a ‘disappointment’
The European Commission’s guidelines for applying the soon-to-be-implemented gender directive have added clarity but have been labelled a “disappointment”.
Insurers welcome compensation reform as legal firms blast government policy
Major UK insurers have responded to David Cameron’s vow to “kill off” the UK compensation culture by welcoming a reduction of health and safety red tape, while demanding safeguards to maintain safe workplaces.
Marine - Post-IUMI: High seas scrutiny
The recent International Union of Marine Insurance conference underlined the escalating piracy problem and tasked underwriters with delivering a cargo-specific solution.
Interview - David McMillan: Bullish about the business
Chief executive of Aviva UKGI, David McMillan is convinced the insurer has turned a corner and is on the path to greater profitability and growth
Penny Black’s insurance week
Penny was not at the Conservative Party conference this week but couldn’t help but notice her chums at Lloyd’s broker Windsor, which does a bit of business with the Tories, had pulled a blinder on the publicity front.
Insurers extend riot notification period
Insurers have extended their claims notification periods for claims resulting from the riots in response to the government’s own extension of the notification period under the Riot (Damages) Act compensation scheme.
Insurer estimates hit £750m as city riot damage racks up
RSA, Aviva and Axa are likely to incur the biggest losses from commercial property claims with the latest riot bill estimate hitting £750m, as Post went to press.
MPs for Financial regulation scrutiny panel unveiled
Half of a 12 member committee charged with scrutinising the government’s draft Financial Services Bill have been identified by the House of Commons.
DoT to respond to motor insurance inquiry "shortly"
The Department of Transport's road safety minister has said they will respond to last year’s inquiry on the cost of motor insurance premiums “shortly”.
Tax exemption option could lure back firms
Firms that have redomiciled for tax purposes could consider returning to the UK if a government-driven consultation on corporate tax for controlled foreign companies leads to substantial legislative changes, according to Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
Claims Club dinner & awards 2011
Jonathan Swift, chairman of the judging panel and Post's editor-in-chief, welcomed guests to the 2011 Claims Club annual dinner at Grand Connaught Rooms, London by praising the hard work that the claims industry does and explained that in aiming to…
Coalition government: State of the nation: one year on
Last week's overwhelming 'no' vote in the referendum on the UK's voting system has only served to deepen divisions and highlight political polar positions within government, but how does the insurance industry rate the coalition's first 12 months in…
Interview - Jonathan Evans MP: APPG - priorities, progress and provocations
Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance & Financial Services Jonathan Evans talks to Mairi MacDonald about the group's priorities, progress and provocations.
APPG - 20 years in force: Representation for the industry
With its 20th anniversary just passed, David Worsfold looks at the success of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance & Financial Services, detailing some key highlights from two decades of debate.
Former Jubilee boss denies sexism claims at tribunal
Former Jubilee group chief executive Clive Buesnel has denied claims that he planned to relieve Kate Lewis of some of her duties because of her gender when she held the post of finance and operations director.