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ABI conference: Keynote speaker on the government's economic stance
Bids by the Northern Irish Assembly and the Scottish Parliament to obtain control over tax could have more success of the UK economy fails to improve on the “slow and sluggish” rate of growth that could blight the next few years.
ABI conference: Cable calls on insurers to lead corporate reform
Business Secretary Vince Cable today unveiled a three-pronged strategy to counter the UK culture of short-termism and bolster corporate governance, while ensuring the proper functioning of capital markets.
Beachcroft and DAC in merger talks
Beachcroft and Davies Arnold Cooper are in talks over a potential merger that would create an insurance law firm with combined revenue of close to £175m.
Post Magazine - 23 June 2011
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Post launches new Facebook page - Post 1840
Post has launched a new Facebook page covering everything from the latest insurance news to discussions about the representation of the industry in films.
ABI Conference: Guidance on Test Achats due by year end
Jonathan Rees, director general at the Government Equalities Office, said that guidance from the European Commission on what the gender directive judgement means should be ready by the end of the year.
ABI Conference: FSA and Eiopa clash over Bank of England role
The Financial Services Authority has clashed with the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority over the Bank of England’s role in the regulation of the insurance sector.
Hastings eyes Aviva and Allianz in 2012 IPO push - Insurance News Now - 23 June 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the news that the panel of insurers at Hastings Direct has more than doubled in size since an MBO 18 months ago. The firm is due to sign another five companies…
Hart leaves KGM as Canopius launches UK retail division
Colin Hart, chef executive of Canopius-owned KGM Motor is set to leave the group amid a restructure that sees the formation of a new UK retail division.
ABI Conference: FSA and Eiopa clash over Bank of England role
The Financial Services Authority has clashed with the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority over the Bank of England’s role in the regulation of the insurance sector.
ABI Conference: Single European insurance regulator likely "within years"
The European insurance industry will eventually be regulated by a single continental body rather than a number of country regulators, Eiopa’s Carlos Montalvo Rebuelta has claimed.
Hastings eyes Aviva and Allianz in 2012 IPO push - Insurance News Now - 23 June 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the news that the panel of insurers at Hastings Direct has more than doubled in size since an MBO 18 months ago. The firm is due to sign another five companies…
Groupama urges government to act on referral fees
Groupama Insrances has called on the government to ban referral fees following publication of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.
ABI Conference: Single European insurance regulator likely "within years"
The European insurance industry will eventually be regulated by a single continental body rather than a number of country regulators, Eiopa’s Carlos Montalvo Rebuelta has claimed.
Antares appoints new senior risk analyst
Specialist Lloyd’s insurance, business Antares, has appointed Faraz Khalid as senior risk analyst in the legal, risk and compliance team for its Antares Managing Agency business.
New anti-fraud tool launched in battle against 'cash-for-crash'
Esri UK today has launched a new geographic information system software tool to help combat insurance and banking fraud.
Another insurer resigns from the ABI over Jackson stance
Elite Insurance Company has confirmed that it will be resigning from the Association of British Insurers with immediate effect.
ABI/KPMG: 98% of UK insurer bosses "very worried" by EU impact
The insurance industry has a key role to play in helping UK consumers manage their financial commitments, but first it needs to improve its reputation.
ABI/KPMG: 98% of UK insurer bosses "very worried" by EU impact
The insurance industry has a key role to play in helping UK consumers manage their financial commitments, but first it needs to improve its reputation.
Confidence falls in insurance, banking and finance sectors
Confidence among banking, finance and insurance professionals continues its downward trend, according to the latest UK Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) from ICAEW and Grant Thornton.
Industry responds to Justice Bill
The industry has responded to the government’s reforms to ‘no win no fee’ arrangements outlined as part of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill published today.
Government embarks on 'no win no fee' regime change
The government will implement the bulk of Lord Justice Jackson’s review into civil litigation costs with the publication of its Justice Bill presented in the House of Commons by Ken Clarke this afternoon.
Confidence falls in insurance, banking and finance sectors
Confidence among banking, finance and insurance professionals continues its downward trend, according to the latest UK Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) from ICAEW and Grant Thornton.
Dual appoints Manchester underwriter
Dual Corporate Risks has appointed Christopher Blake as a professional indemnity underwriter in the company’s national business unit.