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IFB and Met team up to tackle spectre of ghost broking
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has joined forces with the Metropolitan police to launch an education programme aimed at communities that have recently fallen foul of ghost broking activities.
View from the top: 2011: a case of déjà vu?
I have started 2011 with a strong sense of déjà vu as my colleagues in our claims teams deal with our customers' problems arising from the recent extreme weather conditions. I recall that January 2010 was much the same following another spell of bad…
Induced accidents are only small part of fraud problem
Policyholders staging or inventing road accidents to file fraudulent claims by far outstrip 'crash-for-cash' fraud — where an innocent policyholder is induced to collide with a fraudster's car, according to Keoghs.
Risk update - Health foods & supplements: A healthy risk
Forecasts suggest the global food supplement market could be worth $90bn by 2013. Shaun Randell examines the opportunities and risks insuring this market can bring.
Norgrove quits after just months
Travelers Ireland vice president Ken Norgrove has left his role with the insurer, within months of joining from RSA.
'Divorce insurance' seems likely if new law is binding
A new market in 'divorce insurance' could blossom if a Law Commission consultation leads to pre-nuptial agreements becoming legally binding.
Postscript - 30 years ago: European insurance launched
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
MP plans 'dramatic changes' for motor
Road safety minister Mike Penning MP has vowed to step up government efforts to tackle the rising cost of motor insurance.
People moves - 13 January 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the January 13 2011 edition of Post.
Admiral extends National Windscreens contract
National Windscreens has secured a three-year contract with Admiral Insurance Group as its vehicle glass and repair supplier.
RSA appoints Davis
RSA has appointed Marc Davis to the newly created position of commercial distribution director.
Post Magazine – 13 January 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Plexus Law expands senior team
Insurance law firm Plexus Law has unveiled a series of internal promotions.
Tryg announces new CEO after Ms Bosse resigns
Danish insurer Tryg has announced that as of 1 February 2011, CFO Morten Hübbe will take over as group CEO of Tryg.
Quinn staff summoned to meeting
All stakeholders and staff of Quinn Insurance have been invited to a conference by the Cavan Chamber.
Quinn staff summoned to meeting
All stakeholders and staff of Quinn Insurance have been invited to a conference by the Cavan Chamber.
LMA outlines plans to cut motor costs
The Lloyd’s Market Association has outlined a range of recommendations to help reduce the cost of motor insurance at a Transport Select Committee meeting in the House of Commons.
Fitch warns Australian flood losses could "escalate substantially"
Fitch Ratings believes most of Australia's major non-life insurance companies have "reasonable protection" against the floods in Queensland and Northern New South Wales through catastrophe reinsurance.
One in four holidaymakers shun travel insurance
Almost a quarter of British holidaymakers are traveling overseas without insurance, research by the AA has revealed.
Direct Line urges harsher CIE fines
Insurer Direct Line has called for harsher punishments for uninsured motorists under the recently announced Continuous Insurance Enforcement plans.
Quinn family: we are working with Anglo-Irish on Quinn Insurance bid
The Quinn family has defended its record in running Quinn Insurance, whilst claiming it is still in the running to buy the insurer in conjunction with Anglo Irish Bank.
Quinn family: we are working with Anglo-Irish on Quinn Insurance bid
The Quinn family has defended its record in running Quinn Insurance, whilst claiming it is still in the running to buy the insurer in conjunction with Anglo Irish Bank.
Rehabilitation should be heart of government’s civil justice review
Law firm Thompsons is calling on government ministers to put rehabilitation for injury victims at the heart of its review of civil justice.