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Low cat losses sees XL record best COR in over 15 years
XL Group has chalked up its best property and casualty combined operating ratio in more than 15 years after benefiting from one of the lowest catastrophe years in recent times.
C-Suite - Insurer: False claims still a pain in the neck
Cross-industry taskforce on fraud welcome as frequency of personal injury claims rises once more
Insurance industry failing to engage on social media as UK lags behind US
UK companies are being outperformed by their US counterparts in their use of social media for corporate communications, according to an Investis review, which ranked the insurance industry as one of the lowest performing sectors.
India's Insurance Bill could open door for Lloyd's
Lloyd's is keen for India's long awaited Insurance Bill to be ratified by Parliament.
RSA moves Slingsby to new role
RSA has appointed Steve Slingsby as operations and change director for global specialty lines UK.
Other offers undervalued Towergate, claims interim boss
Rival bids for Towergate were lodged but all undervalued the business, the company's interim CEO Alastair Lyons has said.
ABI index shows average motor premium is down by 4% in 2014
The average price paid by motorists for private comprehensive motor insurance during 2014 fell by 4% compared to 2013, according to figures published by the Association of British Insurers today.
ERS recruits Innovation Group to manage repair and engineering network
Motor Insurer ERS has inked a three year deal with Innovation Group that will see the claims specialist manage its repair and engineering network for cars, light and heavy commercial vehicles.
Ifed welcomes DCI Angie Rogers to anti-fraud hotseat
The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has confirmed the appointment of Detective Chief Inspector Angie Rogers as DCI Dave Wood’s successor as head of the City of London Police unit.
LV focusing on profitability
LV group CEO Mike Rogers has insisted the firm is focusing on “profitability rather than top line income” after the business recorded a reduction in annual general insurance gross written premium to £1.39bn last year from £1.45bn in 2013.
Age UK offers 'goodwill gesture' to reverend after discrimination dispute
Age UK has denied accusations it discriminated against a Christian minister by threatening to void her motor insurance policy after she put religious slogans on her car.
Anbang Insurance's New York Waldorf acquisition approved
Chinese insurer Anbang Insurance's $1.95bn (£1.3bn) proposed deal to buy the iconic New York hotel the Waldorf Astoria has been approved.
Das UK remains on negative watch as it conducts internal investigation
Standard and Poor’s has confirmed that Das Legal Expenses, the UK arm of the Munich-Re owned legal protection insurer, remains on credit watch with negative implications, as it completes its internal investigation.
P&I club Thomas Miller unveils ABS
Thomas Miller has expanded its claims and consultancy services through the launch of an alternative business structure Thomas Miller Law.
Med Co inviting claimant solicitor and insurer registrations
Claimant solicitors and insurers have been invited to sign up with Med Co Registration Solutions from 31 January ahead of the full launch of the search facility.
Costs irrecoverable where CFAs fail to comply with cancellation regulations rules court
Defendants who identity the absence of a cancellation clause in conditional fee arrangements could avoid paying costs, after a Court of Appeal decision.
Blog: A graduate's viewpoint
It's funny - on the face of it I have all the qualifications of a graduate that could have ended up in any industry. However, I find myself in insurance, despite having had the offer to work elsewhere.
FCA launches fresh PPI complaints investigation
The Financial Conduct Authority has announced a new probe into complaints over the sale of payment protection insurance that may see it set a time limit for complaints.
EU Commission approves Flood Re
The European Commission has agreed that Flood Re does not violate rules on state aid by seeking to ensure the availability of low cost flood cover.
Fraudster sentenced after faking burglary to make £30k claim
A fraudster who staged a burglary in order to claim nearly £30,000 on his home insurance has been handed a 10 months suspended sentence and been ordered to do 270 hours of unpaid work.
Australia: Disaster averted?
Australian insurers facing possible requests from the government to help fund mitigation projects say it is not a cost they should bear and that any funding will eventually be paid for by policyholders.
81% want tighter regulation over CMC calls
More than 80% of Britons want telemarketing firms working with claims management companies to face closer regulation and bigger fines, while 63% want unsolicited CMC communications to be made illegal, according to a study from Axa.
Ifed boss DCI Wood makes way for new insurance fraud supremo
DCI Dave Wood has been replaced as the head of the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department after almost three and a half years in the role.
Car renter trade body recruits Hill Dickinson for counter fraud drive
The British Vehicle Renting and Leasing Association has partnered with Hill Dickinson to tackle fraud in the self-drive hire sector.