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Winter storm Juno brings near-record snows to Boston
A blizzard in the Northeast United States almost shattered records for snow in Boston, despite the impact in New York and New Jersey being less than anticipated.
Zurich stands by ex-SSL directors despite £100k debt
An arm of Zurich's investment portfolio is estimated to be owed around £100,000 in rent arrears by defunct loss adjusting business SSL, according to an administrators’ report.
BBC re-appoints Cega as emergency assistance provider
The BBC has re-appointed Cega Group to provide travel risk management and emergency assistance to its staff on a worldwide basis.
Insurers support mooted stress working party amid fears of claims surge
The creation of a working party to co-ordinate and develop management of workplace stress has been backed by insurers, following warnings the industry is in danger of “sleep-walking into an increasing flood of claims”.
Claims handler to use 3D printers to replicate 'irreplaceable' jewellery
High net worth policyholders could be offered identical replacements for valuable lost and stolen jewellery thanks to a new collaboration between claims handler SBS Insurance and jewellery experts at Birmingham City University.
Fundamental dishonesty clause criticised for 'unfairly targeting claimants'
Claimant legal bodies have slammed the non-amendment of the the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill clause
Timetable revealed for Scottish Court Reform
The Lord President, the head of the judiciary in Scotland, has announced the timetable for the implementation of the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act.
Hacking: One step ahead
The problems caused by the question of making company systems more secure from hacking continues to prey on the industry’s mind. But just how can they stop unauthorised people from breaking down their digital doors?
Blog: Insurance - more important than Fruit Pastilles
What happens when you examine the insurance industry like you would a packet of Fruit Pastilles?
Post magazine – 29 January 2015
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Home insurance premiums sliding from stability says ABI
The latest figures from the Association of British Insurers’ premium tracker show that premiums for home insurance have begun to decline after previously showing signs of stability.
IUA airs experience fears over PRA's new insurance lead
The International Underwriting Association has revealed concerns over a lack of insurance experience at the Bank of England after Sam Woods was named executive director of insurance supervision.
Saga buys Bennetts in £26.26m cash deal
Saga is to pay £26.26m in cash to BGL Group to buy specialist broker Bennetts, in a deal that will grow the over-50s insurer's existing motorbike customer base more than ten-fold.
Hong Kong's radical health insurance overhaul
Hong Kong’s health insurers are concerned as the government prepares its Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme writes Nicky Burridge.
Editor's comment: A market under attack
Quarter three of 2014 saw a glimmer of hope for the beleaguered UK motor insurance market, suggesting rates might be on the rise and claims might be falling as the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 started to take effect.
XL expands German PI business
XL Group has appointed a new professional indemnity manager for its German business as it looks to expand its team in response to rising demand.
Ifed investigation into fraudster unearths cannabis factory
An electrician who conned Zurich out of £15,000 by repeatedly reporting his work power tools had been stolen has been jailed after police officers investigating the fraud found a cannabis factory at his premises.
ABI hails political support for Flood Free Homes campaign
The Association of British Insurers has secured the support of 20 MPs for its Flood Free Homes campaign.
ABSs highlighted as claims upsurge threat as CMC numbers dwindle
The rapid demise of claims management companies and the subsequent reduction in bodily injury claims is in danger of being offset by the future strategy of insurance companies with alternative business structures, according to market observers.
Market Moves - 29 January 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 29 January
When the New Years Honours list came rolling around, Penny was once again ignored.
Gibraltar to overhaul regulatory regime for financial services
Gibraltar's government and its Financial Services Commission have joined forces to develop a new regulatory framework for financial and professional services.
Legal Update: Ping-pong - it's not table tennis
Andrew Parker anticipates amendments to unfinished legislation as this parliament draws to a close
Neuro-rehabilitation: Fit for purpose
With changes afoot for the Rehabilitation Code, it is vital that all parties go back to basics and understand how best to navigate the issue