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The next government must act to combat the biggest killer of 15 to 25-year-olds in the UK
Counter-Terrorism Bill to be debated in the House of Lords
The House of Lords will be given the opportunity to debate the controversial new Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill, which includes a ban on insurers covering ransom payments.
First phase of government telematics review to report in April
The first phase of the government’s review into the potential of telematics to improve safety for young drivers will be delivered in April, according to the Minister of State for the Department for Transport Baroness Kramer.
AIG appoints chief financial officer in Singapore
AIG has promoted Monique Stip to chief financial officer of its Singapore operations.
'Australia's softest market in living memory' says Zurich's Spencer
Stuart Spencer, Zurich's Asia-Pacific CEO, says it is the softest insurance market in Australia in living memory.
CMA draft order obligations criticised for duplicating existing regulation
Industry players are fearful draft Competition and Markets Authority motor insurance obligations conflict with existing conduct regulation amid concerns the watchdog is not giving firms enough time to implement its suggested reforms.
Insurance trade bodies to meet with regulators on CMA draft orders
The British Insurance Brokers' Association and the Association of British Insurers are to meet with the Financial Conduct Authority and the Competition and Markets Authority in the coming weeks to ensure obligations from the CMA private motor…
ERS swoops for Rees to head underwriting fraud
ERS has appointed Linda Rees as underwriting fraud head as it looks to expand its anti-fraud measures.
Flight recorders for crashed Air Asia jet located
Hopes of establishing the cause of the fatal Air Asia Flight QZ8501 crash have risen after both flight recorders were located by Indonesian divers.
Former Carole Nash MD Keeling to chair Principal Insurance
Principal Insurance has appointed former Carole Nash managing director Damian Keeling as its chairman.
Bluefin hires Henderson's commercial director to build Leeds presence
Bluefin has appointed Greg Markham as sales director in its Leeds office.
CNA regions boss Somers joins AIG as head of sales in the north
AIG has named CNA Insurance head of UK regions Phil Somers as head of sales for the north.
Attracting next generation of industry leaders key CII priority in 2015
The insurance industry must stop “underselling” itself if it is going to turn the corner in attracting young talent to the sector, according to Chartered Insurance Institute president Ashwin Mistry.
Average motor policy saw £51 drop in 2014
The average cost of a new comprehensive UK motor insurance policy fell by £51 in 2014 to £594, despite late year price increases, according to the Towers Watson and Confused insurance price index.
IUA to issue IPT guidance as rates continue to rise across Europe
The International Underwriting Association is preparing to launch an online information service providing monthly updates on insurance premium tax following a rise in the levy across Europe last year.
Kennedys opens two Scottish offices
Law firm Kennedys has expanded its geographic footprint with the opening of two Scottish offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Rural looks to Gallagher for COO hire
Rural Insurance has hired former Arthur J Gallagher operations director Peter Cooper as its chief operating officer.
MSIG confirms Hudson exit
Mitsui Sumitomo underwriting director Martin Hudson has resigned from the company.
Quindell appoints former Helphire chairman and Prudential CEO
Quindell has made two senior appointments to assist in the development of the outsourcing firm's accounting policies.
China's changing motor market
China is introducing more flexibility to its motor insurance market, creating opportunities for foreign insurers to differentiate on price and product design, writes Nicky Burridge
LeapFrog eyes further investments after RSA Thailand deal
Leapfrog Investment has around $400m (£265m) to spend on investments as it seeks out further stakes in Asian insurers.
Post Office creates 75 insurance jobs in Glasgow
Post Office Travel Insurance is to create 75 new jobs in Glasgow over the coming months with further jobs planned for later in the year.
Notable rate rises unlikely in 2015 despite hardening UK market
The soft UK insurance market has been tipped to harden in 2015, although there is still insufficient “pain” across the industry to spark material rate increases, according to sector commentators.
Environment agencies call for ‘immediate action’ with spate of flood warnings
The Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency have issued a dozen flood warnings across the UK as the country braces for further disruptive weather.