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IFR costs to be revealed as police unit green-lit
Insurers are to be told how much they will have to contribute to the funding of the Insurance Fraud Register in the "coming weeks" with plans to roll out the register early next year.
Insurance & social media: To tweet or not to tweet
The insurance industry has struggled in its early attempts to adopt social media, due to its staid reputation. Sam Barrett warns that being slow to capitalise on the benefits it can bring means the industry is missing a trick.
Cash-back schemes eat into aggregators
The growing popularity of online cash-back schemes among personal lines customers is posing a threat to aggregator profits.
Editor's comment: Customer conundrum
Cuddly toy or cold hard cash? That appears to be the latest dilemma facing the insurance-buying public.
Career development & CSR: National Cricket Day bowls school over
Volunteers from Brit Insurance went back to school to help with the creation of a 'dream' cricket school to mark the company's National Cricket Day. Along with a host of cricket-related VIPs, the volunteers, including chief executive Dane Douetil, helped…
TSC re-opens premiums inquiry as referral fee furore escalates
The chair of the Transport Select Committee has told Post that motor insurers will be called back to parliament for further questioning following her decision to re-open its inquiry into the rising cost of motor insurance.
Post history - 20 years ago: Yugoslavia has mixed reaction
Looking back through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 20 years ago reveals.
Legal update - Occupiers' liability: Who's in charge?
When an event is run, an insured must be clear who controls it. Caroline Elson looks at the tricky area of occupiers' liability claims and reports on a recent case.
Tackling fraud - Roundtable: The time for action is now
With new counter-fraud tools coming onstream, Post gathered a group of experts to assess whether these will be enough to outweigh expected reductions in police resource when fighting this crime. Chinwe Akomah reports.
Post history - 30 years ago: Insurers take £1 premium for fireworks
Looking back 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.
Affinity: Cultural alignment essential for brand partnerships
Strong affinity partnerships require "cultural alignment" between the involved parties, according to Myles Edwards, sales & marketing director at Age UK Enterprises.
Tax exemption option could lure back firms
Firms that have redomiciled for tax purposes could consider returning to the UK if a government-driven consultation on corporate tax for controlled foreign companies leads to substantial legislative changes, according to Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
Broker networks: Member merits
Brokers often highlight the merits of network structures but is their enthusiasm shared by insurers? Peter Knowles reveals what underwriters really think about the membership model.
Affinity: 'Sticky' challenge faced by affinity in bid to boost business
Insurers must "tap into partner loyalty" within affinity arrangements if they are to stay one step ahead of mounting outside pressures, according to Ageas' partnerships director Ian Wardle.
High street still attractive despite big name failures
The high street is expected to remain an attractive proposition for trade credit insurers, despite a spate of household names slipping into insolvency.
Penny Black's insurance week
Despite last week being a damp squib for British sport, with Andy Murray, the English cricket team, the England under-17s football side and then David Haye failing to deliver the goods, Penny can bring some good news.
News analysis - Aggregators: The challenge of converting quotes
In the 10th quarterly price comparison watch, Tom Cooper finds no slowdown in quote volumes but converting them into sales represents a growing challenge.
Lloyd's warns FSA over SII box-ticking
Lloyd's finance director Luke Savage has warned the Financial Services Authority against the perils of hiring "rookies" to approve businesses' internal capital models for Solvency II.
Aviva UK plots Lloyd's return in international push
A strategic review considering areas of expansion for Aviva's UK corporate business, will include assessing the viability of opening a trading box at Lloyd's and targeting international risks.
Referral fees a 'red herring' claims CSC
The Claims Standards Council has warned the insurance market that abolishing referral fees is a "red herring" that will only send motor insurance premiums "through the roof", due to the loss of their ancillary income stream.
Career development & CSR: Rugby player work placement
Harlequins player Will Skinner has spent a week-long work placement within QBE's marine, energy and aviation division. The placement was organised by the insurer in conjunction with the Rugby Players' Association's player development programme, which…
People moves - 7 July 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 7 July 2011 edition of Post.
Sandy Scott takes Achievement Award at 2011 British Insurance Awards
Sandy Scott, chief executive, Chartered Insurance Institute, was given the Achievement Award at the British Insurance Awards at the Royal Albert Hall tonight in front of 1800 fellow industry professionals.
Coates exits Bluefin
Graham Coates has resigned as Bluefin’s chief trading officer with immediate effect, according to the broker.