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Allianz sets up new motor claims team to cut settlement times
A new team has been appointed within the Allianz Insurance claims division to focus on beyond economical repair claims.
Aviva pays out £300 000 super car claim
Aviva has confirmed that following a crash in September last year, it has paid £300 000 to repair a Pagani Zonda S.
Lord Myners rubbishes Tory FSA plans
Lord Myners has warned that the Financial Services Bill is in danger of falling by the wayside as a result of it running out of time due to "distractions" arising from the political opposition.
Election 2010 - Labour view: Lord Myners interview
In the fifth of Post's six-part series, profiling the major political parties, Mairi MacDonald talks to Lord Myners about Labour's plans and priorities.
Airmic boss blasts draconian Solvency II
Association of Insurance and Risk Managers chief executive John Hurrell has warned captive insurers are at risk from "draconian" Solvency II proposals.
Co-op GI boss hails the "renaissance" of the group
The Co-operative Financial Services' increase in general insurance premiums of £29.9m in 2009, is part of the "renaissance of the overall group", according to David Neave.
L&G puts "too cheap" tag to bed with 6% rises
Legal & General's general insurance managing director had hailed its actions in the broker channel as the key behind its return to black in 2009.
Roundtable - Pro-active Claims Management - Setting out the crucial aims for claims
Many insurers now view claims management as a way to differentiate their service from that of their peers. Leigh Jackson reports on how a panel of experts see this as a crucial way to retain customers and win business.
BGL targets new insurer partners
Junction is to target home and motor insurers keen on going direct by providing them with additional distribution capabilities, according to managing director Peter Thompson.
Interview - Tony Emms: A new claim on the future
New CII claims faculty chairman Tony Emms talks to Stephanie Denton about attracting younger talent to the industry and expanding skillsets to meet the increasingly complex requirements of the claims handler's role.
New evidence emerges in Autofocus case
A crucial case in the legal wrangle between Accident Exchange and Autofocus could be expedited at the Court of Appeal due to newly discovered evidence.
Ecclesiastical chief expects difficult 2010
Ecclesiastical group chief executive Michael Tripp has admitted 2010 could be tougher after posting improved profit for 2009.
IFB and MIB to strike deal
The Insurance Fraud Bureau is set to strike a support services deal with the Motor Insurance Bureau, allowing it to expand into new services and product lines.
Birmingham tops list for motor fraud
Birmingham has topped a list of the areas with the highest level of motor insurance fraud across England.
MMA to open three new branches as others downsize
MMA has outlined "phase two" of its commercial roll out with the establishment of three new regional trading centres.
CGS quartet moot start-up after departure from Merlin
The founders of commercial loss adjuster Carr Greenwood Smith have not ruled out re-establishing their own business after announcing plans to leave their current roles at Merlin at the end of the month.
Looking Back 30 years: From actuary to rock star interviewer
From pensions quotations to rock music is a big leap. But Spencer Leigh has no trouble in straddling two such disparate interests.
Penny black's insurance week
Penny has been to her fair share of celebrity restaurants in the past, but it is not often that she gets to rub shoulders with the celebrities themselves.
ALC Health
ALC Health has promoted Tash Pearce to the position of head of operations with immediate effect.
Ace
Ace UK has strengthened its environmental risk team with the appointment of Victoria Keeble as environmental risk underwriter.
AMII teams up with CII to launch health insurance exam
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries and the Chartered Insurance Institute are to launch a health insurance examination next month.
Professional Indemnity - Managing the Cycle: Tough conditions
Conditions in the professional indemnity market are some of the most challenging ever seen. Nigel Dorning looks at the problems and possible solutions.
Sporting events - Terrorist Threat: Sports under scrutiny
With large sporting events such as the Commonwealth Games and the World Cup attracting the threat of terrorist activity in 2010, Edward Murray looks at the concerns insurers have.
Claims Surges - Surge control
The Association of British Insurers has placed a surge event hypothesis on the table, where claims work is allocated street by street, rather than by insurer. Sam Barrett weighs up the pros and cons.