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Motor Claims 2010: Police chiefs seek help from insurers on fraud
Insurer capital and information could prove vital in the fight against fraud, according to detective chief inspector Andy MacKay of the Association of Chief Police Officers' Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service.
Motor Claims 2010: Time issues worry Zurich boss
Ministry of Justice personal injury reforms will place greater time constraints on insurers than claimant lawyers, according to Tony Emms, motor claims director at Zurich.
Motor Claims 2010 - MIB: data accuracy crucial for CIE success
The Motor Insurers' Bureau has warned that the Motor Insurance Database must be accurate for the continuous insurance enforcement scheme to be a success.
Motor Claims 2010: CPS decides on fraud
The nature of insurance fraud makes it difficult for the Crown Prosecution Service to take such cases to court, according to detective chief inspector Andy MacKay, of the Association of Chief Police Officers' Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service.
Credit-hire roundtable: Any lessons learnt?
With the tenth anniversary of Dimond v Lovell approaching, Post hosted a candid debate on the issues surrounding vehicle provision in motor claims. Jonathan Swift reports.
Motor Claims 2010: All change for motor
The UK motor claims sector is going through a period of rapid change, with the impending introduction of the Ministry of Justice reforms very high on the industry's agenda.
In series: Solvency II - Making it work
Andrew Power urges insurers to focus on the opportunities Solvency II creates, rather than getting bogged down in the mechanics of implementation.
In Series: Solvency II - Getting the message through
Insurer thinking has evolved over the issue of Solvency II and Sam Barrett explains how they are being won round to seeing the potential benefits of implementation.
Interview: Andrew Keeling - Turning risk to commercial reward
Andrew Keeling has been involved in risk management since its inception. Who better to lead the discipline forward? Lynn Rouse talks to the new chairman of the Institute of Risk Management.
Halliwells fraud savings
Halliwells' fraud unit has claimed up-front investigations and case management have saved its insurance clients up to £13 for every pound spent on fees during 2009.
Aviva loses out in brand survey as Axa tops the list
The highly publicised rebranding of Aviva does not appear to have had the desired impact yet, according to an annual survey that examines 500 of the world's top brands.
Publicity order for Act
Any organisation guilty of an offence under the Corporate Manslaughter Act is potentially liable to a publicity order, requiring it to publicise details of its conviction and sentence from this week.
Construction cover down
UK construction businesses have reduced their overall insurance cover by an average of £3.2m, according to Quinn Insurance.
Drive Assist extends enquiry
An investigation into malpractice at Drive Assist has been extended after the credit hire operator enlisted KPMG to look into the matter.
Industry united in FSA fee opposition
The insurance industry has voiced its concern over the Financial Services Authority's "value for money" after the regulator announced increases to regulatory fees for the next 12 months.
Fraud group slams GMC as surgeon avoids panel
The Health Insurance Counter Fraud Group has accused the General Medical Council of providing a "route map" for doctors who seek to escape investigation for misconduct that potentially costs insurers thousands of pounds.
Sterling picked by L&G
Sterling Insurance has been chosen by Legal & General as a partner for its adviser network.
Esure to stop underwriting Halifax policies
Esure will cease to underwrite Halifax's motor policies after it was bought out by founder Peter Wood from majority stakeholder Lloyds Banking Group in a £185m deal.
Jacobs exits ABI for new role at FSA
Justin Jacobs is leaving the Association of British Insurers to work in a newly created role at the Financial Services Authority.
Blackham returns
Chris Blackham has returned to the insurance industry after a two-year break and joined the board of Howden as a non-executive director.
Provident is front runner for Tesco motor panel
Tesco Bank is poised to sign deals with several insurers, including up-for-sale Provident, to handle "non-standard risks" as part of a panel arrangement, Post has learnt.
Haiti reconstruction could cost $14bn
Study from the Inter-American Development Bank claims Haiti earthquake more destructive than any modern natural disaster.