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Axa to merge life and general insurance businesses in Singapore
Axa will merge its life, health and general insurance businesses in Singapore from 1 January 2017.
Why the government was aiming its arrows in the wrong direction on whiplash
News broke recently that the Ministry of Justice has no appetite to go ahead with proposed whiplash reforms at the moment.
IUMI to open Asia office in Hong Kong
The International Union of Marine Insurance is set to open an Asia office in Hong Kong.
China Oceanwide to buy Genworth
Chinese investment firm China Oceanwide Holdings has bought struggling US mortgage and life insurer Genworth Financial for $2.7bn (£2.2bn) in cash.
Zurich's Karl Helgesen to replace RSA's Bill Paton as claims director
RSA’s Bill Paton is to step down as claims director for the UK, Western Europe & Middle East at the end of April 2017. He will be succeeded in the role by Zurich's Karl Helgesen, pictured.
Rise in pet insurance fraud pushes case for data sharing
A 400% rise in pet insurance fraud means that insurers need to share data over claims, a software company has warned.
Blog: Bordereau is dead
In this tech-driven day and age, one of the most striking relics of days gone by is the bordereau system. Although they may be computerised, bordereau reports tend to be about as high-tech as an Excel spreadsheet.
Spotlight on health insurance: Scamming the workplace
Fraudsters are always on the move and with whiplash still seemingly on the government's agenda there are fears repetitive strain injury claims could well be the next whiplash saga.
UK home insurers set to face drop in profitability, says EY
After eight years of good earnings, the profitability of the UK home insurance market is set to plummet as insurers prepare to experience a barely profitable 99% net combined ratio.
Technology and driverless cars are not a threat to the industry, insurers say
Insurance revenues are being driven down by advances in technology that will disrupt the industry and change the ways in which customers choose their premiums.
Tesla to fit all new vehicles with self-driving capability
Tesla will fit the hardware needed for full self-driving capability into all new vehicles it produces, including the Tesla Model 3.
Asta receives approval to manage Verto Syndicate
Third party Lloyd’s managing agent Asta has received and "in principle" approval from the Lloyd’s Franchise board to manage Verto Quota Share Syndicate.
Europe: Berating the ratings
Fitch Ratings caused a stir when it criticised the Insurer Financial Strength ratings issued by one of its main rivals, AM Best.
Telematics data disproves fraudulent claim and saves £50,000 in costs
Insure The Box has used telematics data to disprove a fraudulent claim and saved £50,000 in costs.
Further action needed on Medco
Medco was created to change the way medical reports were sourced in soft tissue injury claims, offering up randomised but accredited experts.
AIG in £195m sale of assets to Fairfax
AIG will sell its Latin American and Central and Eastern European operations to Fairfax for £195m.
RSA names Richard Read group pricing director
RSA has appointed Richard Read as group pricing director.
Disrupter So-Sure launches with 80% money back claim
A new form of 'social insurance' has been launched today aimed at attracting mobile phone insurance buyers.
Digital Insurance World 2016: Connected home offers insurers huge opportunity to tap
There is a huge opportunity for connected home insurance with three-quarters of consumers being interested in monitoring their home via a mobile app, according to a survey by Consumer Intelligence.
ABI sets out plans to reduce motor insurance premiums
Insurers have outlined steps to reduce motor premiums in the wake of a "perfect storm" that has seen prices rise for car owners.
Blog: Whiplash reform requires unified push
The status quo on whiplash claims is detrimental to innocent motorists and the personal injury market needs to speak with one voice to push for reform.
LV's Steve Treloar on why the commercial lines market must decide on its future direction
The commercial lines market finds itself at a crossroads: does it stick to the tried and trusted road of face-to-face interaction and relationships or does it follow personal lines down a digital highway?
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