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Automated cars will be the norm by 2050, says Thatcham
By 2050 all drivers in the UK will use fully automated cars, according to Matthew Avery, director of insurance research at Thatcham Research.
Allianz hits out against new EIOPA stress tests
Europe-wide stress tests are “extreme” and unlikely to provide a meaningful picture of the health of the industry, Allianz has warned.
Video: Improving access to justice
The review into add-ons by the Financial Conduct Authority has pushed legal expenses insurance into the spotlight.
Video: Digital Insurance Collective - The value of design thinking
Post's Digital Insurance Collective tried to #WakeUpInsurance with a session on design thinking.
Jepp appointed MD for Zurich Municipal as Torry promoted to head of UK life business
Zurich has appointed Andrew Jepp as Zurich Municipal managing director as Anne Torry steps up as head of its life business, and CEO of Zurich Assurance and Sterling Investment Managers.
Lack of understanding among public fuels reputation crisis for UK insurers
Less than one-third of the UK public trust insurance companies, data from the Reputation Institute suggests.
Compre announces fourth acquisition of the year
Insurance and reinsurance legacy specialist Compre has acquired Allianz IARD’s Ridgwell Fox & Partners pool legacy reinsurance business for an undisclosed sum.
ABI has never been more relevant to its members says outgoing chair Paul Evans
The Association of British Insurers has never been “more relevant to its members” and “the work, focus and voice of the ABI is directed by its members, for its members” according to outgoing chairman Paul Evans.
PRA approves Direct Line’s Group-wide internal model for Solvency II
Direct Line has confirmed it will use its group-wide partial internal model to calculate the Group Solvency Capital Requirement under the Solvency II regime, following approval from the Prudential Regulation Authority.
Euro 2016: Austria v Hungary food industry match-up - Final score 4:3
Austria is meeting Hungary in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of food industry performances and trading risks?
Cycling: Reaching new summits
The London 2012 Olympics made cycling popular in the UK again but what effect has it had on the insurance industry supporting it?
Official fraud stats are ‘spurious’, legal campaigners claim
The claim that fraud adds £50 to the average insurance premium is just “plain wrong”, legal campaigners have claimed.
PI insurers secure important claims aggregation victory
Solicitors' professional indemnity insurers have emerged victorious with regard to the manner in which they are allowed to aggregate claims, following a recent decision by the Court of Appeal.
Marketform rebrands as Neon in break with ‘unprofitable’ past
Marketform has rebranded itself as Neon in order to begin a “new chapter” in the company’s trouble history.
Specialist drone insurance set to take off says RPC
The fast-paced growth of the UK's commercial drone market is increasing demand for specialist drone insurance, according to law firm RPC.
Norwegian model is not acceptable alternative to EU membership, ABI warns
The UK would suffer if it swapped European Union membership for a ‘Norwegian model’ of equivalence, the director general of the Association of British Insurers has warned.
RSA and Trak Global continue partnership
RSA will continue its telematics deal with Trak Global, with the company supporting the insurer’s More Than smart wheels proposition for young drivers.
Euro 2016: Belgium v Italy engineering industry match-up - Final score 3:3
Belgium is meeting Italy in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of engineering industry performances and trading risks?
Euro 2016: Spain v Czech Republic chemicals industry match-up - Final score 4:3
Spain is meeting the Czech Republic in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of chemicals industry performances and trading risks?
Euro 2016: Wales v Slovakia automotive match-up - Final score 4:4
Wales is meeting Slovakia in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of automotive industry performances and trading risks?
The IMPRA: PRs recognised for making insurance awesome
The unsung heroes of insurance received due recognition this afternoon at the second Insurance Marketing and PR Awards.
Zurich, Vnuk and broker commission in the news; new Airmic chair interviewed
Insurance news and Post exclusives of the past week, in case you missed it
IMPRC 2016: Veil must be lifted on insurance to gain trust
The insurance industry needs be more transparent on what is does in order to gain customer traction and trust.
IMPRC 2016: Dialogue more important than just demanding payment say top insurer PRs
Consumers shouldn’t only hear from their insurers once a year when it comes to renewing policies, a conference heard.