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Legal market consolidation tipped to continue despite insurers' concerns
Insurers' concerns over declining service levels are unlikely to quell an uptick in mergers and acquisitions activity in the insurance law market, as legal firms battle to obtain market share and establish more sustainable operating margins.
RAC picks Hood Group to launch travel insurance product
The RAC has appointed affinity insurance provider Hood Group to launch its new travel insurance product.
Lloyd to lead AA’s insurance services following management restructure
The AA has reshuffled its management team as part of its transformation programme in a bid to increase focus on the customer and simplify management structures.
R&Q undertaking business review as H1 loss of £4.5m is recorded
Delays in legacy acquisitions, restructuring and investment costs in US services and a lower investment return have been blamed for a pre-tax loss of £4.5m at Randall & Quilter in the opening six months of 2015.
Whiplash fraudsters ordered to pay costs to Axa
A judge in Birmingham has thrown out a personal injury case after it was discovered that four individuals claiming to have suffered whiplash in a road traffic accident had never been in the vehicle in question.
IPT hike will increase ‘churn’ says AA boss as H1 revenue and trading Ebitda fall
The 58% increase in insurance premium tax to 9.5% from November is likely to increase churn in insurance and roadside assistance, according to AA executive chairman Bob Mackenzie.
Watch this webinar today at 11am: Technology and Innovation for Insurance Reinvention
A recent survey from Consumer Intelligence found that almost one in ten people (9%) are interested in how the connected home could reduce their insurance premiums through sharing data on perils such as flood and theft.
Markel appoints China head
Markel has hired Hu Qianhai to lead its China operations.
Driverless cars concerns can be overcome, claim insurers
Concerns around the vulnerability of driverless car systems to hacking have merit but do not present an insurmountable obstacle to mainstream uptake, according to insurers involved in the development of autonomous vehicles.
Future bids expected for RSA as Zurich pulls plug on acquisition
RSA's appeal as an acquisition target has not been diminished by Zurich's decision to pull the plug on takeover talks, according to market analysts, who have nevertheless suggested that a future deal is unlikely to take place in the short term.
UK motor market value set to decline over coming years
The real value of motor insurance markets in the UK and Italy are likely to decline over the next few years, as emerging Asian markets continue rapid expansion, according to Finaccord.
L&G Kingswood staff vote for strike action over job cuts
Staff at Legal & General's Kingswood site in Surrey have voted in favour of strike action after 1700 jobs were put at risk following the company's decision to vacate the site by 2017.
Lloyd's cyber consortium launched by Beazley, Aspen and Brit
Beazley has joined forces with Lloyd’s syndicates managed by Aspen and Brit Global Specialty to launch the International Cyber Consortium.
Microinsurance and terrorism among top emerging risks opportunities for reinsurers
Aon Benfield has identified seven emerging risks it believes will provide reinsurers with business opportunities over the next five to 10 years.
Zurich abandons RSA approach
Zurich has abandoned its bid to buy UK rival RSA after poor trading in its general insurance business.
Executives see technology investments as priority for boosting profitability
Insurance executives are beginning to recognise the importance investments in technology can play in boosting profitability, according to research by Interim Partners.
IFB to present business case to GIC in November
The Insurance Fraud Bureau is to present its business case to the General Insurance Council on 26 November with work to test the feasibility of identifying organised fraud networks in claims underwriting data expected to start this month (September).
Lockton hires Aon’s former sales head as SVP for the north
Lockton has appointed Kelvin Chadwick as a senior vice president for its north of England operations.
Government to tackle late claim payments in Enterprise Bill
The government is clamping down on late payment of insurance claims with its proposed Enterprise Bill by introducing a contractual requirement on insurers to pay claims to businesses within a reasonable time.
Quiz of the week - 18 September 2015
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Markerstudy signs up to My Licence following RDT upgrade
Markerstudy is engaging with the My Licence initiative following RDT’s upgrade of its administration platform Landscape.
Royal Charter for WCI 'adds lustre' to insurance industry
The Worshipful Company of Insurers was formally presented with its Royal Charter at a banquet in London’s historic Guildhall this week.
Blog: Breaking down the barrier of mistrust
Given half a chance and insurers will wax lyrical about how ‘being there’ for policyholders in their time of need is what forms the foundation of an ancient and noble business model.
PWC sponsors insurance start-up accelerator
PWC’s UK insurance practice has joined up with the insurance accelerator programme at Start-up Bootcamp, a network for start-up companies.