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Apil demands change to 'archaic' laws on psychiatric harm
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has called for a change to the law regarding compensation for psychiatric harm.
Industry launches apprenticeship framework
A government-backed apprenticeship framework has been launched by the insurance industry which has the support of sector bodies the Association of British Insurers, the British Insurance Brokers' Association and the Chartered Insurance Institute.
The Military Mutual to offer policies for the armed forces
A new insurer will enter the market at the end of April, offering services exclusively to members of the armed forces and their families, The Military Mutual.
Europe: Insurance IT developments in Eastern Europe
Central and Eastern Europe has in recent years established itself as a rapidly growing region within the insurance sector and is seen as an attractive market for local, regional and international players.
Generali turnaround completed a year early
Generali has completed its three-year turn around one year ahead of schedule after reporting "strong growth" for 2014.
Full year 2014 result likely to reflect profit warning says R&Q
Investor service provider and underwriting manager Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has updated its trading forecast for the year ended 31 December 2014 ahead of the announcement of its final results.
Aviva bolsters whiplash fight with new proposals
Aviva has developed six recommendations for reducing the number of whiplash claims to help lower the cost of motor insurance for "fed up" customers.
PWC insurance tax expert not expecting budget surprises
PWC's insurance tax leader has told the sector not to expect any major concessions in next week's Budget.
Towergate names Ecclesiastical's Wood as Paymentshield boss
Ecclesiastical UK managing director Steve Wood has quit the insurer to take on the CEO role at Towergate-owned Paymentshield.
LV's O'Roarke targets motor reduction to 50% of portfolio
LV is aiming to “reduce its dependence on private motor” with much more of is business concentrated on the home and SME space, according to general insurance managing director John O’Roarke.
Esure tipped to wrestle market share from rivals once rates rise
Esure can win customers from “less efficient UK motor insurers” once motor pricing picks up, according to a report by Berenberg, which has backed the insurer's long-term prospects.
Post magazine – 12 March 2015
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RSA strikes Amazon cloud computing deal
RSA has signed a contract with Amazon Web Services to use its cloud computing services across the group.
Big data tipped to impact insurers' credit ratings
Harnessing big data will be key to insurers' profitability, competitiveness and, in the long term, credit ratings, according to a Fitch Ratings report.
Blog: Fundamentally for the good
Nick Parsons looks at whether or not concerns around section 57 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill were justified.
Seven law firms selected following NFU legal panel reshuffle
NFU Mutual has named a revised seven-strong legal panel to provide its claims and related legal services in England and Wales following a review and tender process.
Axa unveils commercial combined tool for brokers
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary has launched a new e-traded commercial combined product, Axa Business Choice.
LV posts 'best ever' GI COR despite shrinking motor book
British insurer LV posted a 14% increase in operating profit to £92m (2013: £81m) for the 2014 financial year.
Police Mutual sees 2014 income grow 15%
Police Mutual reported total income growth of 15% in 2014 alongside a £44m increase in funds under management from the beginning of the financial year.
Editor's comment: A woman's work
In the week we celebrated International Women’s Day, the UK’s intelligence agencies were told by MPs to vary their traditional recruiting of white males and instead recruit middle-aged mothers because they are ‘emotionally intelligent’.
Insurance Census - Gender: Mind the gap
The insurance industry is showing signs of improvement when it comes to gender equality, but it still has a lot of work to do
Cost-cutting and consolidation among insurers predicted for 2015
Scattered reductions in profitability and organic growth over the course of last year will trigger more consolidation and cost-cutting measures among insurers in 2015, industry experts have claimed.
Ex-RSA CEO tells tribunal that reserves were used to offset group issues
Philip Smith, the former CEO for RSA in Ireland, has accused his previous employer of carrying out a "character assassination" on him.