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Insurers urged to boost claims service to get competitive edge
Chubb and Hiscox have taken the top two spots in a ranking of claims service in the UK mid-market by Gracechurch Consulting.
EY's Kam to become Hiscox's chief risk officer
Hiscox’s interim chief risk officer Hanna Kam is to take up the role on a permanent basis, subject to regulatory approval.
Europe: Qualifications beyond the nations?
The UK insurance market has a very clear approach to professionalism and qualifications - but how does it compare with the rest of Europe?
Accenture poll shows 21% of insurers do not have a digital strategy
One fifth of insurers do not have a digital strategy in place, according to an Accenture survey of 141 firms operating in 21 countries.
Brierley returns to Ecclesiastical for director role
Ecclesiastical has appointed Nick Brierley as general insurance business and operations director.
Pioneer recruits from Travelers for FI boss
Minova-owned Pioneer Underwriting has named Travelers’ assistant general manager of professional risks as its new head of financial institutions.
Bangkok Insurance joins Scope Technologies for telematics push
Bangkok Insurance has teamed up with Scope Technologies to provide telematics to commercial fleets.
Axa picked as insurance expert for driverless cars project
Axa has been selected as part of two government-funded initiatives to pilot driverless cars in the UK.
Government lays out intention to attract more reinsurance business to UK
Government is to report on progress in attracting more reinsurance business to the UK at Budget 2015, according to today's Autumn Statement.
Osborne unveils tax relief on flood defence contributions
Chancellor George Osborne has pledged to cut taxes on business contributions on flood defences in order to encourage private sector investment.
Apprentice employers to benefit from National Insurance cuts
Employer National Insurance contributions for apprentices below the age of 25 are to be abolished, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announced in today's Autumn Statement.
Aviva risk boss named IRM chair
Aviva’s group risk director José Morago has been appointed chairman of the Institute of Risk Management.
Post magazine – 4 December 2014
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Liberty’s Irish CEO O’Brien steps down
The CEO of Liberty Insurance in Ireland is to step down three years after being appointed to lead the reform of the formerly Seán Quinn-run business.
‘Complementary’ Sterling deal tipped to boost Covéa’s growth ambitions
Insurer edges closer to top 20 insurers with acquisition of HNW specialist
Dual pricing looks certain to come under FCA spotlight warns ABI chairman
Evans equates practice to bank teaser rates currently being scrutinised by FCA
ABI 2014 Motor Conference round-up
All the big stories from the ABI motor conference.
Editor's comment: The regulation pantomime
As we head into the pantomime season, it seems the insurance market’s Sleeping Beauty has awoken – and she means business.
PRA senior insurance managers regime sparks fears of bank-like regulation
Consultation reveals plan for more stringent controls on senior staff
ABI boss Evans urges fraud task force to take on CMCs
The Association of British Insurers has joined member firms in welcoming the government’s decision to launch a fraud task force, but claimed it must tackle claims management companies if it is to be deemed a success.
Insurers urged to avoid repeat of credit hire ‘debacle’ in future FCA reforms
Association of British Insurers chairman Paul Evans has called on member firms to “not wait until the last possible moment” to act on expected regulatory interest around introductory offers for new customers.
C-suite - Insurer: Scaling the mountain of bad press
What can the industry do to quell the forces of negative sentiment?
Roundtable: Customer retention: Holding on to customers in the aggregator age
With price comparison sites making customers more price-focused than ever, how can insurers ensure they stand out for other reasons and also improve their retention rates?
MoJ’s Grayling outlines 1 April start for whiplash portal MedCo
The new regime to accredit and distribute work to medico legal firms will go live on 1 April 2015 it was announced today.