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Insurers defend service levels in wake of broker criticism
Insurers have been quick to defend their service levels and approach to relationship-building after brokers surveyed by Post considered firms were left wanting in these areas.
Motorists voice safety concerns ahead of driverless car trials
One in three UK motorists are concerned that driverless cars could be dangerous, according to a survey carried out by Autoglass.
Motor premiums still falling says ABI
The Association of British Insurers has reported further decreases in the prices paid for motor policies, despite other trackers reporting hardening prices.
Shepherd takes on ABI general insurance manager role
Former Association of British Insurers property policy adviser Mark Shepherd has been promoted to general insurance manager at the trade body.
UK GI firms facing skills shortages up 13%, CII survey finds
Nearly three quarters (73%) of general insurance businesses are facing skills shortages, a 13% increase from 2013, according to research from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Post magazine – 30 October 2014
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London market bosses’ wish for unified representation unlikely to be realised
Insiders doubtful over aims of CEOs and COOs that were revealed in IUA survey
Industry backs Jackson’s call for fixed costs to be extended beyond PI claims
Lord Justice Jackson repeats call for fixed costs on all fast-track cases
Mesothelioma claims to get tougher to defend following Supreme Court ruling
McDonald case ‘gives additional protection to people who work in factories’
Solicitors faced 'less difficulty' in 'benign' PI renewals season
Despite recent volatility in the solicitors’ professional indemnity market, most firms had less difficulty renewing their cover this year, according to a survey of managing partners.
Expanded mandatory motor insurance could mean increase in MIB levies
DfT, ABI, Biba and MIB to meet next month to discuss potential changes
Markel looks to CNA for senior underwriting hire
Markel has appointed Pushpa Sriwignarajah as senior underwriter in its professional and financial risks division.
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 30 October
It’s not unusual for Penny to find herself reflecting on her youthful moments with embarrassment, but she’s always been a true-blue, dyed-in-the-wool insurance type – and she knows what to watch out for.
Career development: CII unveils New Generation Group
The CII unveiled the participants in this year’s New Generation Group programme at a launch event held in London on 17 October.
Market Moves - 30 October 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Interview: Mark Hews: Protecting the nation’s history
With its focus on heritage buildings and a strategy rooted in ‘doing the right thing’, Ecclesiastical CEO Mark Hews tells Post the firm is quite unlike any other in financial services
Webinar: Imagining a market beyond price comparison
Earlier this year the aggregator space has found itself in the crosshairs of the latest Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) thematic review.
C-Suite - Insurer: The 21st century employee
Insurers need to ensure they employ digital specialists with hands-on experience
North of the Border: Changes to Health & Safety Act
Section 69 of the Enterprise and Regulatory Act 2013 amended section 47 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 for accidents occurring after 1 October 2013.
London company market income from overseas offices increases 10%
Insurance business written overseas subject to oversight by London operations accounted for £6.8bn of premium in 2013, a 10% increase on 2012, according to an International Underwriting Association report.
Ryan Specialty hires McKenna for UK expansion
Ryan Specialty Group has hired Peter McKenna to oversee the development of the company MGA strategy in the UK market.
Regulator writes to UK insurers over climate change risk
The Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority has written to around 30 UK life and general insurers to try and assess their risk from climate change.
Cornwall man gets suspended sentence in Axa fraud case
A Cornwall man was found guilty of fraudulently attempting to claim £100,000 damages from Axa for an alleged workplace injury.