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Industry attacks government’s ‘flawed’ risk-pooling arrangement for schools
Marsh boss Weil warns scheme will ‘cost the taxpayer a lot of money’
Editor's comment: Used to disappointment
It is impossible to please all of the people all of the time, but it seems the Competition and Markets Authority has failed to please almost every motor insurer this week.
Legal Update: Occupational Disease: Collins provides limitation law guidance
Lung cancer case provides helpful guidance that will assist defendants in occupational disease cases. Nick Pargeter and Malcolm Keen report
Skyscrapers: A rise in complexity
Times are changing for high-rise living, with new skyscrapers springing up across the UK. Is traditional defects cover fit for purpose though?
Flooding: The future of flooding
As the Statement of Principles nears expiry and with the imminent introduction of Flood Re, what does the future hold for flood cover?
Insurers' succession planning should aid talent retention
Insurers are placing greater emphasis on succession planning than at any time in the past but could still improve in this area, according to a study by Randstad Financial & Professional.
Add-ons: Under the microscope
The sale of additional products is under immense scrutiny by the Financial Conduct Authority. With the insurance industry pushing resources into self-policing since the motor legal expenses inquiry, has it done enough?
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with Ashton West
Since their inception, the British Insurance Awards have become the unrivalled badge of excellence for the insurance sector, raising standards across the industry through their showcasing of best of breed performance and innovation.
Airmic 2014: Petition Osborne on contracts bill says Law Commissioner
Law Commissioner David Hertzell has called on backers of the Insurance Contracts Bill to write letters to both Chancellor George Osborne and the Treasury demanding it moves forward before the election.
Airmic 2014: Airmic unveils commercial cover buyers guide
UK risk management association Airmic has launched a new guide for commercial insurance buyers designed to leave them better informed on what coverage they need.
RSA preparing to divest Asian operations, states report
RSA is looking to offload its Asian operations in an auction that could generate up to $500m (£294m), according to a Reuters report.
Couple sentenced for £1.1m life insurance fraud
A man who faked his own death and his wife were sentenced to prison today after fraudulently claiming £1.1m from life insurance policies and investments.
Roundtable: Digital: Social media: Digital debate
How has the insurance industry embraced digitalisation and social media? While some areas of technology have been embraced, can others be improved?
Airmic 2014: Innovation top insurance concern among risk managers
Lack of innovation is the biggest complaint risk managers have about the insurance industry, according to the latest annual poll of Airmic members.
Fraud Focus: Will fraudsters flourish?
Reported fraud levels are on the rise, the number of motor claims being retained on the Ministry of Justice portal remain high, fraud litigation volumes are decreasing, and average damages payments are rising and qualified one-way costs shifting is now…
Comment: Health hazards post-flooding
The health impact of mould and bacteria after a flood event are generally overlooked
C-Suite - Insurer: Aiming for happy customers
Customers must be the most important element of an insurer’s business
Zurich launches enhanced home cover for 'super rich'
Zurich has launched a new home policy aimed at Britain’s wealthiest individuals.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 19 June 2014
Penny was shocked to see that one Chinese insurer would not be offering ‘World Cup elimination insurance’ to England fans as the tournament kicked off last week.
Career development & CSR: Cunningham Lindsey wins Gold Award for health and safety for ninth time in a row
Cunningham Lindsey has been handed a ninth consecutive Gold Award in the Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2014, run by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
Career file - Phillip Oldcorn: Dual names Oldcorn as COO for Europe
Dual asset underwriting managing director Phillip Oldcorn has been promoted to the newly created role of chief operating officer for Europe at the Hyperion underwriting arm.
Market Moves - 19 June 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market
Validus bolsters senior team with trio of hires
Norwich-based insurance services firm Validus-IVC has added a pair of former Aviva employees and an ex-LV claims man to its senior team.
Aviva data shows crash for cash incidents up 51% last year
Aviva is calling for stronger deterrents for crash for cash gangs after claims fraud data from the insurer revealed there had been a 51% increase in fraudulent slam-ons last year.