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Rural Insurance eyes 'number two' spot after year of growth
UK General business Rural Insurance boosted its gross written premium by 11% to £32m and improved Ebitda by 5% to £2m for the financial year ending 31 March 2014.
When is the driver of a car not driving the car?
When is a driver at the wheel of a moving car not actually ‘driving'? The answer in one fatal accident case is an important reminder not to take facts at face value but always to dig deeper.
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.
Ageas rolling out commercial and subsidence claims reviews in 2015
Ageas is set to follow the completion of a household claims review with an investigation into its commercial and subsidence panels next year, Post can reveal.
Liberty Insurance appointed lead underwriter for Hughes
Liberty Mutual's Irish subsidiary has agreed to become the lead underwriter of Hughes Insurance following its acquisition of the Northern Ireland broker announced yesterday.
Ageas finalises household claims reshuffle
Ageas has completed a restructure of its household claims suppliers, appointing 21 members to its new panel.
Axa strikes data access deal with Callcredit
Axa has partnered with Callcredit Information Group giving the insurer better access to credit checking and behavioural data tools.
Aviva mobile phones hit by third-party cyber attack
Hundreds of Aviva staff were hit by a cyber attack on the insurer's mobile phone technology supplier last month.
Compton leaves KPMG to join Mapfre in China
KPMG's head of insurance consulting for Mainland China Tony Compton is leaving the consultancy to join Spanish insurer Mapfre's Chinese operations.
England fans excluded from World Cup elimination insurance
Chinese insurer Ancheng Insurance is offering World Cup insurance for fans to compensate for the disappointment of being eliminated from the tournament.
Manchester City partners with Indonesian insurer
English Premiership football champions Manchester City are partnering with Indonesian insurer Jiwasraya.
Legal & General shuts Belfast office
Legal & General has confirmed the closure of its Belfast office with the claims and customer service work carried out at the branch moved to Birmingham and Ipswich.
Europe: Emerging markets supply chain risks
Increasing use of emerging markets as global suppliers could pose challenges for insurers
Wunelli targets US after striking deal with Chinese insurer
UK telematics provider Wunelli has signalled its intention to launch into the American and Chinese insurance markets following its takeover by US firm Lexis Nexis.
Biba welcomes ‘encouraging’ competition proposals
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has issued its support to proposals from the Competition and Markets Authority to improve the UK’s dysfunctional motor market.
CHO hails competition probe backing for modified GTA
The Credit Hire Organisation has welcomed the Competition Market Authority’s proposals this morning as a validation for the general terms of agreement held between insurers and credit hire firms.
ABI heralds credit hire cap plans
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed plans to limit the cost of providing a replacement vehicle as an at-fault insurer as part of package of reforms unveiled the Competition and Markets Authority.
Mass critical of CMA stance on repair networks
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has condemned the findings from the Competition and Markets Authority, which said the watchdog would not investigate repair networks further.
CMA probe provides ‘little respite’ for insurers, says analyst
Proposals from the Competition and Markets Authority issued today will provide little support to the relief for insurers hoping to boost performance, according to Shore Capital analyst Eamonn Flanagan.
RSA names Bergander permanent Scandinavia CEO
RSA has handed the permanent leadership of its Scandinavian unit to interim chief executive Patrick Bergander.
Competition watchdog calls for credit hire cap and 'wide' MFN ban
The Competition and Markets Authority has today revealed proposed changes for the UK’s private motor insurance market in a bid to increase competition and reduce costs for drivers.
China Life in talks to buy Canary Wharf property
China's largest life insurer China Life is in talks to buy a Canary Wharf property which law firm Clifford Chance uses as its headquarters.
MPs briefed on benefits of upgrading 'broken' fire alarm system
Pressure is growing on politicians on the issue of introducing a low cost upgrade to automated fire alarms in a bid to improve reliability from 5% to 80%.
