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ABI calls for small claims limit increase
The Association of British Insurers is urging government to increase the small claims limit from £1000 to £5000 to help ensure the fall in motor insurance premiums can be sustained.
Brit snaps up renewal rights to QBE's aviation business
Brit has reached an agreement to acquire the renewal rights to QBE’s London-based dedicated Lloyd’s aviation business.
Japanese insurers to offer mandatory motor cover in China
Tokio Marine, NKSJ Holdings and MS&AD Insurance have been approved to offer mandatory motor cover in China.
In Series: Legacy Systems: time for an upgrade
How can insurers running on outdated legacy systems prepare themselves for the host of new data demands set to be ushered in by Solvency II?
BIBA: Manchester lowdown
With 2014’s BIBA Conference taking place in Manchester, Post asked industry movers and shakers about everything from their favourite local bands to Coronation Street
Head to Head: Add-ons
This year’s Biba conference, taking place at Manchester Central, has the theme ‘Customer, customer, customer’. With that in mind, Post asked some leading industry figures to go head-to-head on the burning customer issues.
Regional Review: Manchester
Ask a member of the Mancunian insurance workforce what the benefits of being located in the city are and they’ll likely respond with: “Where do I start?”
Fraudulent fiancé who lied about 'stolen' ring avoids jail
A deceitful fiancé who tried to con his insurer out of £20 000 by claiming his wife-to-be’s engagement ring was stolen while on holiday in Brazil has been slapped with a fine and a suspended prison sentence.
Constructaquote.com rebrands to attract SME users
Comparison website constructaquote.com has rebranded its website to appeal to the SME market as a business insurance provider.
Legal update: International Law: Whose law is it anyway?
Alistair Kinley and Angel-Maria Sealy outline the ramifications of a case that resulted in much deliberation over whether English or German law should be followed
Head to Head: Claims Ratios
This year’s Biba conference, taking place at Manchester Central, has the theme ‘Customer, customer, customer’. With that in mind, Post asked some leading industry figures to go head-to-head on the burning customer issues.
Winter storm claims total upwards of £2.1m for Cornish Mutual
Cornish Mutual has revealed the cost of claims following “unprecedented” storms earlier this year have topped £2.1m.
In Series: Legacy Systems: Breaking the cement shoes
With customer demand evolving faster than ever, insurers must break free from restrictive legacy systems
C-Suite - Insurer: We need to talk
With buyers, brokers and insurers co-reliant on one another, communication is key to strong relations
Career development: ABI releases industry guide to non-modelled catastrophe risks
The Association of British Insurers has published an industry guide to better identify, assess and manage non-modelled aspects of global catastrophe risks.
Garwyn and Davies liability launches following internal appointments
Davies Group has followed up its acquisition of specialist liability loss adjuster Garwyn by combining its existing offering to form Garwyn and Davies liability.
Allianz hires Tesco Bank's Davess for retail role
Allianz has named Gary Davess as Neil Brettell's successor for its retail division specialty and direct director role.
Ace survey points to heightened concern over civil unrest in EMEA
Concerns relating to civil unrest and political violence have overtaken fears over terrorism for companies across Europe, Middle East and Africa, according to a study conducted by Ace Group.
Barbican subsidiary launches SME cyber product
Barbican subsidiary Professional Indemnity Protect has launched a new cyber liability product for SMEs and smaller corporates.
Barnett Waddingham swoops at Soc Gen for insurance boss
Consultancy Barnett Waddingham has recruited from French investment bank Societe Generale for a new head of insurance consulting.
Internal frontrunners for AIG job touted
Two internal candidates have been touted to take over from AIG president and chief executive Robert Benmosche following the announcement of his expected departure early next year.
Perils raises property loss estimate for windstorm Tini to £206m
Catastrophe data firm Perils has raised its estimate for the property insurance market loss emanating from windstorm Tini to €253m (£206m).
Southern Rock reports £8.7m profits for 2013
Southern Rock Insurance has announced post-tax profits of £8.7m for the year ended 31 December 2013 attributing its move away from Brightside as a factor in improving the company's performance.