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In Series: Claims: A step ahead
The industry must work together in the fight against insurance fraud.
L&G's Wilson: Insurers must invest in housing
Legal and General group chief executive Nigel Wilson has called on the insurance industry to help mitigate the UK’s housing problems by investing in the sector, while also helping to match long term assets.
In Series: Claims: Investigating the investigators
What will the FCA’s examination of insurers’ use of private investigators uncover – and will it affect industry efforts to combat fraud?
Former Allianz director Stratford passes away
Retired former Allianz Insurance finance director George Stratford passed away at the weekend.
ABI calls for industry, government partnership
The Association of British Insurers is to ask the UK government for more regular and constructive partnerships, reflecting the growing role of insurers in society.
View from the Top: The punchline? ABS is no joke
An insurance salesman and a lawyer walk into a bar – it certainly sounds like the beginning of a joke, but the new alternative business solution world is no laughing matter. What it is, in our view, is a major opportunity.
View from the Top: Regulators need our help
By working together we can sort out insurers’ tarnished image and cut the bureaucracy, says Robert Hiscox, honorary president, Hiscox
Affinity news: Axa director warns against using ‘herd mentality’ to avoid FCA action
Goss points at PPI scandal as example of mass impropriety.
British Insurance Awards 2013: Introduction - Moment of truth
It may be a well-worn cliché that insurance exists for that moment of truth, when an individual or business is faced with an unforeseen incident; but given recent events it is one that has never been truer.
EPG eyes opportunities in Africa
EPG Insurance Services has extended its administration base to cover South Africa and other African territories.
Chaucer adds aerospace specialist to aviation team
Lloyd’s insurer Chaucer has appointed Anna Dedman to specialise in the aerospace sector as part of its aviation team at Chaucer Syndicate 1084.
Brit adopts Xchanging’s Fees Direct Plus
Xchanging, the business process, procurement and technology services provider has today announced Brit Insurance as a customer of its enhanced Fees Direct offering, Fees Direct Plus.
Axa finds business crimes down 14%
Crimes committed against UK business fell after two years of consecutive increases according to figures released by Axa today.
Martyn Hall takes on QBE's Fast Flow
Martyn Hall has been appointed underwriting manager for QBE’s Fast Flow business.
Competition Commission finds evidence of over-costing in the motor insurance market
The Competition Commission has found evidence that the separation of cost liability and cost control in the provision of post-accident services to non-fault motor claimants is pushing repair costs up.
Ancile founder launches Medical Travel Compared
The man behind travel insurer Ancile have launched a new price comparison site on travel cover for people with pre-existing conditions.
Xuber increases global workforce by 25%
Xuber, Xchanging’s insurance software business, is continuing its expansion with an international recruitment drive.
UK Flood Re deal will be 'credit positive' for P&C players
Moody’s claims that the memorandum of understanding between the Association of British Insurers and the government on introducing the Flood Re model will be credit positive for UK property and casualty insurers.
London market veteran named political risks manager at Antares
Lloyd’s insurer Antares has appointed David Wright as political risks manager of its political and financial risks specialty lines portfolio.
UK Government will help out if Flood Re pot “runs out”
The UK insurance industry will not be responsible for recapitalising Flood Re in the event that it “runs out of money”, the Association of British Insurers has confirmed.
EPG to cover South Africa and other African territories
EPG Insurance Services is extending its administration base to cover South Africa and other African territories.
Antares hires ex-AIG CEO Sullivan as non-executive chairman
Antares Managing Agency has appointed Martin Sullivan as non-executive chairman.
Ping An closes puchase of Lloyd’s building for £260m
The Lloyd’s building has been sold by present owner Commerz Real to a Chinese insurer in a deal worth £260m.
Losses from European floods could hit £4.5bn
Industry-wide insured losses on recent flooding in central and eastern Europe is expected to hit between $3.5bn (£2.4bn) and $4.5bn (£3bn), according to estimates by Swiss Re.