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Insurers must prepare for telematics boom
Insurers should not lose sight of the opportunities presented by telematics in light of recent changes in consumer attitude, a panel of experts said today.
ABI hits back at Law Society over PI campaign
The Association of British Insurers has criticised the Law Society’s advertising campaign for personal injury, which features the strapline “Don’t get mugged by an insurer – use a solicitor.”
Construction: Unfinished business
While the construction sector is enduring a difficult period due to the economic downturn, insurers are optimistic that, with several major projects underway and in the pipeline, there are still opportunities in the market
Motor Insurance: The road to profit
Could recent legislation provide the turning point motor insurers need to drive them into long-awaited profitability, or are tough times set to continue?
Kiln promotes active underwriter Hargreaves to chairman role
Kiln has appointed Robin Hargreaves as chairman of its underwriting board.
Pro targets global reach following Zurich office launch
Specialist consultancy Pro Insurance Solutions has launched its first continental European office in Zurich.
QBE launches aviation excess liabilities in Dubai
QBE has launched an excess of loss product for aviation liabilities in the Middle East.
JLT Speciality extends PI relationship with AmTrust Europe
JLT Specialty and AmTrust Europe have renewed and extended their professional indemnity relationship offering both sole traders and partner firms PI cover for the 2013 renewals.
MGAA elects UK General boss Hubbard
UK General group chief executive Peter Hubbard has been elected to the board of the managing general agents’ association, alongside RSA MGA director Tom Downey.
Direct Line enters telematics world
Direct Line has launched a telematics product available via both a black box, with technology provided by Tracker, and an app across its motor insurance brands.
RSA wins Police Mutual home insurance contract
RSA has been appointed by Police Mutual to write its home insurance product, extending the 20-year partnership on motor insurance.
Liberty signs new drivers to sponsorship programme
Liberty Mutual Insurance, the commercial lines division of Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe, has expanded its racing sponsorship programme.
Pro inaugurates Zurich office
Specialist consultancy Pro Insurance Solution has opened its first European office.
Ocean warming brings new wave of insurance hazards
Ocean warming and climate change is threatening the insurability of catastrophe risk, the Geneva Association has warned.
Hiscox targets technology companies with new offering
Hiscox has launched a new technology portfolio aimed at companies such as software design and distribution, web design, training, hosting, data network management and hardware assembly.
R&Q and MPPA reach agreement
Randall & Quilter has reached an agreement with MPPA Insurance to receive by way of novation all contracts underwritten by MPPA.
LGBT insurance network to participate in London’s Pride
LGBT insurance network Link will join the London’s Pride March on Saturday 29 June, which will mark the end of London’s Pride Week.
Aspen Re strengthens business development team
Bermuda-based Aspen Reinsurance has appointed Tom Luning as head of US regional business development.
Google under fire from EU data watchdogs
Google’s treatment of user data has come under fire from data protection watchdogs in France and Spain.
Flood deal appears close as Letwin headlines ABI conference
The Association of British Insurers has offered the biggest hint yet that an agreement on implementing its ‘Flood Re’ proposal is imminent, having confirmed that Oliver Letwin MP will deliver a keynote speech at its upcoming conference.
Rehabilitation First Awards - the final countdown!
Entry deadline: Friday 28th June
RSA recruits wholesale banking boss for non-exec role
RSA has recruited Standard Chartered’s wholesale banking chief operating officer to its board, with effect from 1 September.
Pro Sight partnership success prompts Yutree to exit Cobra Network
Yutree Underwriting has left the Cobra Network having signalled its intention to become a “truly independent” intermediary.
Court summons for speeding on the rise
The number of drivers summoned to court after being caught speeding increased by 10% in 2012, the equivalent of 1 000 drivers a week.