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Penny Black's insurance week
Penny is always impressed by firms that go the extra mile to ensure they have the right employees. However, some take this further than others.
Fraud: A war on all fronts
Fraud affects all lines of business and yet to date insurer focus on solving the problem has been on motor. Is it time for a shift in perception?
Scotland's future: Change is already afoot in Scotland
If the insurance industry needed a reminder that the Scottish Government already has significant power to affect insurance operations, it need look no further than last month’s announcement of a consultation on the Scottish court system. The draft Courts…
View from the Top: Correcting the balance
Cut the middle man out of motor insurance for lower premiums and better service, says Dominic Clayden.
My Best XI David Coupe, owner, EC3 Legal
David Coupe, owner of law firm EC3 Legal, selects his best XI for an insurance industry start-up. Coupe has chosen largely from the world of underwriting, with a reinsurer taking the key spot in goal. There is also room in the side for the world’s…
Market Moves: Brokers bring in more new recruits with JLT, Marsh and Willis welcoming fresh faces
Brokers Marsh, Willis and JLT dominated the broking space this week with a raft of new appointments. Marsh created a new corporate division, JLT added three new staff to its financial institutions team and Willis recruited chief executives for its…
Improving Underwriting: Driving Profits
Can a more sophisticated approach to underwriting help motor insurers finally turn a profit?
Improving Underwriting: The extra mile
The use of geographic intelligence can improve the understanding of risk in the motor insurance space.
Ex-Broker Network boss Gladwell joins Paymentshield
Paymentshield has appointed Lee Gladwell as interim proposition director, with the move coming as the insurance provider prepares for a number of strategic developments in 2013.
Mass warns against red tape resulting from medical panels
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has backed in principle proposals put forward by the Association of British Insurers calling for accredited medical experts to assess whiplash injuries.
Zurich claims boss champions further RTA fixed cost reductions
Zurich’s casualty claims director believes reduced fixed recoverable costs for the Road Traffic Accident scheme could potentially be halved if a further consultation was to be given the go ahead.
ING unveils governance changes for insurance business
ING today unveiled changes in the governance of its insurance/investment management Europe business as it continues to push forward with its preparations for a standalone future.
SII interim measures could bring costs without benefits, warns Insurance Europe
Insurance Europe has raised concerns about the impact of interim measures in the wake of Solvency II delays, in a letter to the head of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority.
Westinsure boss Erwin mulling over appeal on 20% tax ruling
Westinure is considering an appeal against a ruling upheld by the First-tier Tribunal stating that broker networks that provide better deals via larger insurers must charge members full UK VAT at 20%.
PZU sees net profit rise 40%
PZU posted a 40% rise in net profit to 3.26bn zlotys for 2012, slightly below the 3.46bn forecast by analysts, Reuters reported this morning.
ABI demands accredited whiplash examinations
Whiplash injuries would be assessed by an accredited medical expert under new proposals published by the Association of British Insurers.
Prudential gained 1m more Asian customers in 2012
On the release of its 2012 results, insurer Prudential revealed that it had added over 1m customers across Asia in 2012.
Lancashire names Redhead as capital management boss
Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer Lancashire Holdings has named Darren Redhead as head of it’s capital management division.
RBS to reduce DLG stake to 49%
Royal Bank of Scotland is to place a second tranche of Direct Line Group shares on the stock market via an accelerated book build.
Insurance Insight launches Claims Club Asia
Post's sister title Insurance Insight has launched the Claims Club Asia to support claims professionals across Asia.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
PZU linked with Poland's EMC
Polish insurer PZU has been touted as a possible suitor for Polish hospital group EMC Instytut Medyczny.
FSA to review insurers’ use of private investigators
The Financial Services Authority has confirmed it has started a review into the use of private investigators by insurance firms.
Axa sees PMI membership rise in 2012
Axa grew its private medical insurance membership base by 11% in 2012.