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Application fraud: gaming the system accounts for 50% of online fraud
Half of all online application fraud comes from what is known as "gaming". That was the view of Martyn Kyle, head of insurance at SAS, who added the other 50% could be attributed to organised criminals.
Post history - 15 years ago: Post Office strikes Sun Alliance deal
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 15 years ago reveals.
Disappointment over 10% increase in FSA funding
The insurance market has expressed disappointment at a 10% increase in the Financial Services Authority's funding requirements during 2011/2012.
Application fraud: step forward in fraud fight
The fact that underwriters are now starting to wake up to the issue of application fraud is a step in the right direction towards effectively combating the issue.
Post history - 10 years ago: TUC blasts ABI over asbestos
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Political focus - big society: what's the big idea?
The voluntary sector is one set for growth, as the government pushes its Big Society theme. Edward Murray looks at what impact this is having on insurance and how the sector is provided for.
Crawford fraud boss pinpoints social media as ideal weapon
Crawford & Company vice president of counter-fraud solutions Bobby Gracey has highlighted social networking websites as a new weapon that insurance companies can use to combat fraud.
RBSI ousts Esure as Sainsbury’s signs up new motor insurance underwriter
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has won a multi-million pound contract to replace Esure as motor insurance provider to Sainsbury’s Finance.
Budget 2011: Reduction in regulation costs welcome
Speaking on the £350m of proposed business regulation cuts, Ash Saluja from law firm CMS Cameron McKenna, said: “Any reduction in regulation costs is welcome, but financial firms’ understanding of cutting red tape is a long way from Treasury proposals…
Post Magazine – 24 March 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Budget 2011: Government CER plans “unclear”
Accountancy advisers Mazars has claimed that government proposals to maintain tax relief on Claims Equalisation Reserves “leaves more questions open than it answers”.
Aldermanbury Declaration - One Year On: The Debate
If you missed yesterday's live webinar debating the Aldermanbury Declaration - one year on - it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Budget 2011: CER tax relief maintained
The government has outlined plans to continue to provide tax relief on general insurance claims equalisation reserves until at least 2012.
Budget 2011: KPMG backs Osborne measures
Professional services firm KPMG has welcomed the new tax measures laid out in Chancellor George Osborne’s 2011 budget.
Budget 2011: Budget offers “dual route for growth”
Responding to today’s Budget, Maggie Craig, acting director general of the Association of British Insurers, said that it offers a dual route for growth – boosting long-term investment and securing a competitive UK tax regime.
Catastrophe claims costs see "eight fold" increase
The average cost of insured claims from natural catastrophes are eight times higher than in the 1970s, Allianz has revealed.
Budget 2011: "good budget for UK general insurance”
PWC has commenting on the news that tax relief has not been withdrawn for insurers’ equalisation reserves.
Budget 2011: UK growth forecast cut to 1.7%
Chancellor George Osborne has cut the growth forecast for the UK in 2011 from 2.1% to 1.7%.
Budget 2011: Lord Young recommendations to be implemented in full
Announcing the 2011 Budget, UK Chancellor George Osborne said the recommendations in Lord Young’s report on health and safety would be implemented in full.
Budget 2011: Corporation tax cut by 2%
Chancellor George Osborne has announced that the government will cut corporation tax by 2% in April – up from the 1% cut previously announced.
RBSI ousts Esure to win Sainsbury’s Finance contract – Insurance News Now – 24 March 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week’s major general insurance stories including the decision by Sainsbury’s Finance to replace its current motor insurance provider Esure, with Royal bank of Scotland Insurance.
RBSI ousts Esure to win Sainsbury’s Finance contract – Insurance News Now – 24 March 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week’s major general insurance stories including the decision by Sainsbury’s Finance to replace its current motor insurance provider Esure, with Royal bank of Scotland Insurance.
RSA names personal lines boss
RSA has appointed Mark Christer as its new managing director for personal lines.
Zurich Ireland move beckons for Norgrove
Former Travelers Ireland vice president Ken Norgrove is poised to be named as Zurich chief executive for Ireland, Insurance Insight has learnt.