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GPs report surge in exaggerated personal injuries
The medical profession has witnessed a rise in patients exaggerating the extent of their injuries in order to claim personal injury compensation, research from LV has revealed.
IFB warns motorists over fronted policies
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has warned that any drivers found fronting their car insurance policies will be caught.
Zurich names new head of surety
Zurich has appointed Michael Bond as head of surety for its North American operations.
Axa announces senior management structure for its personal lines business
Axa has announced the senior management structure for its newly created personal lines operation, which now combines all Axa’s intermediated, partnerships and direct businesses, including Swiftcover.
Aviva joins LLMA
Aviva has become a full member of the Life and Longevity Markets Association.
Aviva completes buy out of French insurer
Aviva has acquired the minority interest of French insurer Société d’Epargne Viagère for more than £100m.
Aviva completes buy out of French insurer
Aviva has acquired the minority interest of French insurer Société d’Epargne Viagère for more than £100m.
Consumer pressure group warns Justice Committee over Jackson
The Consumer Justice Alliance Proposed has told the Justice Select Committee that reforms to civil litigation costs will leave injured victims with no route to legal redress.
Markel strengthens retail division with two senior hires
Dave Robson and Graham Morse have been appointed as development underwriters specialising in social welfare.
Markerstudy extends CRIF partnership to boost fraud prevention
In collaboration with Synectics Solutions, CRIF Decision Solutions has enhanced the fraud prevention platform utilised by the Markerstudy Group to provide a consolidated view of risk for any policy application or claim.
Guest named chairman of education mutual
The higher education mutual UMAL and its partner intermediary UMSL have appointed Allan Guest as chairman of their boards.
Garantia Insurance assigned 'A-' rating
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it assigned its 'A-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Finland-based credit insurer Garantia Insurance Company, with an outlook of stable.
Garantia Insurance assigned 'A-' rating
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it assigned its 'A-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Finland-based credit insurer Garantia Insurance Company, with an outlook of stable.
Ace opens new Watford office
Commercial property and casualty insurance company Ace has opened a larger premises in Watford.
Questgates wins Allianz contract
Allianz has awarded Questgates a long-term contract for the provision of motor fraud investigation services.
Postscript - 10 years ago: ABI plans wholesale shake-up
Looking back 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.
Household - rebuilding costs: DIY SOS
The continued popularity of home improvements, coupled with cover miscalculations, has led to almost 80% of UK homeowners having the wrong level of insurance for their properties, writes Joe Martin.
General insurer review of the year: The nearly year
Jonathan Swift looks back over 12 months in which many market- changing events didn't materialise and finds out what industry leaders think may be in store for general insurance in 2011.
Legal update - effective surveillance: Surveillance strategies
Surveillance techniques are on the increase as a tool to prevent to fraud. Mark Wilcox reports on a recent case that highlights the need for such activities to be carried out by skilled professionals.
Interview - Imran Ahmed & Tony Sault: Advocacy assessed
With profitability in the motor insurance sector under increased pressure, Ernst & Young carried out a Europe-wide study to determine whether consumer claims experiences impact brand loyalty and what good service looks like. Jonathan Swift talks to Imran…
Poor claims delivery hits our integrity, say brokers
Brokers have raised concerns that insurers' willingness to pay claims has deteriorated in the last two years, with southwest broker Higos considering blacklisting insurers that undermine its integrity with clients by not paying claims.
E&Y finds young claimants less likely to stay with insurers
Younger policyholders are less likely to stay with an insurer than older ones, regardless of their claims experience, a new pan-European survey has found.
Law Society must tackle asbestos 'dabblers'
The Law Society needs to get a grip on claimant "dabblers" who are obstructing the speedy payment of mesothelioma claims and ramping up costs for insurers, according to Michelle Penn, partner at Berrymans Lace Mawer.
2018 World Cup risks 'attractive' say specialists
London market sport insurance specialists have insisted the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia will prove no less attractive a risk than previous competitions, despite its size and the threat of domestic terrorism.