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This Week in Post: claims, cold-calling and commercial vans
As the frost closes in and warns us of winter, my thoughts turn to safety and vehicles, especially as I found myself slipping over due to the black ice on the roads.
RSA appoints Emery as new retail brands director
Rsa has appointed Pete Emery as its new retail brands director having worked for the firm since 2010.
Time running out for Gable motor and EL policyholders to find alternative cover
Motor and employers' liability policies underwritten by Gable will expire in two weeks, the Financial Services Compensation Scheme has warned.
Insurers ‘fully engaged’ in football abuse inquiry
The insurance industry is “fully engaged” in the independent inquiry into football abuse, the Association of British Insurers said.
Perils final insured loss estimate for Storm Desmond totals £604m
The estimated insured property market losses for Storm Desmond comes in at £604m, according to catastrophe modelling firm Perils.
Markerstudy IT upgrade sees 45 jobs impacted
Markerstudy will see 45 jobs go in its IT department following greater investment in automation.
5000 on standby for insurers’ winter flooding response
Insurers have thousands of staff on standby to deal with severe flooding this year, the Association of British Insurers has said.
Startup Bootcamp reveals 10 start-ups for insurtech acceleration programme
Startup Bootcamp has revealed the top 10 insurtech start-ups for its 2017 acceleration programme.
World Aids Day: Travel insurers need to overcome ‘resistance’ to covering HIV
The insurance industry still needs to take greater steps to provide cover for HIV and HIV-positive people.
Trio of promotions at Arthur J Gallagher
The president of Arthur J Gallagher's property & casualty operations, James Gault, has been promoted to the newly created position of chairman.
Revealed: RSA potentially faced with exposure to football abuse claims
RSA has admitted it has “potential exposure” to recent claims arising from abuse at professional football clubs.
Ford to test autonomous cars on European roads
Ford is to begin testing autonomous cars on European roads in 2017.
Access to Justice urges MoJ to extend whiplash consultation deadline
Access to Justice has written to the government asking for the consultation period for personal injury reform to be extended beyond the current deadline.
Post docu-video: State of the Broker Nation: The future face of broking
In an increasingly connected world customers are turning to mobile devices to fulfil their needs. How can insurance brokers evolve to protect their future from disintermediation?
Lifeboat safety: An international concern
Nearly 16% of merchant mariners' deaths have been caused by incidents involving lifeboats and their launching systems, according to 10 years of data analysed by a safety group. Many seamen have suffered severe injuries of the spine and lower extremities…
Chaucer expands Singapore treaty team
Lloyd's specialist insurance group Chaucer has appointed former Swiss Re manager Ong Chee Koon as class underwriter to join its Asia treaty team in Singapore.
IUA: Single market access is key Brexit concern
The London insurance market must maintain access to the single market following Brexit negotiations, the International Underwriting Association has warned.
Pool Re chairman joins Neon as non-executive chairman
Neon has appointed Pool Re chairman Geoff Riddell as non-executive chairman.
Neos enters partnership with Zoopla Property Group
Connected home insurance provider Neos has acquired investment as part of a new partnership with Zoopla Property Group.
Lib Dems urge rethink on IPT increase
An early day motion has been raised by the Liberal Democrats’ leader for the government to rethink its decision to increase the insurance premium tax.
Watchstone suspends planned capital returns until Slater & Gordon claim resolved
Watchstone Group's planned capital returns to investors is on hold until its warranty claim with Slater & Gordon has been resolved.
Spotlight: Motor Data: Get ready for the full impact
Data can bring benefits and early adopters of digital technologies are already seeing a return on investment. What will the full impact of digital and data enrichment be on the motor sector?
LV Broker mulls exit from home after ‘forensic’ review
LV Broker is considering plans to stop selling home insurance, following a “forensic” review of the business.