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Tomorrow's Foil elects new president
Browne Jacobson insurance law specialist, Mukesh Kainth, has been elected president of Tomorrow’s Forum of Insurance Lawyers.
Time to focus on liability
Most employers don't spend too much time thinking about employers' liability, public liability and product liability unless they actually have a claim. So perhaps it is just as well that the national media is continually drawing attention to tragic…
Covéa's Carol Geldard on why a child's perspective can be helpful
It’s slightly galling, but at the same time strangely satisfying, when your 11-year-old points out the glaringly obvious.
Spotlight: Motor Data: Increasing data use in the van sector
Van insurance is often purchased by sole traders in the same way as household insurance but data in this sector lags behind the rest of the personal lines sector. What can the sector do to catch up?
DWF merges with law firm C & H Jefferson
Legal business DWF is to merge with Belfast-based law firm C & H Jefferson.
Telematics platform aims to be 'alternative to aggregator'
Drivers will be able to use their telematics score to get quotes from other insurers at the end of their policy.
Webinar: Axa, Aviva and RSA to discuss impact of ADAS on insurers
There continues to be much chatter and speculation about the shape of vehicle automation and its impact on the UK motor insurance market.
Tokio Marine Kiln underwriting chairman to retire
Tokio Marine Kiln underwriting board chairman Robin Hargreaves will retire at the end of the year after spending his entire career with the company.
Axa and CDL launch Flood Re solution
Axa and technology firm CDL have launched the first Flood Re integrated solution available via a broker software house.
Legal Update: Insurers need dedicated staff for cases involving 'litigants in person'
As the whiplash reforms the government is consulting on will increase the number of litigants in person, insurers need to arrange for dedicated staff to handle cases involving LIPs.
Asia Analysis: Cambodia's slow insurance journey
A stable political situation and the introduction of more regulations will help spur Cambodia's insurance market writes Nicky Burridge.
RSM UK ordered to pay £85,000 in costs to Brightside
RSM UK has been ordered to pay £85,000 in costs to Brightside Group, within the next two weeks.
Brightside and RSM UK appear in court in ongoing audit case
Lawyers for Brightside and RSM UK attended a hearing today at the Royal Courts of Justice.
This Week in Post: Party-crashing and party politics
This week I donned a dinner jacket and bow tie and headed to my first corporate Christmas dinner of 2016.
UK's IPT now 6th highest in Europe
The UK now has the 6th highest standard rate of insurance premium tax in Europe, coming after Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands and Finland.
Axa completes consultation over move of 150 jobs
A consultation between a union and Axa over the relocation of 150 jobs from Kent to Birmingham has been completed.
Quiz of the week - 25 November
Test yourself on the news of the week.
R&Q completes first US-based novation
Randall & Quilter has completed its first US-based self-insurer novation.
Digital Insurance Collective Blog: Where do MGAs fit in?
A lot of attention has been drawn to the digital developments that are being undertaken by insurers in the direct market but, while direct is an important market, transformation of the indirect channel is also deserving of more attention.
Blog: Insurers must prepare for disasters
Planning the response to large-scale catastrophes is a must for all general insurers.
Fagen appointed Insurance Council of Australia president
Colin Fagen, QBE's chief operations officer, has been appointed president and chairman of the board at the Insurance Council of Australia.
Marine cargo MGA launches with backing from Hiscox
A regional cargo market managing general agent has launched in the UK, backed by capacity from Hiscox and Lloyd’s syndicates.
IPT rise will cancel out benefits of whiplash reform for younger drivers
The increase in insurance premium tax will effectively cancel out the benefits from proposed whiplash reform felt by younger drivers.
Admiral CEO donates £3.94m of shares to own charity
Admiral CEO David Stevens has donated 205,000 shares, worth £3.94m to a charitable foundation in which he is the main trustee.