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Blog: Bordereau is dead
In this tech-driven day and age, one of the most striking relics of days gone by is the bordereau system. Although they may be computerised, bordereau reports tend to be about as high-tech as an Excel spreadsheet.
Spotlight on health insurance: Scamming the workplace
Fraudsters are always on the move and with whiplash still seemingly on the government's agenda there are fears repetitive strain injury claims could well be the next whiplash saga.
UK home insurers set to face drop in profitability, says EY
After eight years of good earnings, the profitability of the UK home insurance market is set to plummet as insurers prepare to experience a barely profitable 99% net combined ratio.
Technology and driverless cars are not a threat to the industry, insurers say
Insurance revenues are being driven down by advances in technology that will disrupt the industry and change the ways in which customers choose their premiums.
Tesla to fit all new vehicles with self-driving capability
Tesla will fit the hardware needed for full self-driving capability into all new vehicles it produces, including the Tesla Model 3.
Asta receives approval to manage Verto Syndicate
Third party Lloyd’s managing agent Asta has received and "in principle" approval from the Lloyd’s Franchise board to manage Verto Quota Share Syndicate.
Europe: Berating the ratings
Fitch Ratings caused a stir when it criticised the Insurer Financial Strength ratings issued by one of its main rivals, AM Best.
Telematics data disproves fraudulent claim and saves £50,000 in costs
Insure The Box has used telematics data to disprove a fraudulent claim and saved £50,000 in costs.
Further action needed on Medco
Medco was created to change the way medical reports were sourced in soft tissue injury claims, offering up randomised but accredited experts.
AIG in £195m sale of assets to Fairfax
AIG will sell its Latin American and Central and Eastern European operations to Fairfax for £195m.
RSA names Richard Read group pricing director
RSA has appointed Richard Read as group pricing director.
Disrupter So-Sure launches with 80% money back claim
A new form of 'social insurance' has been launched today aimed at attracting mobile phone insurance buyers.
Digital Insurance World 2016: Connected home offers insurers huge opportunity to tap
There is a huge opportunity for connected home insurance with three-quarters of consumers being interested in monitoring their home via a mobile app, according to a survey by Consumer Intelligence.
ABI sets out plans to reduce motor insurance premiums
Insurers have outlined steps to reduce motor premiums in the wake of a "perfect storm" that has seen prices rise for car owners.
Blog: Whiplash reform requires unified push
The status quo on whiplash claims is detrimental to innocent motorists and the personal injury market needs to speak with one voice to push for reform.
LV's Steve Treloar on why the commercial lines market must decide on its future direction
The commercial lines market finds itself at a crossroads: does it stick to the tried and trusted road of face-to-face interaction and relationships or does it follow personal lines down a digital highway?
ABI Motor Conference: Live
Live updates from the ABI Motor Conference.
Deloitte appoints insurtech expert Walsh as insurance partner
Deloitte has appointed Nigel Walsh, former head of insurance at Capgemini as a partner in its insurance practice.
Century launches new underwriting division
Century Underwriting has launched a liability underwriting division and made two senior appointments.
Legal & General and Prestige join forces on home market
Legal and General has teamed up with Prestige Underwriting Services to tackle the ‘non-standard’ home market in the UK.
This week: Let downs, whiplash and administration
Sometimes in life people let you down. Maybe they are not as invested as you, maybe they don't have the same energy levels or maybe they were never going to do it in the first place.
Blog: Whiplash reforms must be based on evidence
Now the small claims reforms have been put on hold, it is time for an evidence-based review.
Hurricane Matthew could cost insurers $8.8bn
Hurricane Matthew may cost insurers as much as $8.8bn, according to AIR Worldwide.
MPs call for stricter recall process on 'fire risk' white goods
MPs are being urged to back a recall list in order to make white goods safer as they pose a considerable fire risk to households.