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Video: Managing General Agents' Association managing director Peter Staddon
Managing General Agents' Association managing director Peter Staddon talks to Post reporter Katie Marriner.
Hertzell seeking wide range of industry experts for fraud taskforce
The government taskforce set up to tackle insurance fraud will include a small number of senior representatives from the wider insurance industry, Law Commissioner David Hertzell has confirmed.
Flight MH17 wreckage arrives at Dutch airbase ahead of probe
Wreckage from the ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 will be reconstructed after being transported to the Gilze-Rijen airbase in Holland as part of a probe into what brought the plane down.
UK General completes Clydesdale-backed refinancing after handing more power to MDs
Leeds-based insurer UK General has refinanced debts with Clydesdale Bank in a bid to better position the business for growth after handing more power to its schemes, rural and commercial managing directors.
Insurers seek to replace Aviva at major Singapore bank
At least five insurers are attempting to win a contract to sell insurance and wealth management products to Singapore bank DBS's clients.
Editor's comment: Technology makes the world go around
It’s hard to think of a part of the modern world that isn’t driven by technology – and with this comes the risk of downtime and hacking.
Fraud taskforce encouraged to broaden scope beyond motor insurance
Hertzell will invite industry experts to contribute to the work
Zurich names Eatock as new SME lead
Zurich has handed a promotion to SME transformation head Jason Eatock, who will now lead the SME unit.
Supply chain communications issues threaten insurers' reputation
Differing methods of communication compares poorly to other sectors
Pool Re-style cyber terrorism facility could stimulate the market for insurance
Cyber insurance concept raised at CFC Cyber Symposium
C-Suite Insurer: Vive la revolution
Technological advances mean the insurance industry is on the cusp of something new and exciting
Fraud Focus: What will the taskforce do?
A new taskforce has been announced by the government, specifically looking at insurance fraud
Trade bodies fight for re-worded clauses to be restored to Insurance Bill
Biba and Airmic address House of Lords' committee in attempt to restore axed clauses
Review of the Year: Health
Health insurance personalities reflect on the past year and look forward to 2015, with high hopes for improving the profile of health insurance through technology – as well as addressing issues surrounding costs and implementing a more holistic approach…
Hertzell's fraud role coincides with Law Commission exit
David Hertzell's term as law commissioner is to end on 31 December, coinciding with his appointment as head of a taskforce to tackle insurance fraud.
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 11 December
It was a case of Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now for Kate Syred, Direct Line’s commercial director of home insurance, when she attended Morrissey’s recent concert at the O2.
Career development: Hiscox teams up with the CII to promote profession to pupils
Hiscox and the Chartered Insurance Institute have jointly hosted a series of events in London to promote the insurance profession to schoolchildren.
Market Moves - 11 December 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Average policy savings of £15 predicted following My Licence launch
Motor Insurers’ Bureau CEO Ashton West has set his sights on the “the holy grail” of delivering claims data at the point of quote by 2016, following the launch of the My Licence initiative, which is expected to spark customer savings.
Ex-Amlin and QBE project leader Day replaces Hobbs as IUA programme director
The International Underwriting Association has appointed Louise Day as programme director to lead company involvement in the London Market’s modernisation programme.
Airmic calls for one-day policy issuance to become industry norm
Airmic has called on, insurers, brokers and risk managers to work together to start the renewal process earlier and change market practice, in a bid to achieve day-one policy issuance.
Chasing the Asian SME vote
Insurers in Asia are turning their attention to providing cover to SMEs as they wake up to the potential of the sector, writes Nicky Burridge.
Berkshire Hathaway wins Singapore license
US specialty insurer Berkshire Hathaway has obtained a non-life license in Singapore.
My Licence officially launches
The My Licence initiative has officially been launched by the Motor Insurers' Bureau and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.