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Motor sector told to brace for new era as autonomous cars edge into view
Trials of driverless cars on UK roads set to commence early next year
Industry frustrated as CMA considers U-turn on capping credit hire costs
CHO boss Evans launches complaint to CMA over direct hire practices
Director of content’s Comment: One century on, Post pays tribute
This week marks the 100th anniversary of the date (4 August 1914) that Great Britain and France declared war on Germany and Austria, thus beginning a period of great upheaval for the nation.
ABI warns of financial hardship from Riot Act reforms
The Association of British Insurers has estimated for every £10 paid out in compensation after the London 2011 riots only £1 would be paid out under the reformed Riot (Damages) Act.
WW1 Centenary: Insurance Institute of London Presidential Address
On the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War Post looks back on some of the articles written for the magazine during this period.
WW1 Centenary: British Fire Offices & Continental Relations
On the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War Post looks back on some of the leader columns written for the magazine during this period. Today how the magazine covered British Fire Offices & Continental Relations.
Novae profit rises despite rating and currency conditions
Novae Group has attributed a five percentage-point improvement to its combined ratio to 90.8% (H1 2013: 95.8%) in the first half of this year to a positive claims experience, resulting in an 89.4% increase in underwriting contribution to £19.7m (H1 2013:…
Career development: Lloyd’s charity awards open for applications
The Lloyd’s Market charity awards have opened for applications from permanent staff working in the market.
Market Moves - 7/14 August 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market
UK General offers protection against holiday home scams
Leeds-based insurer UK General has launched a policy protecting holidaymakers from unsatisfactory or non-existent holiday homes.
East England drivers UK’s worst says Aviva
Drivers in Aviva’s home territory of the East of England are among the UK’s worst according to figures produced by the insurer’s Drive smartphone app.
WW1 Centenary: The outbreak of War
On the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War Post looks back on some of the leader columns written for the magazine during this period starting with the outbreak of war.
Covéa partners with VFM for fraud detection
Covéa has completed a deal with VFM to improve fraud detection across the insurer’s business.
RSA job cuts suggested by report
RSA is refusing to comment on a report suggesting it will announce "hundreds" of job cuts at its interim results on Thursday (7 August).
Chase Templeton continues growth strategy with three new deals
Private medical insurance group Chase Templeton has secure an additional £4.2m in annual premium income after completing three new deals.
Rehab code to be reviewed amid personal injury developments
The changing personal injury landscape has triggered the first review of the rehabilitation code in more than seven years.
Flood Re managing agent contract worth £6m per year
The tender for a managing agent for the Flood Re scheme has been published with an estimated annual contract value of £6m.
MoJ capping whiplash report costs at £180
The Ministry of Justice has laid out plans to limit the cost of whiplash medical assessment fees in England and Wales at £180.
Hiscox launches updated cyber product
Hiscox has launched an updated cyber and data insurance product giving more comprehensive cover.
Esure reports steady results as it unveils ABS plans
Esure profits have grown 0.4% for the first half of 2014 with chairman Peter Wood praising the group's disciplined underwriting in difficult market conditions.
Miller replaces Clarke as SSP's head of Asia-Pacific
UK-based technology firm SSP has appointed Paul Miller as general manager, Asia-Pacific after Michael Clarke left the firm.
Enterprise and CHO clash over CMA complaint
Enterprise and the Credit Hire Organisation have crossed swords after CHO chairman Steve Evans wrote to the Competition and Markets Authority to demand an investigation into direct hire practices.
Sale of DLG's international units not set in stone, claims Geddes
Direct Line Group chief executive Paul Geddes has denied the sale of the insurer's Italian and German operations is a foregone conclusion, despite talks on offloading the international divisions gathering momentum.
Over half of construction workers mistaken about employer insurance
Nearly 60% of UK construction site workers believe their employers must have insurance in place to pay their salaries and medical benefits if they are off work, despite such policies not being mandatory in the UK.