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Justice Secretary Grayling under pressure to close referral fee loopholes
Epoq’s Legal Go model singled out by Jack Straw as being against spirit of Laspo.
Motor insurance regulator mooted by Straw slammed as ‘unnecessary’
Former Home Secretary’s parliamentary counterpart Evans ‘dead against’ idea.
Tulloch’s flood defence funding plan fails to generate industry support
Analysts say insurers are unwilling to invest in defences without clear returns.
Insurers urged not to jump the gun in entering cosmetic interventions market
Industry warned over potential pitfalls of operating with inadequate expertise.
2014 a ‘critical year’ for insurers says ABI’s Evans
The insurance industry must continue to make its voice heard on issues such as the Competition Commission’s investigation into the private motor market and debate on whiplash reform, ahead of a “critical year” for insurers.
Motor Claims 2014: Davies calls for UK to utilise cross-border data sharing to stamp out European crime
Axa’s global chief fraud control officer Richard Davies has called for the UK to embrace cross-border data sharing in a bid to clamp down on crime across the continent.
Motor Claims 2014: Thatcham boss claims no driverless vehicles on road within next three years
Fully autonomous vehicles are unlikely to be on UK roads in the next three years, despite moves by government to invest in the emerging technology, according to Thatcham Research chief executive Peter Shaw.
C-Suite: Databases are key to increased profitability in Asia
Peter Orlay explains how contributory databases can play a key role in increasing profitability across the insurance chain in Asia.
Suncorp's profits fall 4.5% as claims rise
Australian insurer and banking group Suncorp saw a dip in its half year profits to A$548m (£296m) from A$574m in the corresponding period the previous year.
Post magazine – 20 February 2014
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Editor's comment: Motor: A third way?
Motor has long been a special case in the world of insurance. It is a compulsory purchase that most customers hope to never use.
Insurers to supply experts to PM’s flood grant scheme
Insurers have agreed to supply a team of technical experts to work with the government on a scheme to provide grants to flooded home and business owners at today’s Downing Steet flooding summit.
FM Global names Essentra chief exec to board
FM Global has appointed the chief executive of an international plastics supplier to its board.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 20 February 2014
Penny was most pleased to learn last week that rumours of the right honourable Jack Straw’s demise had been greatly exaggerated.
Career development: Axa's Evans lauded for commitment to public interest at CII awards
Axa group chief executive Paul Evans, pictured, was recognised with an achievement award for his work in championing the public interest at the inaugural Chartered Insurance Institute Public Interest Awards.
Market Moves - 20 February 2014
Stay abreast with who is moving where within the market with this week's Market Moves column.
Solicitors’ Professional Indemnity: Whipping up a storm
With the Jackson reforms and the ‘Plebgate’ debacle presenting solicitors with a host of new challenges, what impact has this all had on the solicitor’s professional indemnity market?
Kiln buys 49% of Lloyd’s cyber coverholder NAS
Kiln has purchased a 49% stake in NAS Insurance, one of the largest cyber producers in the Lloyd’s market.
UK General wins schemes deal with Best Insurance
Leeds-based specialist insurer, UK General, has designed a bespoke income protection policy in a deal with Sussex firm, Best Insurance.
Fracking: Frack to the future
With the government pushing hydraulic fracturing in the UK, how will developments in this market affect insurers and what risks does it entail?
Spotlight On – Fraud: Learn from lessons
When tackling new types of fraud in the digital age, insurers can learn a lot from other industries.
Spotlight On – Fraud: Building on the foundations
The insurance industry’s approach to fraud has progressed enormously over the past 20 years but there is still more to be done.
Miliband demands accelerated flood claim payments
Labour party leader Ed Miliband has demanded insurers settle payments on flood claims within weeks of submission.
C-Suite: Insurer: Are we truly diverse?
A diverse workforce brings benefits to staff and positively influences corporate culture.