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Opinion: Treatment key to whiplash woes
Studies suggest early treatment of claimants could bring down the costs associated with whiplash.
C-Suite: Keeping up with customers
The increasing pace of change in the industry means customer service is now more important than ever, says Lindsay Forster.
FCA finds no consistency in insurers’ private investigator use
The Financial Conduct Authority says there is no consistency in insurers’ use of private investigators following the release of a factsheet for general insurance companies today.
RSA acquires specialist risk engineering team from Elciem
RSA has acquired a seven-strong specialist risk engineering team from independent consultancy Elciem, taking its total number of risk engineers to 200.
Axa UK appoints Deborah Parker as property head
Axa UK has appointed Deborah Parker as group property director with responsibility for the group's real estate function.
Judge to review Jackson reforms’ problem areas
The judge charged with implementing the Jackson reforms has revealed he will review parts of the legislation causing problems for lawyers.
Philip named SRA chief
General Medical Council chief operating officer Paul Philip has been appointed chief executive of the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
AGCS expands Swedish presence with branch office
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has unveiled a new branch in Stockholm, growing its base in the Nordic region.
Pioneer adds to PI team
Pioneer Underwriting has recruited Paula McManus to its professional indemnity business.
Insurers reminded of reform milestone by Crawford liability boss
Insurers have been reminded to brace themselves for the next civil litigation reform milestone geared towards reversing the former legal position, imposing a burden on claimants to prove negligence.
Mapfre Assistance launches rental car cover
Mapfre Assistance has launched a group of products targeted at car rental companies and their customers.
Budget constraints increase challenges for European risk managers
Europe’s risk managers are being challenged to find innovative and cost-effective solutions to cross-border, complex risks but are not necessarily being given budget increases to do so, according to findings from the 2013 Risk Frontiers European Survey.
Axa hires fleet underwriter from Equity Red Star
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has appointed Jamie Colton to the newly created role of trading fleet underwriter for its Bristol branch.
Hiscox expands Prima Insure deal into Germany
Bermuda-based insurer Hiscox has agreed to grow the use of distribution tool Prima Insure into Germany after seeing success in France.
Risk managers feeling pressure of complex environment
Europe’s risk managers are being challenged to find innovative and cost-effective solutions to cross-border, complex risks but are not necessarily being given budget increases to do so, according to findings from the 2013 Risk Frontiers European Survey.
Ferma 2013: 'Twin peaks' regulation questioned by ex-EC Solvency II head
The former head of Solvency II at the European Commission has called into question the creation of the UK’s ‘twin peaks’ regulatory system for matters relating to the insurance industry.
Ferma 2013: Former EC Solvency II head questions 'twin peaks' regulator
The former head of Solvency II at the European Commission has called into question the creation of the UK’s ‘twin peaks’ regulatory system for matters relating to insurance.
View from the Top: Addressing the protection gap in Europe
Much has been said about the impact of the financial crisis on economies and citizens, but there are also some less obvious side effects of the financial uncertainty in Europe that are nonetheless significant.
Broker Network CEO confident restructure will kick-start profitability
Broker Network chief executive Gary Duggan has vowed not to take insurer support for granted while predicting future financial success in the wake of the decision to restructure the 600-strong membership network.
Ferma 2013: Risk managers must educate in a risky world
The world is an increasingly risky place and risk managers must educate their communities to cope with that risk, according to Jorge Luzzi.
Arista increases regional presence
Commercial lines underwriter Arista Insurance has launched 14 regional trading teams targeting areas where there is less representation by competitors.
Ferma 2013: Risk managers must educate in a risky world
The world is an increasingly risky place and risk managers must educate their communities to cope with that risk, according to Jorge Luzzi.
Blog: Driving down rates?
Is telematics actually providing young male drivers with the more competitive rates it promises? With two young sons about to take to the roads, David Waring finds out.
Gable chooses Sequel for European underwriting operation
Liechtenstein-based Gable Insurance has bought Sequel’s Eclipse Underwriting software in a deal that includes training, consultancy and implementation.