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Apil and Mass back RTA portal deadline reassessment
Lawyers associations have backed a statement from the Ministry of Justice suggesting that it will re-examine plans for implementation of an expanded RTA portal in April 2013.
RSA agrees sale of Dutch Caribbean unit
RSA has agreed to sell Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance (Antilles) N.V. to Fatum General Insurance N.V. for an undisclosed sum.
Qatarlyst confirms ongoing sale talks
Qatarlyst has announced that it is continuing discussions with "several" partners over a potential purchase.
Catastrophe reinsurance rates unharmed by Sandy, says Willis Re
Property catastrophe reinsurance rates adjusted flat to -5% globally in January renewals.
Aviva sells US business for £1.1bn
Aviva is to sell its US life and annuities business to life insurer Athene in a deal worth £1.1bn.
Post Blog: Dealing with the directive
The EU Gender directive comes into force today, but how will insurers and drivers cope with the changes? Jon Byford explains.
Investing in the Profession: Kwik-Fit awarded Healthy Working Lives accolade
Kwik-Fit Insurance has been rewarded for its efforts to promote a safe and healthy workplace for its employees with a gold award from the Scottish Centre for Healthy Working Lives.
Investing in the Profession: DAS lands IIP Gold Standard
Legal expenses insurer DAS has retained its Investors in People Gold Standard.
Judge blasts Equity's 'insouciance' despite legal win on BTE lawyer choice
Before-the-event legal expenses insurers have had their conduct condemned in the Court of Appeal despite securing a legal victory.
Website review: NFU Mutual
Poor performance on 4 December affects insurer's average scores.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Great strides have been made by the insurance industry and the authorities in clamping down on fraud, but sometimes wrongdoers certainly do not help themselves.
Telematics: Revolution on the roads?
Telematics has finally arrived, and most insurers and large brokers announced pilots or launches this year. Yet insurers are still only dipping their toes in the water.
Law report: Environmental condition surveys considered vital before any work is carried out on land
Law reports contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Ruling of GP negligence not subject to prior patient care
Law reports contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Appeal decision turns on wording
Law reports contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Market moves: Towergate leads Christmas recruiting while Giles and others add seasonal cheer
This week in recruitment belonged to Towergate Underwriting, which welcomed five new staff all appointed to work with regional brokers.
Scottish independence: Age auld question
The countdown for a vote on Scottish independence has begun. With divergence between Holyrood and Westminster growing already in the claims arena, it's never too early for insurers to ask: will we be ready?
My Best XI: Kevin Taylor, Gravytrain
Kevin Taylor, Gravytrain chief executive, picks his best XI for an insurance company start-up.
Review of the Year: Legal - bracing for impact
The imminent implementation of major civil justice reforms has seen the legal industry spend much of 2012 preparing itself for things to come.
Markel hoping to capitalise on Alterra Lloyd's business
US-based Markel Corporation is hoping to build on the London operations of Alterra after securing an acquisition deal worth $3.1bn.
Markerstudy acquires accident management company
Markerstudy Group has completed a second acquisition in less than a month with the purchase of accident management company Vision Vehicle Solutions.
Editor's comment: Paying the price for profitability
As 2012 draws to an end, UK insurance industry debate centres on the one topic most likely to dominate headlines come the new year: profitability pressures in the motor insurance market.
Post magazine - 20/27 December 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.