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AA backs MoJ whiplash proposal while law firm brands it 'a waste of time'
The AA has welcomed the government's proposal to raise the small claims limit to £5000 on road traffic accident cases, but stressed that genuine victims should still be able to claim.
Davies adjusters to join rival firms
Several Davies loss adjusters who worked on the NFU Mutual account are leaving after the firm lost its position on the insurer's property claims panel.
Lloyd's refreshes three-year plan to incorporate Vision 2025
Lloyd's has published an updated version of its three-year plan designed to set the London market on track for its long-term strategy, Vision 2025.
Insurers' 'systemic risk' activities significantly less than banks'
International insurance think tank the Geneva Association has published a cross-industry analysis comparing the named 28 global systemically important banks to 28 of the world’s largest insurers on indicators of systemic risk.
Government has 'forgotten' innocent whiplash claimants, says Mass
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has branded the government's proposals to raise the small claims limit and packages of reforms "irresponsible".
Lloyd's managing agents offered guidance on Eurozone exit
Lloyd's managing agents have been given new guidance on how insurance and reinsurance contracts may react in the event of a Eurozone exit.
Insurers 'force claimants to settle for less'
A personal injury boss has accused the government of approaching the problem of whiplash "from the wrong end" by ignoring the largely legitimate number of whiplash claims.
MoJ whiplash consultation calls for PI small claims limit extension
The Association of British Insurers has responded favourably to the publication of today's government whiplash consultation, which states that the RTA small claims court limit should be increased to £5000.
Guernsey’s zero-10 regime gets EU approval
Guernsey’s zero-10 corporate tax regime has been given the final seal of approval by the European Union.
Airmic invites new pitches for compliance database
Risk management association Airmic has issued a second request for proposals for companies interested in creating a global database of international insurance requirements.
German insurance market faced 'inertia' in 2012 P&C results
The outlook for the German insurance market remains negative, according to rating agency Moody's.
Beazley announces new property head
Lloyd's insurer Beazley has announced that current head of property Jonathan Gray will step down after 11 years in July next year, to be replaced by Mark Bernacki.
Man jailed after using frying pan receipt for bogus travel claim
A man who submitted a receipt for a frying pan as evidence for a fraudulent £2000 travel insurance claim has been jailed today.
Arch faces legal challenge in Malta over D&O policy
Lloyd's insurer Arch Insurance Company (Europe) is being challenged in the Superior Courts of Malta in connection with a directors' and officers' policy for European Insurance Group.
Limited damage after Japan quake
The magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck off the northeast coast of Japan on Friday is not expected to have caused significant damage, according to catastrophe modelling firm AIR Worldwide.
Insurance head to leave European Commission
One of the key figures involved with the development of Solvency II is to leave the European Commission.
JLT Re appoints Aon's Dubecq as partner
JLT Reinsurance Brokers has appointed Thomas Dubecq as partner to support its growing international presence.
French insurers call for nation-by-nation capital approach
Proposed strict capital rules for EU-based insurers should be made flexible enough to suit the needs of companies in each country, according to a European insurance lobby group.
Ex-NIG director Parry returns with start-up
Former NIG sales and distribution director Dave Parry has launched a business consultancy specialising in the insurance sector.
Average Adjusters' Association breaks with tradition with double committee admission
For the first time in its 140-year history, the Average Adjusters' Association has admitted up-and-coming professionals to its committee of management, which has previously been the preserve of fellows.
LIU Europe appoints Swiss sales manager from Chartis
Liberty International Underwriters Europe has appointed Eric Maltoni as sales manager Suisse Romande, based in its Zurich office in Switzerland.
Liberty International Underwriters appoints ex-Chartis man Maltoni
LIU Europe has hired former Chartis manager Eric Maltoni as sales manager 'suisse romande' based at the firm's Zurich office.
Ex-Bluefin regional MD Harlin moves to HW Wood
Independent Lloyd's broker HW Wood has appointed Bluefin regional managing director Matt Harlin to lead its UK corporate and real estate businesses.
Loss adjuster access to Insurance Fraud Register could be similar to CUE
Loss adjusters have welcomed plans to give the sector access to the Insurance Fraud Register.