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Biba appoints Jackson Lee Underwriting as GAP provider
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed Jackson Lee Underwriting as the exclusive provider of its new GAP insurance scheme which provides enhanced cover and levels of commission for association members.
Hagen secures five more years as Vienna Insurance head
Peter Hagen has been reappointed chairman of the managing board of Vienna Insurance Group.
MPs challenge Paterson on flood stand-off
The Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee has called on the government to act quickly to resolve its stand-off with insurers over the provision of affordable flood cover.
Broker sales on back-burner
The sale of Groupama-owned brokers Bollington and Carole Nash are said to be on the back-burner while the dust settles on Ageas’ acquisition of the UK insurance arm.
BGL prepares for gender-neutral pricing
The BGL Group has offered support to insurers as they implement gender-neutral premium rates to accommodate a legal shift that it describes as "the single biggest change in insurance rating in modern times".
Aggregator meerkats get into character on the Corrie set
Compare the Market has this week released a series of short video clips depicting the famous meerkats clan on the set of Coronation Street.
Your Say: A step in the right direction
The tentative approval by the Forum of Insurance Lawyers regarding the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers’ proposal for eliminating fraudulent whiplash claims (‘Apil urged to put words into action on whiplash fraud elimination plan’, www.postonline…
Purely sets sights on carving motor niche after Zenith capacity win
Motor intermediary looks to follow Sabre’s lead in ‘sticking to its knitting’
Tens of thousands face being priced out of flood cover
ABI admits its Flood Re model is dead in the water
Career path: Insurance industry trainees part 3
In the final instalment of this three-part series, Post follows the career path of fictional insurance trainees Will Woodman and Dawn Crowley.
Penny speed meets... Garry Simmons, associate director, head of property & liability claims, Sterling Insurance Group
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Editor's comment: Making a stand at last
The Association of British Insurers finally decided this week to reveal the detail of exactly what it is asking government to commit to that will secure affordable flood insurance for 200 000 homes currently facing exorbitant or zero cover come next July.
Three-year court battle results in double-edged compensation precedent
Expansion of potential defendants could spark abuse claim increase
Foil seeks collaboration with industry specialists in bid to maintain relevance
Association proclaims ‘important step for industry harmonisation’
View from the Top: Back to the future
The insurance industry must look to the past and return to a client-focused approach, says Martin Owens
Penny Black's Insurance Week
For some reason, the insurance industry fails to make it onto a list of dream jobs. Penny Black feels something fishy is afoot.
Fine art: State of the art
The sky-high value of fine art necessitates appropriate cover but, as well as the obvious threat of theft, what else must be considered when insuring artwork?
View from the top: Adapt to survive
The ban on gender as a rating indicator simply means insurers will have to look to other factors instead, says Paul Geddes
Market Moves: Liberty makes three additions
Liberty was the most active recruiter this week, with Liberty International Underwriters appointing two senior underwriters to its aviation team and Liberty Syndicates adding a class underwriter to its war and terrorism unit.
Piracy: Has the tide turned?
Piracy off the coast of Somalia has dropped significantly since last year – bringing insurance premiums down with it – but what’s behind the decline, and how can it be sustained?
China underinsured by $80bn: Lloyd's
China represents half of global underinsurance, according to a study from the Centre for Economic Business Research and Lloyd's.
Flood zones could see premiums rise 50%
PWC has warned that insurance premiums for flood cover could rise by as much as 50% depending on the severity of damage.
Flooding risk remains as weather calms: GAB Robins
Loss adjuster GAB Robins has warned that while the worst of the UK’s spate of rain has now passed, many areas remain at risk of flooding.
Xchanging appoints exec director for insurance services
Xchanging has appointed Adrian Guttridge as executive director, insurance services, reporting to group chief executive Ken Lever.