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Flood-hit South West homeowners warned to 'remain vigilant'
The Environment Agency is urging homeowners to "remain vigilant" after putting more than 80 flood warnings in place throughout England and Wales.
RSA names new chairman
Former Deloitte chairman Martin Scicluna is to succeed John Napier as chairman of RSA from 1 January.
Xchanging exec Brace to join Catlin as group claims director
Catlin Group has revealed that Xchanging Claims Services executive director Glenn Brace will join the international speciality insurer early next year as group claims director.
'Crash for crash' gangs increasingly target rural drivers
Rural insurer NFU Mutual has warned that motorists in rural communities are increasingly becoming targets for 'crash for cash' fraudsters.
'Crash for cash' costs policyholders £400m each year
One in 12 people would consider taking part in a 'crash for cash' scam, costing policyholders almost £400m each year, according to a report published today by the Insurance Fraud Bureau.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
A recently rebranded insurance technology company may have to be careful about the territories it chooses for expansion.
My Best XI: David Ross, Keycare
David Ross, managing director of Keycare, picks his best XI for an insurance industry start-up.
Market moves: Giles' three appointments top the list
This week, broker Giles continued its expansive recruitment strategy by making three new appointments, including two branch directors and a development director for corporate risks.
Law report: Payment did not amount to ad hoc agreement over adjudication
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Limited success for doctor over length of suspension
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Blaze ruled accidental
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Your say: McLarens clarification
While congratulating McLarens on its recent name change, I feel it is important to point out that, contrary to the misleading implication in the timeline included in the article, there is no business relationship whatsoever between the company now…
Online SME distribution: Embracing the internet age
The online SME distribution space has struggled to take off in recent years, but is this about to change?
Loss Adjusting Awards 2012: The winners
The inaugural Loss Adjusting Awards were held at the Royal Garden Hotel, London with more than 200 claims professionals in attendance.
Solvency II saga: Time for a rethink
The EU should adopt a more principles-based approach in order to move forward with Solvency II, says Simon Kirby.
View from the top: Overcoming environmental issues
From ash tree disease and rapidly melting Arctic ice to man-made disasters such as toxic sludge, the list of worrying environmental issues is long, says Tony Lennon.
View from the top: Changing for the better
Increased regulation may be taxing for the industry but will ultimately make it stronger, says Stuart Reid.
Career path: Insurance industry trainees part 2
In the second in a three-part series, Post follows the career path of fictional insurance industry trainees Will Woodman and Dawn Crowley.
Insurers attack disparity in recoverable costs
Insurers have criticised the Ministry of Justice's proposal to impose higher fixed-rate recoverable costs for claims relating to employers' and public liability than for motor.
'Jury out' on new Aviva chief's credentials to lead core business
The appointment of former AIG life boss Mark Wilson as Aviva group chief executive has prompted questions about how his experience will benefit the firm's vast UK general insurance business.
Industry in favour of 90-day cooling-off period
The industry has backed risk management association Airmic's voluntary clause outlining a 90-day cooling-off period in which an insurer can freely exchange information with a policyholder before resorting to a reservation of rights.
Silence on flood solution continues as Defra plays hardball over funding
The Association of British Insurers' long-running attempt to reach agreement with the government over replacing the soon-to-expire Statement of Principles has been described as "dead in the water".
Smaller brokers will be hit hardest by ban on conditional risk transfer
Brokers and managing general agents have expressed concern at the potential for conditional risk transfer to be banned by the regulator next year.
Biba: Scottish independence could pose problems for cross-border trade
Brokers have been warned that Scottish independence could result in heightened trade barriers between insurance businesses operating north and south of the border.