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Age charities warn insurance industry signposting will be scrutinised closely
The effectiveness of the industry's signposting service is expected to come under increased scrutiny from age-related charities, following the Home Office decision to exempt financial services from the incoming Equality Act.
Post magazine - 21 June 2012
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Djanogly signals April 2013 for RTA portal extension
Jonathan Djanogly, pictured, has announced that public and employers cases will be included in the RTA Portal from April 2013, but the RTA Portal Company is still waiting for clarity on new protocols and when they are going to receive them.
RSA renews Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks partnership
RSA has announced the renewal of its partnership with Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks for a further five years.
Majority of UK motorists put off by 'complicated' claims process
More than half of UK motorists surveyed by InterResolve are dissuaded from making a legitimate claim because of a complicated claims process.
Three in four people encouraged to claim compensation
The Association of British Insurers said that a survey has shown that three in four people have received an unsolicited text or phone call from a claims management company offering the chance to claim compensation.
MEPs urge eCall to be mandatory by 2015
All new cars must be fitted with eCall devices by 2015 to alert the rescue services automatically to road crashes through the public 112 emergency call system, say MEPs in a resolution adopted jointly by the Internal Market and Transport Committees.
Equity offers new mini-fleet product
Equity Red Star has launched a solution for family run businesses and small enterprises operating fleets with two to 10 cars and/or commercial vehicles.
Motorbike broker founder Carole Nash awarded OBE
Carole Nash, founder of the eponymous Groupama-owned motorbike insurance broker, has been awarded an OBE for her philanthropy.
Ex-Hiscox boss' start-up Aurum prepares full UK roll-out
Aurum Underwriting has commenced trading with several brokers in advance of a full UK roll-out in the fourth quarter of 2012.
Jubilee takes plunge into motor dealer market in RAC partnership
Jubilee has been appointed underwriter for a range of new products for the RAC, the first of which is a combined tyre and alloy wheel and minor accidental damage cover.
Claims Awards 2012: The winners
A full list of the winners and runners up at the 2012 Claims Awards.
View from the top: Righting wrongs in the motor market
Legislative change should require the 'non-fault' party to notify the 'at-fault' insurer simultaneously, says David McMillan.
Insurers must prepare evidence for court correctly
Fraudsters are wriggling out of criminal charges because insurers fail to provide courts with the necessary evidence, a legal expert has warned.
Equity renews motor insurance deal with HSBC's First Direct
Equity Insurance Partnerships has extended its affinity insurance partnership with First Direct, the banking brand which is a member of HSBC Group.
Hardy latest Swiftcover exec to quit Axa PL prompting start-up rumours
The departure of personal lines boss Steve Hardy from Axa has prompted concerns not only of a culture clash between the original Axa Personal Lines business and the Swiftcover staff it inherited following the 2007 takeover, but that an overly controlling…
Irish broker claims telematics first
Autoline Insurance Group has claimed an insurance first for Irleand with a telematics proposition included in its insurance policy offering.
Ex-Jubilee motor boss joins HDI-Gerling
Industrial insurance firm HDI-Gerling is expanding its UK offering to include motor fleet in the UK after appointing John Shepherd to head up the new line of business.
Mapfre to supply motorcyle cover for Peugeot in Italy
Mapfre Asistencia's Italian arm has entered into an agreement with Peugeot Citröen Group to provide roadside assistance and customer services to Peugeot Scooters, the group's specialist motorcycle unit.
Footballer found not guilty of insurance fraud
Scotland striker Garry O'Connor has been cleared of attempting to defraud Aviva over a £93 500 claim on his crashed Ferrari.
Broker Focus: Fraud - First line of defence
Insurers are often called to bear arms in the battle against fraud, but should brokers be doing more to defend the industry?
CHOs slam decision to refer motor market to Competition Commission
Credit hire operators have called for resources to be redirected to improving the Association of British Insurers-backed general terms of agreement rather than towards an investigation by the Competition Commission into the "dysfunctional" motor…
Telematics: Ready for the mainstream?
Telematics remains in its infancy, but many in the industry have high hopes for its growth. But is the technology ready to make the leap into the mainstream?
Post magazine - 7 June 2012
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