Motor
Post magazine - 3 May 2012
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Legal and insurance experts at loggerheads ahead of second summit
Legal and insurance leaders have once again clashed over the issue of whiplash ahead of the second motor insurance summit at Whitehall this afternoon.
'Time the talking ended' on whiplash, says the AA
While the insurance industry and the government continue to discuss Britain's whiplash compensation culture, the AA has said it is now time for the talking to stop and for reforms to be put in place.
Autonet signs up Auto Windscreens
Auto Windscreens has been named as the preferred glass supplier to van insurance broker Autonet Insurance.
Lawyers call for 'real debate' on whiplash
Hard questions must be put to insurers about the way they handle whiplash claims, lawyers have said ahead of a Whitehall summit with the insurance industry tomorrow.
China opens motor liability market to foreign insurers with immediate effect
Foreign insurance companies are now able to undertake the business of China's compulsory traffic accident liability insurance, according to an amended regulation.
Ex-Hiscox boss Ashley Cole launches new HNW business
Former Hiscox head of motor Ashley Cole has set up his own high net worth business, Aurum Underwriting, in the wake of his departure from the insurer.
Groupama goes dynamic on Open GI
Groupama is providing brokers with dynamic pricing on its motor quote engine through Open GI.
EU law takes a hold on the UK motor insurance market
The conflict between EU law and individual country laws can be confusing for companies that operate in member states. David Holt discusses the increasing influence of EU law on the UK motor insurance market and the Directives that seek to clarify the…
Countdown to ISA: Q&A with Axa Asia's Prasanna Patil
As part of a series counting down to Insurance Strategy Asia, Insurance Insight spoke to Prasanna Patil about his views on the Asian insurance market.
ABI seeks 'radical' action to tackle whiplash epidemic
The Association of British Insurers has called for an end to people claiming compensation for whiplash injuries unless there is objective evidence of injury.
LASPO bill gains Royal Assent
The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill will at best "represents a litany of missed opportunities" for the personal injury system, and at worst will "cast a shroud of ambiguity that will profoundly damage access to justice", according…
Insurer speaks out on Warboys case
Inceptum Insurance, the motor insurer being sued by victims of the so-called black cab rapist John Worboys, said that it has "every sympathy" for the victims.
Law report: Medical evidence crucial when determining causation and quantum in personal injuries suit
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Spotlight On Technology: Future gadgets
Science fiction has given the people of today a glimpse of tomorrow. However, spare a thought for underwriters, for whom the prospect of insuring some of the space-age gadgets featured must strike real fear, as technology develops and turns science…
Zurich to cut 342 jobs in personal lines restructuring
General insurer Zurich plans to cut 342 jobs at five of its UK offices by the end of 2014.
Engineering 'holds the key' to whiplash, says Thatcham
Thatcham Research reiterated its approach to the UK's whiplash "epidemic" at the Lyons Davidson International Whiplash Conference in Bristol.
Spotlight On Technology: The developing world
With technological developments gathering pace, how will insurers cope with the influx of new gadgets and remain innovative?
RSA leads charge as Northern Ireland sheds no-go image among insurers
RSA last week pledged to invest £5m in Northern Ireland, intent on becoming the country's leading insurer, but local analysts are divided as to whether this will prompt a flurry of interest in the market or whether its small size will continue to…
Telematics will be compulsory within a decade, claims MDS boss
It could be impossible to get motor insurance without some sort of telematics device within 10 years, according to one provider.
Interview: Be Wiser chairman Mark Bower-Dyke - a convert to the cause
After joining the insurance industry for the money, Be Wiser chairman Mark Bower-Dyke shares his frustrations of short-termism and the lack of training, and explains why telematics is not the answer to the ills of the motor market.
Transport Select Committee seeks to clear up transparency
The Transport Select Committee's reports on motor insurance have proved contentious, with calls for transparency not resonating with insurers. Will the 13th report clear things up?
Judge lifts anonymity on Worboys' taxi insurer
Justice Silber has revealed that London-based Inceptum Insurance is the motor insurer being sued by victims of the so-called black cab rapist John Worboys.
Bankrupt broker boss faces jail
The owner of a liquidated insurance company sold "worthless" cover to customers and failed to pay Templeton Insurance £2.3m for underwriting its policies.