Politics
Blog: The nitty gritty of data and driverless cars
Telematics providers must make sure the data generated by autonomous cars comes in a format that insurers can use.
Gibraltar insurers optimistic despite plan to close VAT loophole
A value-added-tax loophole that has been available for Gibraltar-based insurers doing business in the UK will be closed from next month.
Insurers should not be liable for software faults in driverless cars, ABI warns
Insurers should have a right to recover claim costs when a mechanical or software defect within a driverless car causes a crash, the Association of British Insurers has said.
Brokers call for standardised data format for driverless cars
Customers and brokers should have immediate and unrestricted access to all data from autonomous vehicle manufacturers in the event of a crash, the British Insurance Brokers' Association has said.
Consumers call on government to push through whiplash reforms
The majority of consumers are calling on the Government to reform whiplash compensation laws, according to new research.
Hundreds of key sites across England still threatened by flooding as government releases flood review
As many as 530 key infrastructure sites across England are still under threat from flooding, according to a new report.
Industry concerns are top of the agenda at party conferences
Brexit, the cost of regulation, increased spending on flood defences and uninsured drivers will be the hot topics that the insurance industry wants addressed ahead of this year's political party conferences.
Blog: Insurance for autonomous cars - from concept to reality
It has now been 11 years since a team from Stamford University won a $2m (£1.5m) prize for developing ‘Stanley’, a fully self-driving car.
Clear Insurance Management joins Group Risk Development
Clear Insurance Management has joined Group Risk Development, the trade body for advisers, providers and reinsurers operating in the group risk market.
Blog: Action Fraud helpline not enough against cyber crime
The police alone cannot tackle cyber crime and the revamped fraud reporting centre may prove less helpful than hoped
Topmark Claims appointed sole claims supplier for Crown Commercial Services Framework agreement
Topmark Claims has been appointed as the sole claims supplier for the Crown Commercial Services Framework agreement, which involves a minimum of 15 central government departments throughout the UK and Northern Ireland.
Interview: Inga Beale, Lloyd's of London
Lloyd’s of London CEO Inga Beale sits down with Jonathan Swift to talk about Brexit, diversity and the need to modernise the market
Biba outlines its top 11 Brexit concerns in letter to senior MPs
The British Insurers Brokers’ Association has sent a letter to members of the government, setting out their member’s opinions on what should be considered as the UK heads towards exiting the European Union.
CMC industry continues to shrink due to regulation, MoJ reveals
Industry-wide turnover for personal injury CMCs has dropped 44% to £215m from £310m last year, as the industry continues to shrink as a result of government regulation.
Biba and Ageas renew calls for telematics tax break after record motor premium hike
Young drivers should be given a tax break on their motor insurance if they take out a telematics policy.
Legal: Driverless cars journey on a bumpy road
Connected and autonomous vehicles are capturing headlines across sectors, none more so than in the insurance industry and at times we could be forgiven for thinking that a hands-off eyes-off car is just around the corner.
Former broker Craig Tracey to become co-chair of APPG for Insurance and Financial Services
Former insurance broker Craig Tracey is to take over as co-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Insurance and Financial Services.
Insurers begin lobbying ministers following cabinet reshuffle
Insurers and brokers have already begun lobbying the new cabinet following prime minister Theresa May’s reshuffle last week.
Aviva's Simon Warsop on flood resilience
Simon Warsop, chief underwriting officer for Aviva’s personal lines business, talks about recent flood debates and what action is needed now to protect homes and businesses next winter.
Government to cut corporation tax to 15% following Brexit
The government will cut corporation tax to 15% in order to persuade businesses to remain in the country following the Brexit vote.
IUA urges quick resolution to UK EU trade talks
The International Underwriting Association has called for talks to begin as soon as possible on the UK's new trading relationship with the EU following last Thursday’s Brexit vote.
Biba raises questions over government's driverless cars consultation
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association said it has a “lot of questions” over the government’s consultation document on driverless cars.
Insurers mobilise contingency plans following Brexit vote
Deloitte has released a statement claiming that insurers are mobilising their contingency plans in response to last Thursday’s Brexit vote.
UK faces future from "position of strength", says Osborne
Chancellor George Osborne has said there are no immediate plans for an emergency budget and that he will stay on in his role.