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MAST security training courses receive government approval
The Department for Transport's Maritime & Coastguard Agency has approved three new training courses from security specialist Maritime Asset Security and Training.
Night curfews won’t work, warns Insure the Box
Banning young people from night-time driving would not help reduce premiums or improve driving behaviour, according to a report by Insure the Box.
MAST security training courses receive government approval
The Department of Transport’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency has approved three new training courses from security specialist Maritime Asset Security and Training.
Transport ministers told to consider graduated driver licensing
The Department for Transport has been advised to consider the introduction of graduated driver licensing for young drivers by the Transport Research Laboratory.
Compulsory licences for security firms present opportunity for insurers
New rules mandating licenses for private security firm could create opportunities for insurers, according to Dave Humphries director of partnerships and interventions at the Security Industry Authority.
Industry backs extension of squatting ban despite lack of claims in 2013
Property landlords liable for damage and personal injury as a result of squatters.
Pressure mounts on government to close referral fee ban loophole
Apil boss reminds insurers of responsibility not to profit from schemes.
Flood Re boost among insurance implications of government reshuffle
New financial secretary Sajid Javid looks set to retain insurance liaison role.
Editor's comment: All change in government
Insurers know only too well that a reshuffle of staff is an opportunity to “bring on fresh talent” but this week the personnel changes were in government rather than in the industry.
Sajid Javid to keep ‘insurance minister’ role
Former Economic Secretary to the Treasury Sajid Javid will maintain his financial services portfolio in his new role as Financial Secretary, Post understands.
Richard Benyon leaves Defra
The current parliamentary under-secretary of state for natural environment, water and rural affairs Richard Benyon MP has announced he is leaving his post at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to move to the back benches.
Three insurance clients of rogue private eyes investigated by ICO
The Information Commissioner’s Office has asked the Commons Home Affairs select committee not to publish the names of 19 clients of rogue private eyes that it is investigating.
ABI calls on government for action on young driver safety
The Association of British Insurers has warned that Government stalling on its promise to improve young driver safety.
Fraud: Breaking the habit
From holidaymakers to corporates, exaggerating or fabricating an insurance claim could become common practice – so what can insurers do to combat this culture By Ruth Lawrence
Legal Update: Fraud: Following Irish fraud law could help UK insurers fight fabricated claims
Sarah Hill looks at the legal issues affecting insurers’ battle against fraud, including the Irish approach to ‘tainted’ claims and the incoming regulation of private investigators
C-Suite: Rewriting the law on fraud
Looking to France may help bring down claim numbers and prevent fraudsters escaping detection, says John O'Roarke.
Lloyd's: The burden of regulation
Facing increasing scrutiny from the UK and Europe, Lloyd’s could be in danger of becoming less competitive. By Katie Marriner
UKIP unveils visa insurance policy
UKIP plans visa insurance to curb 'health tourism' The UK Independence Party has called for migrants from outside the EU to be required to provide evidence of medical insurance before entering the UK.
UKIP plans visa insurance to curb 'health tourism'
The UK Independence Party has called for migrants from outside the EU to be required to provide evidence of medical insurance before entering the UK.
APPG calls for mixed properties to be included in Flood Re
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance and Financial Services has called for residential homes which are used as commercial premises to be covered under the government’s proposed Flood Re scheme.
IUA urges renewal of US’ Terrorism Insurance Act
The International Underwriting Association has warned underwriting terrorism insurance without a US government backstop is a gamble that could create to economic uncertainty.
Select Committee delays Soca list release
The Home Affairs Select Committee has agreed to delay the publication of the so-called Soca list until after 8 October to avoid interfering with the Information Commissioner’s own investigation into the blue-chip firms who used rogue private…
DAS reports lack of interest in 'rights for shares' scheme
Legal challenges relating to legislation that enables employees to sacrifice certain employment rights in return for company shares are expected to increase in the long-term, despite a limited take-up in the scheme so far.
Editor's comment: What’s on your wish list?
A J Gallagher is aiming to become a top-three retail broker with its £233m acquisition of Giles, but to achieve this market commentators have said it will need to put efficiency and synergies on its wish list, as its combined operation is estimated to…