Politics
Biba voices ELTO membership concerns
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has urged the Financial Services Authority to do more to ensure the employers’ liability tracing office is up and running by April 2011.
Government and police back DVLA motor data access pilot – Post in print: 25 November 2010
Senior reporter Dan Dunkley outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes details of a DVLA motor data access pilot being backed by the government and the Metropolitan police; commercial lines insurers dismiss concerns over 10%…
Immigration cap will damage London business
Colin Stanbridge, chief executive of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has commented on the government’s newly announced policy on the number of skilled migrants from outside the EU allowed into the UK.
Immigration cap will damage London business
Colin Stanbridge, chief executive of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has commented on the government’s newly announced policy on the number of skilled migrants from outside the EU allowed into the UK.
Britain set to contribute £7bn to bail-out Ireland
The British taxpayer will contribute £7 bn towards the £77 bn bail-out that Ireland seeks, according to reports.
Britain set to contribute £7bn to bail-out Ireland
The British taxpayer will contribute £7 bn towards the £77 bn bail-out that Ireland seeks, according to reports.
Exclusive trade credit content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the trade credit sector across Europe and a View from the Top that believes opportunities are very much alive in the European affinity markets.
Post Europe: EMEA trade credit market
The impact of the financial downturn across Europe is clear to see but even in this uncertain time trade credit has remained buoyant and the future for this market is looking rosy according to Tim Smith.
Lord Young resigns over recession comments
Coalition government adviser Lord Young of Graffham has resigned after playing down the UK’s recession suggesting Britons “never had it so good”.
Young's views on economy branded "unacceptable" by PM
The Prime Minister has branded Tory peer Lord Young of Graffham’s comments that most people in Britain have “never had it so good” during “a so-called recession” as “unacceptable”.
Personal injury - Culture change: Care, not cash
A perceptual shift must occur within the industry as well as across the public and the legal profession to replace cash in personal injury claims with care, argues Andrew Pemberton. Without it, the UK will struggle to escape the blame-and-claim culture…
Legal update - Occupiers' liability: No respite for the reckless
Various judgments over the past six years have laid the foundation for courts to back the coalition government's conviction that the state and private land owners should not be held responsible for the reckless risk taking of individuals while on their…
Comment - flooding: Passing the buck on floods
There is demonstrable lack of interest on all sides when it comes to improving buildings' flood defences and risk profiles. The industry, government and homeowners all need to work together, argues David Walker.
PSTF: Sharing knowledge offers mutual benefits
The Post Strategic Technology Forum was launched last week by chairman and Post editor in chief, Anthony Gould.
Ceiops' IMD delay raises hopes over review outcome
The five-month delay of the Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors' submission to the European Commission on the revision of the Insurance Mediation Directive demonstrates the complexity of opinion on the subject, according…
Once-in-a-decade op
The consultation into the implementation of Lord Justice Jackson's proposals is the best window of opportunity the industry has had for more than 10 years to influence change.
Industry bodies heartened by private sector potential
The Association of British Insurers and British Insurance Brokers' Association have welcomed the prospect of greater private sector investment in flood defences following the government's decision to cut the budget.
Personal injury - Government reform: How far will they go?
With Lord Jackson's and Lord Young's reports both being delivered in close succession, the question is now whether or not the government has the appetite to deliver change to the personal injury space with some or all of the recommendations being…
Apil rejects MoJ personal injury stance
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has responded to the government's launch of its consultation on the Jackson Review proposals.
Police earnings for accident referrals revealed
The West Midlands Police earned over £600 000 in 2009 due to “tip off” fees from referring customers to “call-out” companies, it has emerged.
MoJ confirms plan to widen RTA process net
The government has confirmed plans to extend the road traffic accident claims process to a broader range of personal injury and low value clinical negligence claims by April 2012.
Motor increase is not a 'market failure'
The increase in motor insurance premiums is problematic without being a "market failure" according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Warning over PI cost rise
Insurers could see personal injury costs rise due to a government review of 'discount cost rates' on compensation.
Biba outlines eight point motor insurance plan to government
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called on the Government to implement an eight point plan to reduce the spiralling cost of motor insurance.