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FSA accused of letting brokers foot the bill
PI Expert has questioned the motives behind proposals made by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to change the rules on compensation awards.
Aviva launches multi-car policy for families
Aviva has launched MultiCar, a new insurance policy for family members living at the same address to cover up to five cars or vans in a household.
Ten sentenced in crash for cash scam
Ten people have been sentenced after a three year investigation, led by Ageas, into a crash for cash conspiracy.
Car insurance premiums now falling, research says
Comprehensive car insurance premiums fell by 1.6% in the third quarter of 2011 according to the latest Car Insurance Price Index from Confused.com and Towers Watson.
Clear appoints from Willis Networks
Clear Insurance Management has appointed Simon Taylor, previously regional managing director for Willis Network, to the role of executive director.
MGAA secures FSA fees deal
Full members of the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) can pay their Financial Services Authority (FSA) fees by instalments at a discounted rate following its official recognition as a financial services trade association.
Claims experts defend firms against Straw’s “parasite” comments
Claims specialists have defended their offerings after Jack Straw branded claims management companies (CMCs) and credit hire companies as “parasites in the system”.
Nine arrests over crash for cash scam in Huddersfield
Eight men and one woman have been arrested by police in Kirklees as part of a major investigation into suspected fraud and money laundering offences.
Survey finds start ups at risk from lack of PI cover
Small businesses and freelance consultants delay purchasing professional indemnity (PI) insurance for an average of six months after setting up, according to research by PolicyBee.
Straw slams CMC “parasites” and near criminal activity
Jack Straw MP has attacked claims management companies (CMCs) and credit hire firms as “parasites in the system” in his evidence to the Transport Select Committee’s investigation into the cost of motor insurance.
ABI warns Transport Select Committee
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has warned that “not for the first time” the Transport Select Committee risked “missing the point” about motor insurance as it re-opened its inquiry.
Survey finds 96% of young drivers feel priced off the road
Research by Young Marmalade has revealed that 96% of young drivers think they are being priced off the road because of high motor insurance premiums.
UK Broker Conference 2011: Hilton upbeat on UK prospects, especially for SMEs
Anthony Hilton, financial editor of the London Evening Standard, told delegates at the inaugural UK Broker Conference that recessions were much worse in the 1970s and that he believed the UK’s economy would improve in 2012.
Groupama targets cleaners
Groupama Insurances has unveiled Exclusively Cleaning as the latest addition to its ‘Exclusively’ range of specialist commercial products.
Mageean signs up with Broker Network and Countrywide
Bernard Mageean has been appointed as director of insurer relations at Broker Network and Countrywide.
Plum plucks senior underwriter from Brit
Plum Underwriting has appointed Paul Evans to the position of senior underwriter with immediate effect.
Insurers most insulated against eurozone default
Ernst & Young (E&Y) has claimed that insurers are in the best position of all financial services firms to manage the consequences of a eurozone debt default.
ABI issues guidance on company boards and pay
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has published its first report on Board Effectiveness and issued revised principles of executive remuneration.
ECIC targets regional growth
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company (ECIC) has recruited John Flaherty as a regional business development executive for the Midlands, Wales and South-West England.
Cobra disposes of insurance broking operations
Cobra Holdings has announced the sale of certain fixed assets of its insurance broking operations in Caterham and Alton to ASG Risk Management, a subsidiary of Aston Scott Group, for £8.2m.
A.M. Best warns of need for rate rises
A.M. Best has warned that UK insurers’ ability to subsidise weak accident-year returns with reserve releases has been reduced and called for corrective pricing.
Ellis Clowes targets commercial business with new office
Ellis Clowes & Company has opened a second office, based in Banbury, to operate its commercial division.
SSP appoints insurer division MD
Stephen Lathrope has been appointed as managing director of SSP's insurer division.
Insurance Age blog: How much do insurers really love you?
Insurers often make a big deal about referring to the brokers they work with as partners.