All articles by David Blackman – Page 14
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AnalysisAir crashes will not cause rates to soar
Current capacity levels are keeping aviation prices down but profit is needed, soon
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NewsWe have to lose to gain, labour conference told
Firms could quit the UK to escape a necessarily tougher regulatory system
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The LobbySkinner outlines Euro-regulation shake-up
Leading MEP talks to Insurance Times about the thinking behind the overhaul
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AnalysisAviva begins hunt for new chairman
How has Lord Sharman influenced the insurer - and who will replace him?
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News AnalysisWill the cuts be too deep?
Flood protection remains at the apex of many insurers’ concerns, especially after the horrors of 2007 and 2009. But how will it fare in the shadow of swingeing public sector budget cuts? And will the new environment secretary’s pledge to safeguard this year’s promised investment hold true?
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NewsMinisters take step closer to forming EU super-regulator
Council of Ministers have agreed to allow Eiopa to intervene in companies under emergency conditions
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ClaimsReady to blow
The fuse is lit for an explosion in fraudulent employers’ and public liability claims as scammers get organised and the recession leads to more employee grievances. But will new efforts to crack down on the problem be enough to snuff the scams out?
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People & OpinionLeader: No easy answer to this Irish question
As Quinn is banned from UK commercial lines, will anybody be prepared to take on the insurer's baggage?
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NewsABI puts forward pooled fund plan at this week’s government flood summit
Biba's Foulsham believes spending cuts will prevent government support of the fund
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The LobbyBanned – the insurance brokers caught mishandling client money
Insurance Times’s list of the general insurance brokers who have been banned by the FSA
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Claims & LiabilitiesExplosion in fraudulent claims - the full figures 2004-09
As criminals get organised and move beyond more established forms of insurance scams, fraudulent liability claims have soared
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NewsOne in six motor customers inputs false information
ABI and DVLA research also reveals that 1% of customers don't have a valid driving licence
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NewsBan prompts FSA pledge to get tougher on client fraud
Specialist team numbers to grow following lifetime prohibition of former Target Underwriting boss
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NewsJackson Review gets ABI's full support
Association wants to see Jackson Review proposals implemented 'as a package and in full'
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Claims & LiabilitiesCase study: When one local government was hit with a ‘right to education’ claim
Could one case against a local authority have opened the floodgates to claims over access to the education system?
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NewsEC to take a fresh look at competition in shipping sector
A finding that P&I clubs flouted anti-trust provisions would open up marine insurance market, say experts
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ClaimsSquaring up to the bullies
No longer willing to be pushed around by ‘no win, no fee’ solicitors, local authorities are summoning the strength and the means to stand up for themselves. But will imminent public spending cuts leave them weakened once more?
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NewsBiba gathers MPs’ details as it reveals twin-track lobby plan
A consistent message from brokers to the government will force a FSCS reform, says Galbraith
