Latest News – Page 457
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NewsE-scooter accidents spark debate on making insurance compulsory
E-scooters are illegal to ride on public roads and pavements and insurance is not mandatory
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NewsWill new driver restrictions slash claims payouts?
Government proposals are positive news for the insurance industry still reeling from the reduced Ogden rate rise
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AgendaJuly/August 2019 issue
Gefion deals with multiple blows, Insurance Times investigates the money being made by property agents through captive arrangements, and brokers urged to change their ways on tradesmen fees
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AgendaBirmingham broker acquired by major US firm
AssuredPartners expands UK business with acquisition of Hettle Andrews
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NewsDo smaller brokers need to specialise to survive?
Insurance Times looks at what brokers need to survive in the current market climate and whether they should be looking to specialise
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AgendaFraudsters in MoneySuperMarket clone scam
Unauthorised firm was using a very similar name to that of the price comparison website to trick customers
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NewsMarsh MGA Victor appoints new UK head
John Stephenson promoted to country manager UK, and will report to recently hired Victor International president Anthony Stevens
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Online onlyPoliticians vow to pressure FCA on property commissions
Regulator has remained silent for five years but is coming under renewed pressure
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NewsConstruction firm enters liquidation as insurer pulls cover
Approved inspector applies for voluntary liquidation after being unable to source required cover it needs to operate
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AgendaThe Big Question: After the fall of LAMP, should brokers face a levy for using unrated insurers?
Following yet another collapse of an unrated insurer in LAMP, as well as the recent struggles of Gefion, we ask if there should be any encouragement to stay away from this type of company?
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NewsLuxembourg regulator 'not eager' on allowing more UK firms to set up
So far, 12 insurers have set up an office in the country amid Brexit fears
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NewsWhat effect will the Ogden Discount Rate increase have on premiums?
Will the Ogden Rate have a positive or negative effect on premiums, the industry debates both possibilities
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Online onlyFCA proposes forcing insurers into signposting customers with pre-existing medical conditions
Proposals - which are out for consultation until September - drew criticism from the ABI
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Online onlyInquiry criticises Ecclesiastical for handling of child sexual abuse claim
Advice came to light despite originally being redacted by the insurer
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AgendaLawyers claim victory on Ogden rate change
Personal injury lawyers say the change to -0.25% ensures injured people receive a fair amount of compensation
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Online only‘Greatly disappointed’ - Insurer blow as government surprises on Ogden rate change
Insurers say the new discount rate announced today will lead to higher costs
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NewsHome disruptor agrees “big data” partnership with insurtech WhenFresh
The insurtech brings together two billion data items for UK properties
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Online onlyHiscox shares rocked amid profit warning
Hiscox needs reserve strengthening amid catastrophe claims
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NewsMazuma mobile chooses insurance partner for its new sales platform
Mazuma partners with insurance company after launching its own gadget store
