Mark Leftly and Saxon East
FeaturesAnother messy year of solicitors' PII renewals
Solicitors are expected to leave it even later this year to renew their professional indemnity cover. Insurance Times examines why
NewsNew homes: who's moved where in the insurance world?
Insurance Times roundup of the new headquarters for top UK insurers and brokers
AgendaBrokers in the firing line as FCA focuses on bribery controls
Is there a difference between corporate hospitality and bribery?
Online onlyThe Google threat: the alarming story of a penalised insurer
Insurance Times investigates the power of the search giant and how big brands have fallen foul of its strict rules
AgendaPsychological claims increasing – ABI
Claimant solicitors have found a way of recovering losses from the referral fee ban last year
Online onlyThe regional market is calling
For a long time, London insurers have not been that interested in the market outside the capital, but this is slowly changing as they look for a wider spread of business to boost their portfolios
Online onlyWhat's wrong with credit hire?
The ongoing viability of credit hire companies has been put under the spotlight following the demise of Drive Assist
IT SpotlightsSpotlight on: Compensation culture
The UK’s compensation culture continues to have a negative effect on the economy and hurt insurers, brokers and customers alike
IT SpotlightsIT Spotlights: Insurer competition
The increasing number of affinity deals could threaten some of the insurance industry’s biggest players
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IT Spotlights: Common standards in personal lines
The insurance industry needs to keep abreast with changes in technology and recognise its benefits
Online onlyIs pet insurance fraud the new 'cash for crash'?
Animal owners are increasingly resorting to desperate means to make ends meet
Online onlySpotlight: Commercial motor - Market views
There are challenges and opportunities in commercial motor, and while the white van sector is providing good profits, rate hikes market-wide are long overdue
Online onlySpotlight: Commercial motor - Crunch time
Fierce competition and rising claims costs mean the commercial motor insurance market in the UK remains stubbornly unprofitable. This could be the year insurers dig their heels in and push through rate hikes
Online onlySpotlight: Flooding - Finding a solution
Many parts of the country have flooded this summer, with the cost to insurers running into the hundreds of millions. Now more than ever, the government and insurance industry need to come up with a solution to pay for defences and ensure that flood-prone homes are still insurable
Online onlyDoes broker salvation lie in a specialist service?
As hard-up businesses push to save money on premiums, schemes is increasingly establishing itself as an area where the broker can add real value
Online onlySurvey reveals a promising future
The vast majority of brokers expect schemes to become a more important part of the general insurance market, according to a recent survey
Online onlyThe story behind Aon’s move to London
Aon’s announcement that it was moving its global headquarters from the USA to the City sent a shock through the insurance industry. Insurance Times looks at the reasons behind the relocation – and who else might follow suit
Online onlyIT Spotlights: Mobile technology
Motor insurance smartphone apps have the potential to help control the claims process and reduce costs, but the key is making them compelling enough to use on a regular basis
Online onlyCrack down on add-ons: the unanswered questions
The FSA’s announcement that it plans to get tough on add-ons was short on detail. What does it means for brokers? Here we fill in some of the gaps
Online onlyCrack down on add-ons: the unanswered questions
The FSA’s announcement that it plans to get tough on add-ons was short on detail. What does it means for brokers? Here we fill in some of the gaps
