News Analysis – Page 197
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Online onlyDaily briefing: The rise and rise of Quindell
The RAC motor claims deal has made sense of the outsourcer’s string of acquisitions
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'Insurers and brokers need to work together'
After a tough year in commercial lines, insurers are looking to cut commission paid to brokers, quit unprofitable lines and leave networks. Only by working with them can brokers make the changes easier
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Online onlyJason Smart, Elite Insurance
Elite Insurance chief executive Jason Smart may be a former lawyer, but you get the distinct impression that he is not a big fan of Lord Justice Jackson.You can hardly blame him. Elite is a big after-the-event (ATE) legal expenses insurer, and Jackson’s proposals for legal ...
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Online onlyWhat GA’s investment means for Hyperion’s IPO
Chief executive Howden explains the rationale behind switching investors before his company’s flotation
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Online onlyDaily briefing: What will life be like under the new regulators?
Insurance and brokers are yet to discover what the FCA and PRA have in store for them
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Online onlyM&A tax implications a hit for brokers
Brokers poised for a buying spree in 2013 must be careful not to overlook their future tax obligations
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Online onlyDaily briefing: What's troubling Richard Ward?
Eiopa’s “Solvency 1.5” guidelines add to the ire felt by insurers
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Online onlyCould deafness become the new whiplash?
Noise-induced hearing loss claims against employers have doubled over the past five years, but with half of these settled at nil, there is a suggestion that a high proportion are spurious claims
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Online onlyFCA boss Martin Wheatley's message to brokers
The head of the incoming regulator talks add-ons, what his objectives are, and how he hopes there will be fewer bad stories coming out of the industry
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The KnowledgeRegulation update
What’s changing in regulation for retail, medical, property and more
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Online onlyBudget 2013: good for industry
The insurance industry would struggle to find much to complain about in the 2013 budget. Corporation tax will fall to 20% in 2013 and there is a raft of measures aimed at helping small companies grow.But it was not all positive. Insurance Times examines the good ...
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Special ReportsThe Knowledge: Specialist vs generalist
Are you a specialist broker, or a generalist? Most brokers need a foot in both camps if they want to speak credibly to a range of clients
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Online onlyDaily briefing: Lloyd's bounces back to black
Fewer catastrophes led to a profitable 2012, but there is room to improve
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Online onlyPeter Shaw, Thatcham
The head of motor repair and research centre Thatcham is working on automotive technology that could slash claims costs, eliminate accidents and repair cars more effectively
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Online onlyFOS: Insurers face rising tide of complaints
Motor insurer Admiral saw 175% surge in complaints in 2012, but Direct Line Group topped list with 3,168 complaints, according to report
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Online onlyDaily briefing: FCA declares war on mis-selling
New rules gives regulator the power to ban products for a year
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Online onlyIs austerity leading to an increase in motor claims?
Pothole damage is on the rise as Britain’s roads deteriorate
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Online onlyACE in Court of Appeal victory over Chartis
Judges uphold ruling that damage to recycling machines was probably caused in transit – and so Chartis is liable
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Online onlyDaily briefing: FCA unveils first business plan
The new regulator will focus on add-on products when it comes into play next Monday
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Online only2012 top-ranking insurers
The UK general insurance industry had a tough 2012, with insurers’ average COR worsening to 98%
