Hard guidelines
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines on at-work driving risk management are too complex, according to risk management company Risk Answers. Non-executive director David Faithful said: "Very few people in charge of fleets will have the knowledge and experience required to implement the guidance. With the exception of safety-first organisations such as petro-chemical and pharmaceutical companies, the majority of companies will have to outsource the risk assessment and seek professional help and advice."
FirstAssist buy
FirstAssist has acquired a 16.66% stake in Health-code, which provides internet-based billing systems for medical insurers.
Paying for health
Over 70% of people considering private healthcare intend to pay for it "on demand" rather than take out a private healthcare policy, according to Legal & General.
Aquilo's IT link
Aquilo has entered into a strategic partnership with technology consultancy IT-Freedom.
Bodyshop merger
Two bodyshop industry trade bodies have opened merger talks. The Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association (VBRA) and the RMI Bodyshop Services Division want to combine to increase their influence.
CMGL takes Drake
The provisional liquidator of Drake Insurance Company has outsourced the claims and technical operations to Claims Management Group.
Paperless product
Cunningham Lindsey has launched an Interlink module for paperless handling of subsidence claim information. The new module uses laptop software.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
