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Post Magazine - 29 November 2012
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JLT calls on government to back Flood Re
JLT is urging businesses to lobby MPs in a bid to impress on the government the urgent need to agree a flood insurance solution to replace the Statement of Principles when it expires next year.
Paterson denies breakdown in flood negotiations
Environment secretary Owen Paterson has rejected claims that government talks with the Association of British Insurers have "stalled".
ABI urges MPs to pressure government on flood talks
The Association of British Insurers has written to members of parliament urging them to call on the government to rethink its decision to refuse to provide a temporary overdraft for a flood insurance fund.
'Flood insurance talks with government have broken down,' admits ABI
The Association of British Insurers has confessed that talks with government on reaching a joint solution on long term affordable flood insurance have broken down, describing the situation as “impasse”.
Post Blog: Mr Insurance
Should the insurance industry take a more joined-up approach to communicating with customers? Jamie Marchant explains.
Insurers attack disparity in recoverable costs
Insurers have criticised the Ministry of Justice's proposal to impose higher fixed-rate recoverable costs for claims relating to employers' and public liability than for motor.
Silence on flood solution continues as Defra plays hardball over funding
The Association of British Insurers' long-running attempt to reach agreement with the government over replacing the soon-to-expire Statement of Principles has been described as "dead in the water".
Brokers to blame for lack of voice at top table
Brokers need to "stand up and be counted" when it comes to interacting with law makers and regulators, according to Giles Insurance Brokers chief executive Brendan McManus.
Credit hirers to access insurance database under GTA portal plans
Credit hirers could be given access to the Motor Insurance Database under plans to create a portal for third-party vehicle replacement services.
Consumer Insurance Act: Out with the old, in with the new
The Marine Insurance Act's outdated rules regarding policy applications are to be replaced by the Consumer Insurance Act. Will it make life difficult for insurers, or does it simply codify what they're already doing?
ABI's budget prompts reorganisation
The Association of British Insurers is conducting a restructure with a view to keeping within budget requirements in 2013.
Debate on FCA regulation of CMCs reaches parliament
The Association of British Insurers received government endorsement for its proposals that claims management companies should be regulated by the incoming Financial Conduct Authority after dismissing proposed Claims Management Regulator changes as …
Apil urged to 'put words into action' on whiplash fraud elimination plan
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers' often frosty relationship with the insurance industry has shown signs of thawing after its proposal for eliminating fraudulent whiplash claims was met with tentative approval.
Editor's comment: Harmony at last? Maybe not...
Last week was busy for insurers at Parliament. First, something unusual happened in Westminster's corridors of power that could spell good news for the insurance industry.
MoJ must take its foot off the brake on whiplash debate, demands ABI boss
The Association of British Insurers has cranked up pressure on the government to publish its consultation on whiplash, one month after the Ministry of Justice confirmed that progress had stalled.
ABI boss Dalton slams 'questionable' Apil whiplash report
Statistics published in an annual whiplash report have been branded "questionable" and "self-serving" by the Association of British Insurers.
In Series: Data Sharing - Sharing is caring
Data sharing among insurers offers a range of benefits, but could firms' desires to retain a competitive edge hamper such collaboration?
Interview: Des Hudson - Fighting his corner
Six years as the chief executive of the Law Society has not quelled Des Hudson's battling instincts. He talks to Post about upcoming legal changes and his relationship with the insurance industry.
Biba to discuss introduction of code of conduct for members
Brokers across the country could soon be expected to comply with an official British Insurance Brokers' Association code of conduct.
Post acclaimed as the insurer trade publication of choice
Post won Financial Trade Publication of the Year at the 2012 Association of British Insurers' Financial Media Awards last night.