Politics
NAH leads calls for blanket ban on cold-calling
Over 70 organisations are calling on the government to put in place a blanket ban on cold-calling in the upcoming Autumn Statement.
Ageas' François-Xavier Boisseau calls time on IPT for telematics
It's a sad fact that road casualty rates increase around this time of year as we endure darker evenings and deteriorating weather conditions.
Pre-med settlements are routinely undercutting claimants
Accident victims are routinely offered settlements by insurance companies that are several hundred pounds lower than the amount they are awarded if the case goes to court.
Government needs a joined up approach on flooding, says IFoA
A more joined up approach is needed to tackle the long-term threat of flooding, says the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Women entrepreneurs: Insurance start-ups
Five female insurance entrepreneurs give Jonathan Swift the lowdown on the start-up sector
The question of liability for autonomous vehicle claims
Tesla’s recent hack has moved the liability spotlight onto software providers
New course addresses impact of flooding on children
The British Damage Management Association has launched a new training course to improve the experience of children & young people after flooding.
Biba urges Chancellor not to increase Insurance Premium Tax
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is urging the government not to increase Insurance Premium Tax in the Autumn Statement.
Government releases report to help homeowners prepare for flooding
The government has teamed up with the insurance industry to deliver a report that will help customers better protect their homes and businesses from flooding damage.
Biba urges government to ring-fence further IPT revenue for flood defences
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is calling on the government to ring-fence extra revenue from the Insurance Premium Tax for flood defences.
State of the Broker Nation: Regulation
In the second part of Post’s research, brokers talk candidly to Michèle Bacchus about the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, the Financial Conduct Authority, the government and the European Union
QBE's Richard Pryce on why the insurance industry must seek certainty on Brexit
We all planned for it but it’s fair to say that few among us believed we would actually have to execute our Brexit contingency strategies.
Why the government was aiming its arrows in the wrong direction on whiplash
News broke recently that the Ministry of Justice has no appetite to go ahead with proposed whiplash reforms at the moment.
Further action needed on Medco
Medco was created to change the way medical reports were sourced in soft tissue injury claims, offering up randomised but accredited experts.
Blog: Whiplash reform requires unified push
The status quo on whiplash claims is detrimental to innocent motorists and the personal injury market needs to speak with one voice to push for reform.
Blog: Whiplash reforms must be based on evidence
Now the small claims reforms have been put on hold, it is time for an evidence-based review.
Legal Update: Use whiplash claims to pilot the Online Court
Keen to modernise the justice system, the government should use whiplash claims to trial the Online Court.
Whiplash reforms 'have been shelved'
Whiplash reforms have been shelved by the Ministry of Justice, the Association of British Insurers has said.
Claims Club Summit 2016: Access to Justice extends olive branch to insurers
Access to Justice spokesman Craig Budsworth has extended an olive branch to insurers by suggesting that a middle ground can be found over whiplash reform.
Blog: Whiplash - Only fools rush in
Insurers are pushing for a quicker settlement of whiplash claims but that may be to the detriment of injured parties.
Blog: Whiplash reforms - Last chance for collaboration?
In the old days, I had my own little names for the claims farming community – they weren't very complimentary. I remember getting severely reprimanded by our then chairman at one point, but when I explained the damage they were doing, I was quickly…
Brodies' Elena Fry on why legislation could open the door to a new category of child abuse legacy claims
On 6 September 2016, the Scottish government announced its legislative programme for 2016/17.
Two-thirds of EU insurance legislation already enshrined in UK law
Two-thirds of European Union legislation that affect the insurance sector are already enshrined in UK law.
Irish insurance bosses focus on M&A deals despite economic challenges
Nearly a fifth of Irish insurers are looking to acquire or merge with a competitor, a survey of insurance CEO's has found.