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The Insurance Fraud Awards 2009 shortlist announced
Fraud is at the top of the general insurance industry’s agenda in 2009 as economic pressures created by a turbulent economy provide an increase...
President Obama Says Health Care Reform Cannot Wait
In his weekly address, President Barack Obama called on Congress to seize this opportunity – one that may not come again for decades –...
BIBA’s new London committee promises greater influence
Last week’s first meeting of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) new London Market Region Committee (LMRC) had a clear aim: to set the kind of goals and strategy that would mark a fresh approach to London broker representation.
Car Insurance Fraud On The Rise
Association of British Insurers (ABI) has reported that car and home insurance fraud is costing the average UK household £44 in higher premiums every...
Government gets passenger air levy wrong, despite insurance industry warnings
The Government has failed millions of holidaymakers with its ill-advised decision to change the way that victims of air travel tour operators are protected.
In...
Consumers Critical Illness Insurance to be improved
The ABI has launched a three-month consultation on changes to its Statement of Best Practice for Critical Illness Cover. The main change proposed is...
FSA proposing Insurance companies to provide details of customer complaints
Insurance companies and other UK financial institutions may be required to provide consumers with details of customer complaints.
Under new proposals from the Financial Services...
Fortis in partnership talks with the UK’s largest retailer Tesco
Belgium-based Fortis has emerged as leader of the pack of insurers vying for the contract to manage Tesco’s motor and home insurance businesses.
According to...
BIBA to form the London Market Region Committee
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has announced the formation of the BIBA London Market Region Committee (LMRC), which will represent its London market...
ABI challenges FSA on Retail Distribution Review qualification issues
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has responded to the Financial Services Authority’s (FSA’s) Consultation Paper on the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) by applauding...
New Allianz motor trade expert team to handle claims
Following a successful pilot phase, Allianz Insurance has centralised its commercial motor trade claims operation and created a bespoke team to handle all claims.
Based...
Online point of sale business for general insurance on OLP connect
The ability to quote and apply for household insurance or mortgage payment protection insurance is now available on Legal & General’s cutting edge, online...
Allianz commercial joins forces with Lloyds Banking Group
Allianz Commercial has announced June the 11th that it has secured a multi-year partnership with Lloyds Banking Group to provide insurance solutions to Lloyds...
The chairman of ABI (Association of British Insurers) Archie Kane remain until 2010
The ABI Board has unanimously decided to extend the tenure of the Association’s current chairman, Archie Kane, until spring 2010, to enable him to...
AIG UK Ltd : The ‘Best Insurance Product Range’ ?
AIG UK Limited announced it has been named as having the ‘Best Product Range’ in Euromoney’s second annual Insurance survey conducted towards the
end of...
Aviva launches new website for advisers
Aviva has marked its re-brand with the launch of a new adviser website.
Aviva for advisers launched its first phase on 1 June, the day...
Health insurers prepare for government reform
Congress is crafting health insurance reform proposals now, but insurance companies have already been getting ready for change. Mintel Comperemedia, a service that provides...
Private Healthcare UK : Your travel insurance to Mexico may be invalid
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the US government have both now advised all travellers not to travel to Mexico unless the trip...
The World Health Organisation raise its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 4
Travel Summary
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 4 (evidence of increased human to human transmission). See...
Swine flu, travel to Mexico and travel insurance: Q&A
Should I cancel my trip to Mexico?
The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) maintains that so long as the Foreign Office is not advising...
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