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Axa head condemns claims farming practice as 'immoral'
Axa's head of personal lines intermediary has slammed brokers that make money from the "immoral" practice of claims farming, warning that insurers would penalise those who were heavily involved.
PPI complaints take FOS caseload to new level
The number of Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) insurance disputes has increased by 38% largely due to a surge in complaints about payment protection insurance (PPI).
News: Quinn saga highlights 'chicken letter' risks
Brokers have been warned against relying too heavily on disclaimers to protect themselves from breaching their duty of care, in light of the recent Quinn scare.
News: Time is ticking on UK Broker Awards deadline
The deadline is approaching to get your entries in for the 2010 UK Broker Awards, the only industry awards dedicated to the broking community. Entries have been coming in from all over the country and across the categories. Although the volume has been…
Wealthy households lack insurance cover
UK home homers are pre-occupied with price rather than cover, with wealthy households most likely to lack the appropriate coverage, according to Datamonitor.
Arista reports £1.5m operating loss for 2009
Charles Earle, Arista Insurance chief executive, said the 2009 figures were in line ambitions to make a "consistent trading profit" during year three of trading.
Client's Q&A: Hot on property
Property owner Marlene Ellicombe had to make a claim on the first day of taking cover, though Wells-based broker Higos took helping her out in its stride. PB asks her about the experience.
PB Week: Aviva's latest appointment gets personal
As the recently-appointed head of broker personal lines, one of the most common questions I am asked is why we are investing in the broker market when some are speculating that personal lines via brokers is dead, writes Sam Hudson, head of broker…
BVCA branches into insurance
The British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) has launched BVCA Insurance Services.
Tim Breedon to become ABI chairman
The Association of British Insurers has confirmed that Tim Breedon, group chief executive of Legal & General, has been nominated to become its next chairman.
Total Objects appoints Colville Wood as managing director
Software provider to the London and global insurance markets, Total Objects, has announced the appointment of Colville Wood as managing director.
Giles makes Midlands acquisition
Giles Insurance Brokers has announced the acquisition of the retail broking division of James Hampden Insurance Brokers.
Aviva broker chief Brigid Murphy to quit
Aviva has today announced that Brigid Murphy, director of regional brokers for the UK general insurance business, is to leave her role in June.
Heath Lambert merges two divisions
Heath Lambert is merging its commercial affinity and small business division (CASB) into its personal lines division, Heath Lambert Insurance Services.
Allianz Commercial joins PowerPlace panel
Allianz’s commercial combined product for SME business will be available on PowerPlace later this year.
NIG in regional underwriting recruitment drive
RBS owned insurer recruits underwriters from four rivals to boost its regional presence
Europ Assistance announces rise in turnover and profits
Europ Assistance Group has announced a 6.6% rise in turnover in 2009 to €1.288bn (up 7.6% in constant euros) despite the economic crisis hitting its two traditional markets of automotive and travel.
Osborne and Laws announce spending cuts for 2010/11
The coalition has set out bold plans to cut £6.243bn for existing fiscal year, in a move that has prompted Clegg to defend a manifesto u-turn citing the Greek debt crisis.
BIBA 2010: What did you miss?
Catch up with all the news from the British Insurance Broker’s Association conference.
Cunningham Lindsey loss team claims to save insurers millions
£21m of suspect claims are under scrutiny by the loss adjusting firm's investigation unit
More chaos in the skies as BA strikes start
Since midnight British Airways' cabin crew have been on a strike set to last five days.
Aviva attempts to close the ash gap with new volcano add on
Insurer charges more for covering ash cloud or similar travel disruptions with an add-on to its travel policies.
Video: Industry leaders' views of the Lib-Con government
Liz McMahon talks to key industry figures at the recent Biba conference to garner opinion on the new coalition Government and the impact it may have on the insurance industry.