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Insurance fraud could reach £2.5bn in 2010, says Experian
General insurance fraud losses could reach £2.5bn during 2010,according to global information services company Experian.
Biba broadens PMI group remit
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has today (19 March) announced that its Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Group will broaden its remit to include areas such as income protection, critical illness, and group life insurance as well as PMI.
Biba blasts FSA stance on adequate resources
Eric Galbraith, chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba), has criticised the Financial Services Authority's (FSA) approach to adequate resources.
Lorega raids Axa for broker business development manager
Loss recovery insurance specialist Lorega has appointed Jonathan Mainwaring as broker business development manager for the southern region.
Allianz wins Darren Bent credit hire appeal
Allianz has today (18 March) won a ruling at the Court of Appeal which returns the credit hire related case of England striker Darren Bent back to court in Cambridge.
What the Papers Say - latest edition
Stories analysed this month include: FSA levies and fees; delay in Tory regulatory plans; declining claims service; and the Government's abortive dog insurance plan which has recently been shelved.
PPI reimbursement could cost up to £3bn, warns report
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) consultation document on Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) mis-selling has costly and serious ramifications for the PPI industry, according to Defaqto.
Majority seek broker recommendations when buying PMI, according to study
A recent survey by specialist healthcare insurer National Friendly has found that word of mouth is proving most effective in securing new private medical insurance (PMI) business for brokers
PB Week: Thinking about the election
Last week, dear reader(s) I brought to you the furore surrounding the compulsory dog insurance proposal from the government, writes Emmanuel Kenning, reporter at PB.
Amii and the CII launch new exam in Healthcare Insurance Products
The bodies are set to unveil the syllabus and discuss the market in general at Amii's AGM
Plum unveils aggressive growth plans
Non-standard household specialist Plum Underwriting has announced its intention to accelerate the growth of the business over the next two years.
Unite announces British Airways strike dates
BA cabin crew set to strike
Home and Legacy chooses Keychoice
Home & Legacy has become the latest insurance provider to join the household panel of Keychoice Network.
Secure Underwriting expands online offering
Secure Underwriting has joined forces with Aviva to launch a new online quote and buy product for engineering and computer and inspection cover.
SBJ Global Risks rebrands as Lonmar Global Risks
SBJ Global Risks has rebranded as Lonmar Global Risks following the company's management buyout from Axa six months ago.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - is it the way forward?
If you missed yesterday's live Post webinar debating the recently launched Aldermanbury Declaration it is now available for viewing on-demand.
PB Week: It’s a dog’s life, but who pays the insurance?
According to the Government a dog is not just for Christmas, it is should be for Lloyd’s too, writes Emmanuel Kenning, reporter at PB.
World War II memorial added to CBG portfolio
CBG Group has been appointed by the Lytham St Annes Spitfire Memorial Fund Committee to place £60,000 worth of cover for a travelling replica of the Mark VB Spitfire.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - is it the way forward?
As part of PB's Investing in the Profession Campaign, Post magazine is hosting a live, interactive, online debate today at 3.30 on the latest professionalism initiative - The Aldermanbury Declaration.
Westinsure achieves £300m GWP
Westinsure Group has achieved £300m gross written premium in 2009 and has secured more than 35 new brokers to join the Alliance, increasing its total member offices to over 200.
Chubb launches new enhanced business liability product
Chubb Insurance today announces the launch of ForeFront Plus, the successor to its ForeFront product.
Director's Q+A: Traditional values
PB interviews managing director of cider maker Thatchers, Martin Thatcher, who is the fourth generation of his family to run the company
Promoting disaster recovery
Small and medium-sized businesses often do not have effective plans in place for when a business-critical emergency strikes, writes Jane Bernstein
Broking Success: High expectations in High Wycombe
Emmanuel Kenning meets the broker who bucked the trend by doubling his marketing team at the start of the recession and is now reaping the benefits