All articles by David Blackman – Page 7
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NewsIndustry leaders back Tories in poll
Insurance Times hustings revealed just 7% support to Labour
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Agenda
Good news and bad news
The Budget had some positive points for the industry, but how much will change after 6 May?
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ClaimsIf the shoe fits …
Claims, seen as the ‘Cinderella’ of the industry, has often struggled to assert itself. But a recent report on future strategies finds the neglected sector is learning what it needs to do to ensure it has a happy ever after
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NewsBudget backtracks on IPT following industry lobbying
Backdated tax proposals scrapped – small brokers collecting since December face refund headache
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NewsBroker valuations crash from multiples of seven to 1.3
Consolidations and start-ups expected despite flat market
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NewsLaw group warns over defamation insurance
Success fees cap will 'destroy the after-the-event market'
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News AnalysisCollision course
The cost to the insurance industry of accidents caused by uninsured drivers is around £400m a year, and the human cost is incalculable. With the proportion of uninsured vehicles reaching 13% in some regions in the UK, the pressure is on to get tough on uninsured drivers – and save ...
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NewsClaim fund ‘could destabilise employers’ liability market’
Biba warns levy on insurers from fund could affect rates
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NewsGMC bans oncologist who misled Aviva over payments
Doctor continued dishonesty despite advice from other insurers
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NewsFSA warns consolidator model will face stricter regs
Chief executives say tighter governance will discourage all but the biggest M&A deals
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NewsEuropean bodies close ranks against Ceiops capital guidance
Associations protest 'excessively prudent' requirements
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News AnalysisFor FSCS sake
The recession has put a lot of pressure on insurance brokers, and the Financial Services Compensation Scheme is about to pile on a whole lot more. With some firms citing levy increases of around 600%, it’s time to say ‘enough is enough’
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NewsMotor documents e-delivery rules stuck in the slow lane
Time is running out to push through legislation for electronic-only certificates before general election
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NewsPleural plaque floodgates debate
Concerns that compensation award will set 'dangerous precedent'
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NewsSolvency II will drive rise in business run-off, says PwC
M&A will also be spurred on by new EU regulations
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NewsABI urges action on foreign branches taxation review
Pressure mounts on government as Solvency II signals change of emphasis on overseas operations
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NewsEuro threat to revive forced commission disclosure
UK brokers will have to prove that industry guidelines on commission transparency are working
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NewsStraw announces one-off payment for pleural plaques
Law Lords ruling is upheld that symptomless condition is not compensatable, to relief of insurers
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NewsOmega warned against Invesco nominees
Investment adviser says proposed directors not independent enough
