David Blackman
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News AnalysisFCA seeks to level the playing field of dual pricing
The FCA aims to combat dual pricing within the car and home insurance sectors, yet what are the wider market implications of policies such as scrapping auto-renewals? Insurance Times investigates.
NewsBusinesses face ruin from lack of BI after Glasgow blaze
Many shopkeepers, unable to return to premises because of dangerous state of the iconic Glasgow School of Art building find they are not covered
NewsGDPR is set to be the next claims cash-cow
Recent Dixons Carphone data breach could open the floodgates to a new wave of PPI-style cold calling. Customers will be able to lodge a claim even if they have not suffered a financial loss
NewsUnrated insurers - the controversy rages
Are unrated insurers dangerous to do business with? The FCA is still considering whether to charge an additional levy on brokers that use unrated insurers. But others argue that being unrated is not a sign of unreliability.
NewsTackling inflated motor repair bills: Analysis
Premium content: Insurers look to tackle the problem of inflated motor repair bills as criticism mounts again
AgendaAnalysis: Apprentices give their verdict on learning on the job
The insurance industry, mindful of the need to find new talent, is taking apprenticeships to its heart. Four trainees talk about their experiences
NewsAnalysis: MedCo-type scheme needed to counter hearing loss claims
Despite improved regulation in industry to create a safer industrial working environment, insurers are facing a rising tide of claims for noise induced hearing loss. What is the solution?
NewsAnalysis: New motor certificate rules likely to push up MIB levy
Claims against uninsured drivers likely to rise as paper certificate loses legal standing
NewsGTA will survive Helphire exit - CHO chief
Andrews insists agreement remains good sense for most companies
NewsBudget - IPT hike will net Treasury £1.6bn extra per annum
But two car households will be £37 worse off a year, says AA
NewsBudget: Mistry predicts further IPT increases
Osborne’s hike may be part of long-term drive to harmonise tax with rest of EU
NewsBudget - Osborne's IPT hike sparks industry dismay
Basic rate of premium tax increased from 6% to 9.5%
NewsEx-broker takes parliamentary insurance helm
Heather Wheeler succeeds former insurance minister Jonathan Evans
NewsGovernment to push ahead with riots compensation revamp
Home Office aims to use private members bill to implement legislative update
NewsAviva axes Manchester motor claims centre
Hundreds of jobs will be put at risk due to move to Norwich
ArchiveSixteen sentenced in £225,000 cash for crash scam
Two jailed after four-year police investigation prompted by speeding fraud
NewsACE in frame for Alton Towers crash liability
Theme park operator Merlin faces ’substantial damages’ after last week’s rollercoaster accident
