Post - 2011-03-10
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Post history - 50 years ago: RAC backs bad driver punishment
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 50 years ago reveals.
Public sector reveals way on administration savings
The insurance industry could do worse than look to its public sector counterparts to learn how 'intelligent decisioning' can simplify complex processes and witness the value of claims automation.
Claims leakage approach sees a seven-to-one ROI
Martin Ashfield, head of commercial property claims at Axa Insurance, attributed the end of its historical "master-servant" relationship with suppliers to its investment in a consistent rules-based approach to claims leakage. Citing a seven-to-one return…
Legal update - winter damage claims
Severe cold snaps during the past two winters have propelled potholes to centre stage, provoking liability claims. Caroline Elson explains the arguments and outcomes of recent cases.
Disease claims: amendments to the pre-action protocol for disease
Recent amendments to the pre-action protocol for disease and illness claims underline that the claims process is a genuine two-way street. Ian Macalister details the encouraging changes.
Axa axes innovation hub
Axa has confirmed that its Insurance Innovation Hub is no longer in place following CEO Paul Evans' move to break-up the personal and commercial lines general insurance businesses.
Career development & CSR: Claims management firm attains IIP gold standard
ULR has joined the 1% of accredited companies to be awarded the gold standard by Investors in People.
Technology reliance must not hinder contingency plans
Robust contingency plans must be in place to avoid over-reliance on technology, panellists warned.
Post history - 30 years ago: Law Society examines insurance
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Postbox: Outflanking the gender ruling
If I am correct, the main reason for the better performance of women drivers is lower mileage. I think it is the case that on a 'loss-per-mile-driven' basis, they may be indistinguishable.
Inward-looking nature is holding back industry, claims IBM partner
The insurance industry's ability to execute intelligent decisions in the form of rules-based 'next best' actions is hampered by its "inward-looking" nature and failure to extrapolate from external experiences.
News analysis - ECJ Judgment: The gender judgment
The Test-Achats case will have huge consequences for the motor, life and health insurance industries. Andy Tromans and Nick Elwell-Sutton explore the ramifications.
Climate change - domestic renewable energy: the risks and opportunities
With electrical and roofing contractors now moving into eco-friendly home energy installation, Richard Forrest-Smith explains the risks, regulation and exciting insurance opportunities this presents.
Disease claims - mesothelioma: minimising costs while maximising speed
Mesothelioma claims are not set to peak until at least 2015. David Wynn details what insurers should be doing now to minimise their cost burden, while maximising speed of settlement.
Postbox: Are the dog days over?
Forty to 50 years ago, the London insurance market claimed it would offer cover for any legitimate risk and, as a young broker, I never imagined I would one day be frustrated by the failure to quote for a simple risk.
BGL analyst warns children of cyber threats
An information security analyst from insurance group BGL has visited a Peterborough school to teach students about the importance of internet safety and security.
Lack of personality means technology will never replace people
Human expertise in insurance will never be totally overshadowed by technological advances, stressed the breakfast briefing panel.
Professional indemnity - legal services shake up: a plethora of problems for solcitors?
With the legal services industry set for a structural shake-up, Mike Willis and Lindsay Bowskill consider the impact on its insurers.
Post history - 10 years ago: Rock band serves writ on syndicates
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Climate change – are insurers getting behind their own green policies?
With the general public becoming ‘bored’ by environmental issues, Veronica Cowan asks if insurers are really getting behind their own green policies.
People moves – 10 March 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 10 March 2011 edition of Post.