Articles by Insurance Post Staff
ABI: £5m worth of insurance claims uncovered a week
Figures released today by the Association of British Insurers show that last year insurers uncovered 24 000 fraudulent motor insurance claims worth £260m, or £5m every week. The number of dishonest motor claims detected has risen by 70% over the last…
Plan for compulsory medical liability insurance questioned
The European Commission has published a proposal on cross-border healthcare, aimed at enhancing the rights of European Union citizens when receiving medical treatment in other EU countries.
EC discrimination proposal could outlaw some products, warns CEA
The European insurance body the CEA has warned discrimination proposals could see some insurance products outlawed.
Willis acquisition of HRH passes first hurdle
Willis has announced that the US Federal Trade Commission has cleared review of Willis' pending acquisition of Hilb Rogal and Hobbs under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act by granting early termination of the waiting period.
Time to test yourself
A selection of questions from various past-CII qualification papers
City tackles climate change
The City of London Corporation launched its 'City climate pledge' last week in an effort to help com...
Riding high
As part of Lockton UK's community programme, associates from across the firm have been participating...
One in five may miss TCF
The Financial Services Authority has said it expects only 20% of the firms it has surveyed to miss i...
Appointment at Winchester White
Diane Williams has been hired by Winchester White to head its general insurance practice. She has 29...
Early warning negates claims
The discovery of the parasite cryptosporidium at an Anglian Water treatment works in Northamptonshir...
Appointment at Compare the market
Compare the market has made three new appointments to its senior team: Tania Joyce, associate direct...
Pick of the week
Post reporter Alwynne Gwilt looks at the major stories from the general insurance market. This week: ...
Hiscox syndicate mooted
Hiscox has announced plans for a prospective new syndicate as it unveiled its initial 2009 business ...
First Assist in prison push
First Assist Legal Protection has been appointed by the Prison Officers' Association (Scotland) as i...
Appointment at Liberty
Liberty International Underwriters has appointed Oliver Wheeler as vice-president for directors' and...
Allianz offers green advice
Allianz Engineering is planning to advise its clients on how to cut energy bills and carbon emission...
Lloyd's memorial unveiled
Lloyd's has held a special service to unveil two new Lloyd's war memorials that commemorate its asso...
When the ship comes in
Lutine Lineslip Regatta 2008
ABI continues disclosure battle
The Association of British Insurers was set to outline its case against mandatory commission disclos...
Ecclesiastical opening
Ecclesiastical has strengthened its casualty claims capability by creating a casualty office in Manc...
Recovery options rise
4 Eng Ltd v Harper and Simpson (Chancery Division - 29 April 2008)
AI Claims expands network
AI Claims Solutions has expanded its vehicle supplier network with the addition of prestige vehicles...
Appointment at Caunce O'Hara
Caunce O'Hara has appointed broking director Nigel Law. He arrives from Broker Network where he was ...
Appointment at Ropner
Lloyd's broker Ropner has enlisted Matt Cosby into its UK non-marine team. He joins from Lucas Fette...