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Ace's Allan replaces Tait as Crawford's Singapore manager
Loss adjuster Crawford has hired Martin Allan, Ace's former regional head of personal claims, as general manager Singapore.
100mph+ winds forecast to batter Scotland
Winds of more than 100mph have been forecast for Scotland later this week, with the Western Isles, Orkney and the north and north-west of the country set to bear the brunt of the weather.
Blog: Occupational benzene exposure claims
The emergence of new research linking benzene to certain cancers could see an increase in claims
NIHL claims down by 10% for 2014
Claims for noise induced hearing loss are set to drop to £361m for 2014 for the UK’s most exposed insurers, down marginally from a 2013 equivalent of £402m, according to an investor report.
China mandates injury cover for construction workers
China's government has said no construction permits will be given to projects which fail to provide workers with injury insurance.
Bushfires in Adelaide Hills to cost over A$13m
As a result of bushfires in Adelaide so far 350 claims have been lodged with insurers, with insured losses of more than A$13m (£7m).
European insurers paid out £2bn per day through 2013
Insurers across Europe paid out an average of £2bn (€2.6bn) every day in claims and benefits through 2013, according to new figures from the European Insurance and Reinsurance Federation.
Norway's Gard on P&I cover for Hoegh Osaka
Norwegian insurer Gard has confirmed it is the P&I insurer for the Hoegh Osaka cargo ship that has run aground off the Isle of Wight.
IFB hires two for strategy implementation
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has hired a project manager and a business analyst to contribute to the implementation of its five-year strategy.
Kennedys strengthens China presence with Anjie deal
International law firm Kennedys has strengthened its market position in the People’s Republic of China by entering into a co-operation agreement with Chinese law firm Anjie.
Quindell enters 'exclusivity arrangement' over potential sale
Beleaguered insurance outsourcer Quindell is in talks over the possible disposal of a number of its operating business in order to generate cash.
Penny Black: The Ghost of Christmases Past 2006 - 2013
Lady-about-town Penny Black has been publishing her insurance industry gossip and insider news and views in three centuries - so she's seen a fair few insurance Christmases, some bawdier than others, and all of them fuelled by the finest G&Ts the…
Penny Black: The Ghost of Christmases Past
Lady-about-town Penny Black has been publishing her insurance industry gossip and insider news and views in three centuries - so she's seen a fair few insurance Christmases, some bawdier than others, and all of them fuelled by the finest G&Ts the…
Post's Christmas Q&A
As the festive season is drawing to a close, Post caught up with some of the insurance industry's key players to talk miserable Christmas songs, Die Hard and Mr Blobby...
Insurance Claims Review of the Year 2014 - updated
Having asked the Post Claims Club advisory board for their views on 2014, and hopes for 2015 this is how a number responded.
Merry Christmas from Post
Incisive Media's offices are now closed until 2 January 2015 for the festive period.
Post's Christmas Q&A
As the festive season gets well and truly underway, Post caught up with some of the insurance industry's key players to talk New Year's resolutions, champagne and history books...
Blog: Litigation funding, then and now
Conditional fee agreements are an invaluable means of funding litigation both for claimants and defendants, but the government is introducing some changes which could change the face of CFAs
Insolvency Service investigating conduct of Drive Assist directors
The Insolvency Service is believed to be conducting an investigation into the behaviour and transactions of the directors of credit hire firm Drive Assist, according to the company’s liquidator Zolfo Cooper.
Tesco fraudster sentenced to three years after Operation Catcher sting
A fraudster who staged accidents with Tesco delivery vans has been sentenced to three years in prison.
Top Mark co-founder Marchetti exits the company
Martino Marchetti has left Scottish loss adjuster Top Mark with immediate effect.
Suspected insurance fraudsters dealt with by Ifed tops 1000
The number of suspected insurance fraudsters dealt with by the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department topped 1000 this week after detectives arrested four men in Wales.
Ex-SSL directors launch 'phoenix' company despite outstanding debts
The former directors of defunct SSL Loss Adjusting and Nimbus Contractors Network have launched a new business, despite owing outstanding debts to previous suppliers, Post understands.
Blog: Supply chain? More like supply jigsaw
Post editor Stephanie Denton's ongoing escape of water claim saga takes on a distinctly Kafka-esque twist...