Claims
Axa launches 14 guides to boost claims transparency
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has launched its claims transparency initiative, called Making Claims Clear.
Nine arrested in £450k Ifed household claims investigation
The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has swooped to arrest nine men and women across England as part of an investigation into £450,000 worth of household insurance claims.
Quindell's Moorse sees share deal terminated
Quindell group finance director Laurence Moorse has failed to meet margin call on the controversial share purchase agreement with Equities First Holdings.
Blog: Giving consumers a ‘nudge’
John Marsden, fraud and identity expert at Equifax, examines how ‘nudge’ theory can be applied to the insurance industry to tackle point of quote and claims fraud
North of the Border: Counting the cost of H&S
Since October 2012, the Health and Safety Executive has sought to recover the cost of investigating an alleged breach of health and safety law from the organisation in question, rather than draining the public purse. It charges £124 per hour.
C-Suite - Insurer: The features of fracking
The rise of fracking in the UK means significant opportunities for the environmental insurance market
Trade voice: Still no laws over late payments
The Commercial Court recently handed down another judgment in the long-running matter of Starlight Shipping Company v Allianz Marine and Aviation Versicherungs AG & Ors [2014].
Interview: Grahame Chilton: ‘My main hobby is the thrill of the deal’
Industry stalwart Grahame Chilton returned to the sector last December, launching a reinsurance broking partnership with Arthur J Gallagher. He tells Post what keeps him coming back for more
Counter-Terrorism Bill to go to parliament tomorrow
Home secretary Theresa May cited UN estimates that ransom payments raised up to £28m for militant group the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in the past 12 months as she yesterday announced intentions to ban ransom insurance payments.
SSL Loss Adjusting enters administration
Northampton-based SSL Loss Adjusting has entered administration, Post understands.
Halifax makes emergency payment following Southampton explosion
Loss adjusters from Lloyds Banking Group’s Halifax business are dealing with claims in the aftermath of a suspected gas explosion at a family home in Southampton last week.
Claims Club Monthly Missive: Driverless cars, connected homes and PPOs
From Tennessee to London, over the past few months I have heard a considerable amount about the future of insurance.
Axa completes management structure for merged claims division
Axa has unveiled the management structure for its claims operation following the merger of the direct and intermediated units, creating four distinct service channels.
CHO charter unlikely to garner ABI support
The Association of British Insurers has said it would be unlikely to sign up to the Credit Hire Organisation consumer charter due to practical and legal concerns about the document.
CHO lobbying MPs on concerns Ifed acts as ABI's 'private police force'
The Credit Hire Organisation has contacted members of parliament over its allegation the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department will only accept cases referred to it by the Association of British Insurers.
MoJ opens consultation on hiked CMC fees
The Ministry of Justice has opened a new consultation into the regulation fees paid by claims management companies for the 2015/16 regulation year.
Quindell share price climbs on Nationwide Accident Repair exit denial
Quindell has rejected suggestions it is planning to sell its holdings in a repair services provider, bolstering the troubled firm’s share price in trading today.
Interview: Nick Parsons: Stepping into the limelight
After six years as vice-president at the Forum of Insurance Lawyers, Nick Parsons has assumed the role of president. He tells Post why he will not be a one-man band and shares his plans for the association
Claims Awards Asia 2014: The winners
On 19 November the Asian claims community gathered to celebrate claims excellence at an awards ceremony in Hong Kong.
CGI awarded My Licence contract as insurers wait to use system
CGI has contracted with the Motor Insurers' Bureau to deliver the My Licence hub to insurers as the system is reportedly being rolled-out across the industry.
‘Fundamental dishonesty’ unlikely to stop false damages in abuse cases
Market commentators believe judges may be reticent to use Bill in abuse cases
In Series - Personal Injury: Hear we go
As legal reforms make whiplash claims less profitable, claims farmers appear to be moving into areas such as industrial deafness. But will they see the same level of success?
In Series - Personal Injury: what next for PI?
Reforms have led to strong progress in tackling the whiplash epidemic, but the job isn’t done yet. What can parties involved in PI expect in the future?