Claims
Voice of the Future: Anna Vidgen
Post talks to talented newcomers about what attracted them to insurance. This week it's the turn of Anna Vidgen of the claims team at Starr Underwriting Agents.
GI Ombudsman complaints down 6% for 2013/14
General insurance products have been responsible for almost 2000 fewer complaints made to the Financial Ombudsman Service for the year ending 31 March 2014.
Innovation Group pre tax profits down 29%
Claims specialist Innovation Group has unveiled a hefty slump in pre-tax profits for the six months to 31 March.
Flood Re CEO Woolgrove to address Post's Disaster: Risk & Response event
The acting Flood Re CEO Tom Woolgrove has been added to the impressive speaker roster for the upcoming Post event, Disaster: Risk and Response.
Crawford tipped for Buckley Scott deal
Loss adjusting giant Crawford is looking to grow its construction and engineering presence through acquisition, with Lancashire-based Buckley Scott hotly tipped as a target.
Tens of thousands hit by huge flooding in Bosnia and Serbia
Over 40 people have died and thousands of people have been left temporarily homeless after three months of rain fell across three days in Serbia and Bosnia.
Vietnam riots cost insurers
Following an outburst of rioting in Vietnam Cathay Century Insurance has had 35 claims from customers which could cost the firm at least $3.5m.
Agrical forms board of directors amid exec changes
Loss adjuster Agrical has expanded its senior management team with the formation of a board of executive directors.
Market loss from Flight MH370 could reach $350m
Allianz has revealed the total claims cost for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 could be as much as $350m (£208m).
Biba 2014: Axa approves second phase of transparency project
The second pilot phase of Axa's project to increase transparency in the claims process has been given the green light, with around 100 brokers set to take part.
Water Bill handed Royal Assent
The Water Bill has completed the final stage in passing into law, bringing with it the official introduction of the Flood Re scheme.
Charles Taylor expands UK regional footprint with Knowles Loss Adjusters buy
Charles Taylor Adjusting has completed a deal to acquire property and casualty claims specialist Knowles Loss Adjusters.
Over $60m of damage from rain in Guangdong
Heavy rain over the last week in the Chinese province of Guangdong has seen 15 000 claims so far.
Cunningham Lindsey launches global TPA service
Cunningham Lindsey has unveiled a new third party administration service following the launch of a programme to expand its UK TPA offering.
Storms may not hit full year figures, says Ageas’ Watson
The surges of winter storm and flood claims which drove Ageas into reporting a Q1 loss this morning may be immaterial to full year results according to UK chief executive Andy Watson.
Care home rates skyrocket as firms seek to limit exposure after Savile scandal
RSA among insurers demanding increased premiums amid claims surge fears
FIFA extends World Cup injury insurance
FIFA has extended its insurance coverage for players on national team duty that are injured before its squad deadline date of 26 May.
Death toll at Turkish coal mine rises to 278
At least 278 people have been killed after an explosion at a coal mine in the Turkish town of Soma in the Western province of Manisa.
Whiplash reform consultation criticised for being ‘vague’ and ‘watered down’
Fixed fees for medical reports among areas of concern for stakeholders
Cunningham Lindsey names Richard Ward as chairman
Loss adjusting giant Cunningham Lindsey has recruited former Lloyd’s boss Richard Ward as its new chairman, while also picking up a new global chief executive.
Legal update: International Law: Whose law is it anyway?
Alistair Kinley and Angel-Maria Sealy outline the ramifications of a case that resulted in much deliberation over whether English or German law should be followed
Head to Head: Claims Ratios
This year’s Biba conference, taking place at Manchester Central, has the theme ‘Customer, customer, customer’. With that in mind, Post asked some leading industry figures to go head-to-head on the burning customer issues.
Airclaims lands in Vancouver
McLarens-owned aviation loss specialist Airclaims has expanded its Canadian operation with the launch of a new office in Vancouver.
Heavy rain kills 21 and causes disruption in China, Macau and Hong Kong
Four days of heavy rain in China, Macau and Hong Kong, killed at least 21 people, flooded many areas, disrupted flights and train services.