Claims
Insurers braced for fresh wave of claims as Savile compensation ads published
Vigiliance needed due to fears over fraudulent claims
Cunningham Lindsey unveils global specialty markets unit
Cunningham Lindsey has today pulled back the curtain on its new global specialty markets team, based in London.
Telematics uncovers fraud in £54k Aviva claim
Telematics was the key in the dismissal of a £54 000 personal injury claim placed with Aviva, according to a motor fraud investigation company.
Legal update: Interest wrangle has PI implications
Adam Burrell explains the implications of an interest charge in a recently rejected personal injury appeal
Crawford makes third party administrator Broadspire global
Loss adjuster Crawford claims it has introduced the first 'truly global' third party administration service.
Allianz reports top ten driving distractions
The Allianz Center for Technology has unveiled the top distraction for drivers is phone use at the wheel.
Landmark plotting ‘no questions asked’ UK household pricing model
Risk modeller Landmark Insurance Services is working to launch a new ‘no questions asked’ household insurance pricing model.
Fraudster jailed after £2m PI claim to RSA disproved
A man who attempted to claim nearly £2m from RSA for a workplace injury is currently serving a six month jail sentence after pleading guilty to contempt in February.
Axa calls for reforms to tackle rising EL claims
Axa has called for tougher sanctions for claims management companies and an industry best practice guide on health and safety, after research showed employers' liability claims continue to rise.
Law Society to survey members on LEI
Arc Legal has cautioned respondents to a Law Society legal expenses insurance survey not to confuse commercial decisions by an insurer with dishonesty.
Quindell hammers out detailed rejection of Gotham allegations
Quindell has issued a detailed repudiation of the “defamatory” allegations levelled at it by Gotham City’s research, including a staunch defence of its compliance with the Jackson reforms.
Quindell launches suit on ‘defamatory’ note
Quindell has begun legal proceedings over an allegedly defamatory research note issued by Gotham City Research earlier this week.
Aviva appoints Lovely as claims director
Aviva has appointed David Lovely as its claims director, reporting to Maurice Tulloch, chief executive for UK and Ireland general insurance.
At least $100m of cover for passengers of stricken South Korea vessel
Post understands international broker Willis helps place reinsurance covering members of the Korean Shipping Association of which the owners of the stricken Sewol is a member.
VRS Vericlaim promotes liability boss to quality role
VRS Vericlaim has handed a promotion to head of liability Phil Heron, who will now serve as head of quality at the adjuster.
Ad watchdog backs Homeserve on water supply complaint
The Advertising Standards Agency has rejected a complaint the accuracy of direct mailings from Homeserve relating to the scale of water supply problems.
Asia-Pacific significantly underinsured for catastrophes, says Asia Development Bank
The Asian Development Bank has warned in a report that underinsurance for natural catastrophes in the region is enough to wipe out economic gains from GDP.
Lockton signs up to Biba PI panel for a further three years
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has renewed its professional indemnity accredited broker contract with Lockton for a further three years.
National Accident Helpline tipped for £100m IPO
National Accident Helpline has announced plans for an initial public offering, with reports valuing the company at £100m.
2013 motor results 'best since 2006'
Motor insurance results for last year represent the sector’s best underwriting performance since 2006 according to a study by EY.
Your say: Insurance Fraud Register in the slow lane
I feel compelled to respond to Post’s recent article concerning the Insurance Fraud Register in the 10 April edition.
McLarens names Brown president in restructure
Commercial adjuster McLarens has named Americas regional director Gary Brown president and chief operating officer, freeing up chief executive Vern Chalfant to focus on strategy and acquisitions.
Europe: International Product Recall
Food contamination issues can be extremely serious - and even if it happens in a country many thousands of miles away, news travels fast, which could mean bigger insurance implications for the companies involved.
E-cigarettes and cosmetic surgery tipped for new wave of claims
E-cigarettes and cosmetic surgery are among a new wave of anticipated emerging claims, according to law firm Hill Dickinson.