Claims
Rehabilitation-only personal injury whiplash debate fails to gain traction
Insurers highlight claims time frames as area of major concern
Industry questions FCA’s decision to probe commercial claims handling
Regulator reveals more thematic reviews to be undertaken in 2014/2015
CHO boss says ‘self interested’ insurers are hampering fight against fraud
DAC Beachcroft estimates credit hire fraud is worth up to £75m a year
Medical Devices: Ripple Effect
The shockwaves of the Poly Implant Prosthèse breast implants scandal are continuing to affect insurers and the regulation of medical devices
BIA Countdown: 20 years of major loss
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to major loss experts at insurers and claims firms who have experienced wins over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first…
Roundtable: Legal Reforms: Laspo: One year review
It is one year since the introduction of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act and, more importantly for insurers, the Jackson reforms. Have they been a success or a failure?
The Jackson reforms one year on: What impact have they had?
The Jackson reforms were implemented a year ago through the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.
Peak Re appoints from Marsh for head of claims
Peak Re has appointed Sophia Chiu as senior vice president for claims.
One third of flood victims without home insurance survey finds
One third of British adults affected by the recent UK floods don’t have insurance that protects their home from flooding, a PWC and You Gov survey has found.
Ageas confirms more than 14 500 interim flood payments made
Ageas has made more than 14 500 interim payments to victims of winter flooding in the UK, chief executive Andy Watson says.
Quindell boss optimistic on swift full listing as attention turns stateside
Quindell executive chairman Rob Terry has described the early June target for a full listing on the London Stock Exchange as a “conservative estimate” and has underlined his interest in seeking a dual listing in the US.
FCA to investigate commercial claims among string of new reviews
The Financial Conduct Authority is to look into the commercial claims market in one of a string of thematic reviews for the general insurance sector announced in its annual business plan today.
Quindell outlines plans for full listing following year of soaring profits
Quindell recorded a 202% increase in profit before tax totalling £107m last year (2012: £35.4m) as the outsourcing provider plans to launch a full listing by the beginning of June.
Rainstorm and hail slams Hong Kong
Hong Kong was hit by a strong rainstorm on Sunday causing a shopping centre roof to collapse.
Zurich hails successful appeal against £95k car hire bill
Zurich has welcomed a court of appeal ruling that the insurer should not have to pay £95 000 in car hire and storage charges because the claimant should have bought a replacement car at an earlier stage.
Nelson confirms Lloyd’s insurers have started paying MH370 claims
Lloyd’s chair John Nelson has confirmed market insurers have begun paying out claims relating to the loss of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
VRS Vericlaim relocates London HQ in expansion drive
VRS Vericlaim has moved to a new London site more than double the size of its previous headquarters.
Innovation Group unveils new UK property management team
Innovation Group has revealed its new UK property management following its acquisition of LAS.
Xchanging unveils iPad claims service
Xchanging has launched a new suite of tools to provide claims agreement facilities directly from an iPad.
Cunningham Lindsey hires Jobling for Newcastle-based role
Cunningham Lindsey has appointed Ken Jobling as a specialist liability adjuster in its major and complex loss team.
McLarens re-enters Australian market
McLarens has re-entered the Australian market and appointed Martyn Wicht as general manager of the business.
Global cat losses down 44% for 2013
Global insured losses from catastrophes have almost halved in 2013, dropping to £27bn according to a new study from Swiss Re.
Perils hikes Windstorm Dirk loss estimate to £294m
Zurich-based catastrophe data firm Perils has increased its property insurance market loss for the windstorm which wracked the UK and France from December 23 to December 25.
Budget 2014: pension shakeup to open the door for general insurance players
Insurers’ share prices plummet following Chancellor’s annuity vow.