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Property Federation calls for Flood Re to cover SMEs
The British Property Federation has called for SMEs to be included in the Flood Re directive.
BLM lands sole Network Rail contract for third-party claims handling
Network Rail has appointed insurance and dispute resolution law firm, Berrymans Lace Mawer, as its sole supplier of claims handling and litigation services relating to public liability and property owners’ liability claims.
Axa fails in first Accident Exchange Autofocus retrial before a judge
Axa has been made to pay Accident Exchange in the first retrial involving fraudulent Autofocus evidence.
Costa Concordia removal to cost $1.1bn says Munich Re
The loss for the stricken ship Costa Concordia continues to grow with Munich Re revealing removal costs for the wreck are likely to exceed $1.1bn.
Insurance market is shaping legal M&A agenda
Professional indemnity insurers are shaping the UK legal sector as they influence law firm mergers and acquisitions, according to Nigel Wallis, partner at law firm advisers O’Connors.
Sabre launches into telematics supported by Wunelli and Open GI
Motor insurer Sabre has partnered with telematics solution provider Wunelli to launch its first telematics product – Drive Smart.
Broker develops motor fraud reduction service
DNA Insurance Services has launched a motor trade tracker service designed to reduce insurance fraud, insurer claims exposure and uninsured vehicles.
China earthquake was Asia's costliest disaster in July
According to Impact Forecasting, part of Aon Benfield, the July Gansu province earthquake in China caused $3.25bn of economic losses.
Hill Dickinson increases access to fraud intelligence
Hill Dickinson Fraud Unit has boosted its access to fraud intelligence by becoming a member of UK fraud prevention service CIFAS giving it access to the National Fraud Database.
ABI disputes unpaid London riot claims figures
The Association of British Insurers has written to the Deputy Mayor of London to refute allegations of a high number of outstanding insurance claims following the London riots.
Axa echoes TSC criticism of pre-med whiplash offers
Axa has joined the Transport Select Committee in criticising some insurers for compounding the problem of inflated whiplash claims.
Deputy Mayor threatens to name insurers behind unpaid riot claims
The deputy mayor of London has threatened to “name and shame” insurers who have not settled claims following the 2011 London riots without sufficient justification.
Claims handler sentenced for €45 000 fraud
A Welsh insurance claims handler was jailed for 17 months on Friday after stealing €45 000 from his employer to settle pay-day loans and drug debts.
IUA establishes Political Risk Committee
The International Underwriting Association has created a new London market Political Risk Committee comprising underwriting and claims representatives from across the association’s member companies.
Claims handler jailed for £39 000 fraud
A Welsh insurance claims handler was jailed for 17 months on Friday 2 August 2013 after stealing £39 000 from his employer to settle pay-day loans and drug debts.
Tropical storm Jebi causes airport and shipping disruption in China
About 5 000 tourists have been stranded at an airport in south China's Hainan Province due to the arrival of strong tropical storm Jebi.
Post Blog: The fictional world of insurance
The insurance sector and its staff have been lampooned, loved and loathed on TV and in movies. Post Online looks at five moments where the industry and popular culture collide.
PostCast - Issue 1 - 1/8 August
The team discuss the news, features and interviews from the 1/8 August edition of Post Magazine.
Whiplash claims doctor suspended for 12 months
The Yorkshire doctor who assisted motorists in making bogus whiplash claims has been suspended from practice for 12 months effective immediately.
Direct Line cost drive 'crucial' as premiums drop
The latest AA index shows competition is intensifying and makes Direct Line's cost efficient drive 'crucial' according to Westhouse analyst Joanna Parsons.
RAC signs five-year deal with The Warranty Group
RAC has signed a five-year deal with The Warranty Group, which will see the firm continue to operate the RAC brand in the motor warranties sector.
Whiplash claims doctor found unfit to practice
The Yorkshire doctor accused of assisting motorists in making bogus whiplash claims has been found unfit to practice by a medical disciplinary panel.
SGI Legal gains ABS licence
Liverpool-based personal injury firm SGI Legal has been granted an alternative-business-structure licence, as part of its plan to reshape operations.
Insurers welcome TSC report but rue small claims decision
LV managing director John O’Roarke has described the Transport Select Committee’s decision not to recommend extending the small claims court limit as “disappointing”.