Claims
Metal theft falls to lowest level in six years - but funding could be withdrawn
A parliamentary group aimed at combating metal theft has called for a renewed commitment to funding, despite insurer figures showing that theft from churches has fallen to its lowest level since 2006.
Your say: A step in the right direction
I was interested to read Tony Emms' contribution to the debate on the increase in the small claims limit for whiplash claims, says Tom Jones.
View from the Top: Seize the moment
New year, new impetus for motor insurers to be ambitious and press for further change, says Andrew Torrance.
Editor's comment: Prioritising prevention
There are occasions when expert commentators would prefer their long-term predictions to never come true.
Insurance Council of Australia: Tasmania fires the 'start of what's to come'
The Insurance Council of Australia has warned that the country could be in for a difficult fire season, after fires ravaged Tasmania and the mainland and caused tens of millions of dollars in insured losses.
Costa Concordia one year on: Sea change
A year after the Costa Concordia disaster the insurance market is still picking up the pieces, but what will be the long-term impact?
Insurance "integral" to improving global food security
Agricultural insurance is "indispensable" for managing agricultural risks, and key to increasing agricultural production, according to Swiss Re.
Legal forecasts: Predictions on Florida, Italy, Poland and the UK for 2013
In the second of a two-part series Insurance Insight asked members of Insuralex, the global group of specialist insurance and reinsurance lawyers, to highlight their thoughts and predictions for the new year.
Quindell reports £47m Ebitda
Quindell Portfolio's revenue is expected to reach £165m for the full year 2012 with adjusted Ebitda of approximately £47m, subject to audit.
Talanx expects €306m Sandy loss
German insurance giant Talanx AG expects a net claims burden of €306m from Hurricane Sandy.
Aegis London boosts claims division with double hire
Aegis London has made two new appointments in its claims division in a bid to respond to the "changing profile" of claims that the firm encounters.
Markel appoints new head of international claims
Markel International has appointed Hannah Purves as claims director.
Sandy loss "comfortably" within budget, says Hannover Re
Losses arising from Superstorm Sandy are within Hannover Re's major loss budget for 2012 after the firm estimated a €261m net burden of loss from last October's storm.
Validus launches anti-fraud software
Validus-IVC has launched its own credit hire anti-fraud software following a two-year trial period with 21 insurance clients.
New India fined for two year delay paying medical claim
Unit Trust of India Technology Services and The New India Assurance Company have been fined Rs 25,000 after incorrectly deducting money from a policyholders medical claim.
Cunningham Lindsey asseses Tasmanian bushfire damage
More than 130 homes as well as farming and commercial properties have been destroyed in bushfires that are ravishing parts of Tasmania.
Dispatches insurance whistleblower Andrew Moody confirmed for Motor Claims 2013
The man who provided the evidence that sparked Monday night’s Dispatches: Secrets of Your Car Insurance has been confirmed as a speaker at the upcoming Post event, Motor Claims 2013.
Abbey Legal profit to meet expectations
Abbey Protection has said that its alternative business structure licence gained on 1 January will support profitable growth in 2013.
Adjusting Solutions partners go their separate ways
Loss adjuster Adjusting Solutions has ceased trading after co-founders Tom Battell and David Martin ended their seven-year partnership to pursue separate ventures.
Claimant view: An unjust blow to worker protection
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill appears to be ‘not about’ a lot of things, says Tom Jones.
View from the top: Brave new pain-free world?
A balance must be struck to protect genuine whiplash claims while reducing frequency and cost, says Tony Emms.
Post magazine - 3/10 January 2013
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Editor's comment: The damage of Dispatches
Insurers have again proved an easy target, this time for investigative reporters out to prove that companies seek only to cash in on their customers' collisions at the expense of policyholder cost in the form of inflated premiums and their safety.
Policyholders overlook legal expenses insurance
Policyholders are choosing not to buy legal expenses insurance when purchasing policies on aggregators, according to DAS.