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Gable CEO Dewsall withheld 'critical' information in administration of Hogarth Underwriting
Exclusive: Gable CEO William Dewsall ignored “numerous requests” from administrators of his underwriting vehicle Hogarth Underwriting.
Claims for whiplash fall to the lowest level since 2012
Personal injury claims for whiplash have fallen to their lowest level in seven years, according to figures from the Ministry of Justice.
Hastings profit sees steady growth
Hastings saw profit after tax of £130.6m in 2018, an increase of 3% from £126.7m in 2017.
Telematics Watch: Telematics and safer driving – is it working?
With telematics volumes rising steadily in recent years to pass the one million policy mark, a key question for those looking to accelerate its take-up further is whether the main premise of the product – that it is making the UK’s roads safer – is being…
Amanda Blanc issues caution on insurer big data use
Zurich EMEA CEO, Amanda Blanc cautioned insurers on how they use big data in her keynote speech at the Association of British Insurers annual conference.
This week in Post: Sun, scams and Brexit
As we draw closer to the start of spring, the UK has seen unseasonably warm weather, with temperatures climbing into the double digits in recent days. But it’s not just the weather that’s heating up.
Theft of funds claims increase by 14% in UK
The number of claims for social engineering scams such as funds transfer fraud rose globally in 2018, according to claims data released by CFC Underwriting.
Drivers in autonomous vehicles 'shouldn't be held liable'
Drivers of fully automated vehicles should not be held liable for accidents involving their cars while technology is in charge, says the Association of British Insurers and Thatcham Research.
Court throws out claim that would have created 'fraudsters' charter'
A six year landmark case that would have 'driven a coach and horses' through UK law has been thrown out by the Supreme Court.
Ageas UK CEO Andy Watson issues caution on Brexit claims inflation impact
Any “predictable impact” from Brexit on market premiums will probably result from claims inflation, Ageas UK CEO Andy Watson has warned.
Blog: Policy renewals – the importance of loyalty
What many insurance companies perceive when their customers renew is the illusion of loyalty. Oke Eleazu, chief operating officer at Bought By Many, argues consumers don’t have an affinity for their insurance company and renewals are usually down to…
Charles Taylor Adjusting opens new Belgium office
Charles Taylor Adjusting has opened a new office in Belgium as it looks to expand its property and casualty business in Europe.
This week in Post: Couples and coupes
With Valentine’s Day yesterday, the Post team started the week by bracing ourselves for an inevitable slew of romance-related press releases. We weren’t disappointed.
‘Desperate people do desperate things’: Allianz issues fraud warning over Brexit
Allianz has warned over a potential rise in fraud this year should there be an economic downturn following a no-deal Brexit.
Blog: How can insurers adapt to the ever-changing automotive landscape?
One of the biggest challenges facing motor insurers is delivering a service that attracts and keeps customers, while keeping control of premiums argues James Roberts, business development director for insurance at Europcar Mobility Group UK.
Blog: Discount rate - the light at the end of the tunnel
The road to reform on the personal injury discount rate has been long and winding but Deborah Newberry, head of corporate and public affairs at global law firm Kennedys, suggests with the strict timetable in the law there is a light at the end of this…
Chip shop worker jailed for £248,000 fraud
A chip shop worker was given a 16 month prison sentence and ordered to repay £2500 after he made a fraudulent claim.
Court ruling swerves ‘new category of professional negligence claims’
Lawyers have welcomed a ruling by the Supreme Court in favour of a law firm, after a claimant argued he had lost out on his chance for more compensation due to his solicitor’s negligence.
Rising Star: Marcus Hanson, Sedgwick
After getting a taste for adjusting, Marcus Hanson has progressed to Sedgwick’s complex liability team
Pool Re extends business terror loss cover
Insurers under the government-backed Pool Re scheme will cover business interruption losses in cases of a terror attack.
Sedgwick looks to further acquisitions following integration of Cunningham Lindsey
Exclusive: Sedgwick has completed its integration of Cunningham Lindsey and is looking at further acquisitions for the coming year.
Insurers face Part VII transfer delays as Brexit looms
Exclusive: The government is mulling an extension to the deadline for insurers to get legal permission to move books of business from the UK to Europe.
Zurich's Hayley Robinson on relationship building in the age of digitalisation
As we all live and work in an increasingly digital world, technology seems to be able to provide solutions for many challenges insurers face. And that is why, more than ever before, insurers need to work on those human relationships with customers,…
ABI weighs feasibility for ELTO-like tool for child abuse claimants
Insurers will publish a report in April on the feasibility of a tool for victims of child sexual abuse in making claims.