Claims
Disaster Response Forum 2015 – speaker: Arun Padannakkot
Arun manages household claims for Allianz UK. He has 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, including P&C Insurance and Health Insurance.
Disaster Response Forum 2015 – speaker: Simon Lewis
Simon Lewis has been in post as head of emergency planning and response for the British Red Cross since 2010.
Disaster Response Forum 2015 – keynote speaker: Aidan Kerr
Aidan Kerr is the director of operations for Flood Re.
FCA reconsiders claims ratios for add-on products following industry backlash
The Financial Conduct Authority has backed down from its intention to require general insurers to publish claims ratio information for add-on products and plans to publish a discussion paper addressing alternative options in “the coming weeks”.
CII claims group calls for flood certificate prototype by 2016
The Chartered Insurance Institute new generation claims group has set a deadline of 2016 for the creation of a flood resilience certificate for household properties.
Motor Repair Research: Crash test monies
Thatcham provides an invaluable service for motor insurers. But who exactly is paying for it and, more to the point, who isn’t?
China regulator starts taskforce for Yangtze cruise disaster
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission has launched an emergency taskforce after a ship carrying 458 people capsized in the Yangtze river last night (1 June).
Disaster Response Forum 2015: As it happened
Couldn't make it to Post's Disaster: Risk and Response forum in London? Find out what went on with our blog.
Australia's insurers swamped by 160,000 claims from April and May storms
Australia's insurers are counting the cost of April and May after their insurance claims surpassed A$1.55bn (£780m).
Dickson to lead DAC Beachcroft's claims division
Craig Dickson has been appointed CEO of DAC Beachcroft's claims solutions group, replacing Bill Paton who resigned in November 2014.
Barbon signs RDG as let property claims handler
Barbon Insurance Group has appointed Ryan Direct Group as claims handler for its let property book of business in a three-year deal.
Despite summer inception Flood Re won't accept first policies until April 2016
Flood Re will not be ready to accept its first policies until April 2016 despite the scheme's systems and infrastructure being in place from summer this year.
Rugby Injuries: Tackling concussion claims
Increased incidence of head injuries in rugby players could lead to challenges for insurers and legal teams when it comes to claims.
Hill Dickinson appointed CHO associate member
Hill Dickinson has joined the Credit Hire Organisation as an associate member with fraud head Peter Oakes coming on board the CHO's executive committee to advise on counter fraud strategies.
On the soapbox: Uncertain times for insurance NEDs
These are uncertain times for senior non-executive directors in the insurance sector as the regulator tightens its grip, says Tom Bell of Hardwicke.
Fundamental changes to Medco ruled out despite early criticism
The Ministry of Justice is said to be reviewing Medco’s integration but will not consider a major overhaul amid criticism from law firms over the whiplash portal’s performance in the six weeks since its inception.
Claims portals show drop in new claims
All Ministry of Justice claims portals registered double digit reductions in the number of new claims submitted over the first three months of the year, after several months of consecutive increases.
Xchanging launches TPA adjusting service for London market
Outsourcing provider Xchanging has launched a new global third party administration adjusting service in the London market.
Zurich wins ‘landmark' meso case in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has today (20 May) unanimously ruled in favour of Zurich in a judgment that means an insurer will only have to compensate a solvent employer for the years they were on risk in cases of asbestos-related mesothelioma.
Innovation Group reports revenue increase for latest six months
The Innovation Group, a provider of software and business process outsourcing to the insurance, fleet, automotive and property industries, has reported its interim results for the six-month period ending 31 March.
Interview: Alistair Hardie: Getting the message out
Since being named CEO of Cega, Alistair Hardie has been a man on a mission – to take to the rooftops and loudly shout about what the firm can offer customers as part of his bid to grow the business. Post met Hardie eight weeks into his new job to find…
North of the Border: Credit hire debate rumbles on
Recent hire rates disputes in England and Scotland won’t be the last, says Jennifer Thomson.
Hill Dickinson puts 30 insurance staff on redundancy risk
Law firm Hill Dickinson has placed 30 of its insurance staff on risk of redundancy, subject to a 30 day consultation period.
Western Australia signs up to compulsory third party motor insurance
From 1 July 2016 motorists in Western Australia will be required to purchase third party (no-fault) insurance.