Claims
At least $100m of cover for passengers of stricken South Korea vessel
Post understands international broker Willis helps place reinsurance covering members of the Korean Shipping Association of which the owners of the stricken Sewol is a member.
VRS Vericlaim promotes liability boss to quality role
VRS Vericlaim has handed a promotion to head of liability Phil Heron, who will now serve as head of quality at the adjuster.
Ad watchdog backs Homeserve on water supply complaint
The Advertising Standards Agency has rejected a complaint the accuracy of direct mailings from Homeserve relating to the scale of water supply problems.
Asia-Pacific significantly underinsured for catastrophes, says Asia Development Bank
The Asian Development Bank has warned in a report that underinsurance for natural catastrophes in the region is enough to wipe out economic gains from GDP.
Lockton signs up to Biba PI panel for a further three years
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has renewed its professional indemnity accredited broker contract with Lockton for a further three years.
National Accident Helpline tipped for £100m IPO
National Accident Helpline has announced plans for an initial public offering, with reports valuing the company at £100m.
2013 motor results 'best since 2006'
Motor insurance results for last year represent the sector’s best underwriting performance since 2006 according to a study by EY.
Your say: Insurance Fraud Register in the slow lane
I feel compelled to respond to Post’s recent article concerning the Insurance Fraud Register in the 10 April edition.
McLarens names Brown president in restructure
Commercial adjuster McLarens has named Americas regional director Gary Brown president and chief operating officer, freeing up chief executive Vern Chalfant to focus on strategy and acquisitions.
Europe: International Product Recall
Food contamination issues can be extremely serious - and even if it happens in a country many thousands of miles away, news travels fast, which could mean bigger insurance implications for the companies involved.
E-cigarettes and cosmetic surgery tipped for new wave of claims
E-cigarettes and cosmetic surgery are among a new wave of anticipated emerging claims, according to law firm Hill Dickinson.
British Insurance Awards 2014 shortlist video
On 9 July 2014, Post will celebrate 20 years of the renowned British Insurance Awards, and what a spectacular two decades it has been.
Quindell signs deal as Ebitda rises
Quindell has reported gross sales of almost £163m in the first quarter of 2014, as its subsidiary 360 Globalnet has agreed two five-year property claims deals worth £20m with an unnamed direct UK insurer.
Industry promises claims handling improvement after review finds issues
Regulator’s investigation highlights concerns over customer experience.
South Korea ferry sinks
A large car and passenger ferry has sunk off the coast of South Korea after it reportedly hit rocks this morning.
85% of workplace injuries uncompensated says Apil
A huge majority of workplace related injuries and illnesses remain uncompensated according to figures released by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.
Claims Club News - 9 April 2014
All the news from Post’s Claims Club event on 9 April.
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 17 April 2014
At Post’s Claims Club, Axa’s head of liability claims John Dacey said that anecdotally, insurers are witnessing a rise in claimants representing themselves.
North of the Border: Outdoor fall case dismissed
Judge finds occupier has no duty in Leonard v Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority.
Ridesharing: Sharing responsibility
The increasing popularity of ridesharing is creating a range of challenges for insurers – particularly when it comes to liability
C Suite - Broker: Universality challenge
The basic principle that underpins insurance is that of pooling of risk.
Last of crash for cash death gang jailed
The final prosecution over a fatal road traffic collision intended as an insurance fraud has seen Ireneusz Marek Staniak , 43, from Berners Avenue, Ealing last week jailed for nine years for causing death by dangerous driving.
A$8.4m of losses from cyclone Ita
According to the Insurance Council of Australia, insurers have received 680 claims (by noon on 15 April) in the aftermath of cyclone Ita, with insurance losses estimated at A$8.4m.
Ball exits Cunningham Lindsey for break from industry
Cunningham Lindsey building claims services director Geoff Ball has stood down from the company's board and is to leave the business with immediate effect.