Claims
Aviva to close Manchester motor claims unit
Aviva is getting rid of 200 jobs in its Manchester based motor injury claims department, according to local press reports.
Claims Club Monthly Missive: Young driver safety consultation delayed
The issue of road safety, along with flooding and whiplash, has been at the top of the agenda when it comes to the insurance industry’s engagement with politicians.
Post Intelligence – Insurance Industry Tracker: Q1 2013 review
Post Intelligence, the research arm of Post has launched The Insurance Industry Tracker, a quarterly industry review designed to keep you abreast of industry developments.
Costs of Australia's disasters could triple by 2050
Costs of natural catastrophes in Australia could rise from A$6.3bn to A$23bn by 2050 as population density and storms increase according to a new white paper.
German floods could cost insurers €5.8bn
Historic floods in Germany are likely to generate insured losses of between €4bn and €5.8bn, according to catastrophe modeller AIR.
Helphire to resume dividend payments following High Court order
Helphire Group has been granted permission to resume paying dividends by the High Court.
German floods could cost insurers up to €5.8bn
Historic floods in Germany are likely to generate insured losses of between €4bn and €5.8bn according to AIR Worldwide.
RSA appoints CET for home emergency services
RSA has signed up claims specialist CET to provide home emergency services to customers.
Claims Awards 2013
The Post Claims Club celebrated its 10th year in style last week at the Grosvenor House Hotel with the Third Annual Claims Awards.
PI firms risk being sued if they continue to undervalue serious injury claims
Claims management companies reportedly targeting under-settled claims.
Aviva grilled over ABS ambitions
Aviva has confirmed it is not in the process of applying for an alternative business structure after direct questioning by the Transport Select Committee.
Airmic 2013: Airmic CEO offers ‘antidote’ to basis clauses problem
Airmic chief executive John Hurrell has told members the body will be more focused on the “technical agenda than ever before” as it tackles issues such as basis clauses.
Interview: Chris Hall - A quest for success
A decade ago Chris Hall led a small team that risked it all to buy loss adjuster Questgates. Now it is worth £11m – and the managing director hopes to double that figure within the next 10 years.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 20 June 2013
Penny saw several delegates looking a little jaded on the final day of the Airmic 2013 conference in Brighton, but none quite so worse for wear as the good fellows from the Institute of Risk Management.
HBC Vehicle Services completes MBO from founder Terry Holding
The management team at HBC Vehicle Services has successfully completed a management buyout of the business from founder Terry Holding.
Talanx expects under €250m losses from European floods
German insurance giant Talanx has estimated its net loss from flood claims in Germany and neighboring countries at less than €250m.
Payment Protection Insurance: Paying the price
With payment protection insurance complaints putting a seemingly never-ending financial strain on the industry, can the product ever bounce back?
Directors and officers' premiums soar in China
The costs of obtaining directors' and officers' insurance has soared thanks to a rising number of multi-million dollar lawsuits.
Law report: Moped racer sees claim reduction
This law report has been contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Building firm successfully argues obligation breach was not bad enough to be repudiatory
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Welding insurer awarded costs after breach of warranty row
This law report has been contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Comment: Creative fraudbusting
Appealing to the casual fraudster’s conscience won’t work – it’s time for a more direct approach, says Eddie Longworth.
Ex-RBSI claims trio targets insurance industry with advisory firm
A group of senior claims professionals have joined forces to target the insurance sector with the aim of helping firms navigate the raft of new legislation that is reshaping the industry.
3D film whiplash injury named in LV report of top rejected claims
A woman who attempted to claim £1000 for a cancelled holiday, having told her insurer she had suffered whiplash injuries after being startled by a 3D film, has been named among LV’s top 10 failed claims.