Claims
In Series: Technology: The great app race
While apps were all the rage until recently, insurers are now discovering the value of optimised mobile sites.
View from the Top: A new focus on certainty
When we canvass the opinion of clients about what they value most in terms of broker service, a positive response to claims is always one of the top items on the list. As brokers, we often get drawn into the day-to-day price fixation that blights our…
View from the Top: Complying with the spirit of the law
It is up to insurers to support government efforts to ensure personal injury claims are handled correctly, says John O'Roarke.
Tornado slams Oklahoma suburbs
A devastating tornado has killed more than 50 people after tearing through suburbs of Oklahoma City.
View from the Top: Testing times for supply chains
The horse meat scandal has demonstrated the complexity of modern day supply chains, and the inherent risks within them.
Volkswagen signs deal with UK General
Volkswagen Financial Services has signed a deal with UK General Insurance that aims to give VW Group customers free access to approved repairers in the event of an accident.
Cunningham Lindsey relaunches broker claims service
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has pulled back the curtains on a redesigned claims service for brokers, branded Broker One.
This week's Asia highlights
Here are the top five highlights from Insurance Insight's Asian coverage this week.
IFB to target broker members with ex-Axa manager Danny king
A former strategic relationship manager and key account manager at Axa Insurance, Danny King has been appointed to lead the Insurance Fraud Bureau’s acquisition of customers, including exploring how the IFB’s membership model can be enhanced to enable…
Kennedys partner West warns of fake employment agencies targeting EL insurers
Gangs that previously staged fraudulent motor accidents to con insurers out of cash are now turning to target employers’ liability claims with a new underhand trick, it has been claimed.
Biba 2013: ABI, Biba and CILA team up to engage with FCA claims review
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba), the Association of British Insurers (ABI), the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (CILA), brokers and insurers have started a new claims working group which aims to proactively and positively engage…
Post Magazine - 16 May 2013
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Markerstudy eyes up acquisitions and unveils claims management solution
Markerstudy has combined three of its most recent acquisitions into a new integrated FNOL and claims management solution called Synchronicity.
Midwives professional indemnity: Communication breakdown with PI specialists leaves ball in coalition’s court
Government tasked to intervene as midwives’ insurance talks corrode
Quindell model calls for clarity after shares plummet
Speed and volume of deals have caused confusion
Top five European news stories
The top five news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com
Triton Global handed ABS licence
Triton Global plans to integrate its legal, claims and adjusting services following the granting of an alternative business licence by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Law report: Black ice ruling saves driver from negligence claim
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Court rules that cautious driver was as much to blame for accident as speedy motorcyclist
This law report was supplied by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: ‘Belly flop’ teenager fails with party paddling pool claim
This law report has been contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny is always fascinated by quirky Lloyd’s policies – Heidi Klum’s legs are insured for $2m, Bruce Springsteen’s vocal cords are covered for $5.5m and Jeff Beck’s fingers are underwritten to the tune of $10m, to name but a few.
Claims Club Asia: 23 May agenda
Insurance Insight is delighted to announce the speakers and topics for the inaugural meeting of the Claims Club Asia in central Hong Kong on 23 May.
Fashion firms unite for safety improvements in Bangladesh
Clothes retailers have agreed some important steps to help improve health and safety at Bangladesh's factories.
Japan Earthquake: A seismic shift
The sheer size and scale of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami has change the face of insurance in the region forever.