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2013 British Insurance Awards shortlist announced
Today Incisive Media insurance division editor-in-chief Jonathan Swift is proud to unveil the nominees for the 2013 British Insurance Awards.
Law Society defended in face of petition demanding new leadership
Claimant solicitor bodies acknowledge society is in ‘very difficult position’
Food Standards Agency publishes final horsemeat results
The Food Standards Agency has published the results of its final tests for horsemeat in UK beef products before launching into a new quarterly test regime in June.
Quindell expands ranks with Crusader acquistion
Quindell Portfolio has acquired motor claims management specialist Crusader Assistance Group Holdings in a £9m deal, subject to regulatory approval.
Editor's comment: Industry image problem enduring
Insurers face an uphill battle in trying to improve their public image at the best of times, and the latest round of job cuts and news of redundancy term changes at insurance giant Aviva will do nothing to help their cause.
Post Claims Club: Online experts blast insurers for poor social media performances
Insurers are “petrified” of engaging with their customers through social media, according to Jonathan Callcut, chief sales officer at cloud-based social commerce firm Reevo.
Post Claims Club: Claims forms need a rethink to obtain honest answers
Insurers’ claims forms encourage dishonest answers from policyholders, according to Consumer Intelligence chief executive Ian Hughes.
Post Claims Club: London market should follow other sectors’ lead in implementing standards
The London market could benefit from the introduction of a road traffic accident portal-like electronic system with fixed timelines and costs consequences for delays in decision making, according to Martin Thomas, chief claims officer at Aon Risk…
2013 British Insurance Awards shortlist announcement at noon today
Today at noon Incisive Media insurance division editor-in-chief Jonathan Swift will unveil the nominees for the 2013 British Insurance Awards.
View from the Top: Eco plans must pass litmus test
Environmentally friendly buildings can cut down on CO2 emissions but at what cost?
Video chat firm targets insurers with facial recognition software
The company behind a new online facial recognition technology has claimed insurers that sign up to use the software will make significant savings by reducing fraud and winning back market share from aggregators.
North of Border: Golf swing sees liability fall to club
On 10 August 2007 Anthony Phee was playing golf with three friends on the Niddry Castle course.
Xchanging names former Charles Taylor London Market boss as chief reinsurance adjuster
Technology provider Xchanging has promoted its head of delegated lead to a new position as chief adjuster for reinsurance in its claims services business.
Tripoli bomb exposes weak state security
The bombing of the French Embassy in the Libyan capital of Tripoli earlier today tells of the country’s faltering security, IHS said.
Interview: Frank Pinder: leading the fraud fight
With US investigation specialist Global Options seeking to bring its zero-tolerance approach to insurance fraud across the pond, its president explains why regulation and professionalism are key to better detection
Market Moves: Ace, Bluefin, LV and Charles Taylor Insurance make new hires
It was honours even between the insurer and the broking sectors this week, with Ace once again leading the way for insurers with a couple of key hires.
LMA unveils plan to cut whiplash bill
The Lloyd’s Market Association has laid out a five-point plan for reducing the annual cost paid out of over £2bn for whiplash claims.
Sichuan quake leaves 100 000 homeless
A 6.6 Mw earthquake in the Sichuan province of China has left nearly 100 000 Chinese homeless, and may have dealt severe damaged insured industrial facilities in the region, according to Eqecat.
70% of drivers think speed cameras are money-making machines
More than 19m UK drivers (70%) think speed cameras exist to make money rather than prevent accidents, according to a study by Go Compare.
Law reports: Statement’s judicial immunity upheld
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer
Law reports: Common-sense ruling sets precedent for company directors claiming against themselves
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer
Law reports: Failure to spot rare disease did not amount to care duty breach
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Affinity Partnerships: Finding the perfect fit
To achieve success in the affinity market, insurers must be careful to foster mutually beneficial relationships with the right partners and ensure they select relevant products
Mass: Britain’s ‘have a go’ culture must end
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has called for an end to the ‘have a go’ culture endemic across Britain, which has contributed to an increase in fraudulent motor accident claims.