Claims
Cunningham Lindsey recruits through work trial scheme
Working with the Jobcentre Plus team in Cardiff, Cunningham Lindsey provided 38 employed people in the area with work experience through the voluntary work experience and work trial scheme – and ended employing 28 of them in entry-level position within…
Drive Assist saga leaves 15% of NAB’s members at risk
The National Association of Bodyshops is threatening legal action against the administrators of Drive Assist, after claiming the credit hire firm left 15% of NAB members “at risk” of running into cash flow difficulties after it went into liquidation.
LAS opens Bristol office in twin hub drive
LAS Claims has launched a new office in Bristol in pursuit of its plans to operate on a two-hub model UK-wide, while also formally closing Manchester operations.
Apil and Mass’ RTA judicial review ‘rolled up’ for hearing
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and the Motor Accident Solicitors Society legal challenge in relation to recoverable fixed fees in the RTA portal is to be listed for a 'rolled up' hearing as soon as possible.
Lexis Nexis expecting widespread interest in no claims database
Software firm Lexis Nexis are expecting to receive the first two contributions towards its ‘No Claims Database’ this month from insurers.
Rehab code use in PI claims continues to rise
The Rehabilitation code is now “a fully established part of the claims process”, according to a report by the International Underwriting Association and the Association of British Insurers.
Fraudster who claimed manhole fall sentenced
A fraudster who claimed he had fallen down a manhole has been hit with a suspended prison sentence as well as unpaid work and £85 of costs.
Vandalised Louvre painting uninsured
The vandalised French painting Liberty Leading the People, was uninsured according to art market sources.
Happy Year of the Snake
China is a place where feng shui masters are taken seriously. They are all over the newspapers at the moment declaring what the Year of the Snake will mean for the stockmarket and your love life.
Boeing 787 grounding claims could prove costly
All Nipon Airways has estimated the grounding of its 17 Boeing 787 aircraft has had a ¥1.4bn (£9.6m) impact on its revenue between 16 to 31 January.
Tropical cyclone Oswald writes off Bundaberg homes
Homes in the city of Bundaberg, Queensland are likely to be a total loss following the passage of Tropical cyclone Oswald according to Cunningham Lindsey
Australia claims in 2013 top AUS$670m
Four disasters across Australia in 2013 are expected to cost insurers more than AUS$670m as claims continue to come in.
CMC closed and two fraudsters behind bars following IFB investigation
A claims management company has been shut down and two fraudsters jailed after the Insurance Fraud Bureau and Metropolitan Police exposed a ‘crash for cash’ fraud ring worth potentially millions of pounds.
Crawford makes double hire on UK general property team
Loss adjuster Crawford & Company has recruited a new operations manager and field team manager on its UK general property team.
Report reveals identity of 'best and worst' claims teams of 2012
A report into which insurers possessed the best and worst performing claims teams last year has been published - with Catlin in the top spot and Zurich and RSA languishing at the bottom of the table.
Axis acquisition to drive international expansion at York
York Risk Services Group has acquired loss adjuster Axis as part of the company’s plans to expand international growth.
Indonesia begins tsunami shelter construction
The Indonesian government has allocated 16 trillion rupiah ($1.6bn) to build shelters and support areas that are early affected by tsunami-related disasters.
Your say: Don’t tar all with the same brush
While Post’s story on the ruling in Webster Dixon v Equity Syndicate Management and Motor Plus on non-panel law firm rates charged for before-the-event legal expenses work highlights the importance of the decision for before-the-event insurers (‘Judge…
Editor's comment: The no competition commission
You learn something new every day, or so the saying goes. Well I certainly learnt something new this week, along with several PRs — judging from the responses I got.
Efra chair pushes alternative flood-risk proposal as SoP pressure mounts
The possibility of using a proportion of insurance premium tax to subsidise a pool of last resort for flood-prone homeowners has been championed by the chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee.
Career File: Ben Fletcher lands IFB director role
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has appointed head of operations Ben Fletcher as its new director.
Confusion over Autofocus retrials
Solicitors have called for clarity over settled Autofocus claims after the Court of Appeal found cases that relied on dishonest evidence provided by Autofocus should be retried.
ABI slammed for using failed argument to derail Welsh asbestos Bill
The Association of British Insurers has been criticised for fighting a proposed asbestos recovery costs Bill in Wales with a failed argument already overturned in Scotland.
Politicians seek MoJ talks after insurers warn portal delay could hit consumers
Insurers have warned politicians any delay in extending the remit of the Road Traffic Accident Portal could see consumers picking up the bulk of an expected multi-million pound bill.