Claims
Rothko vandal jailed for 'unacceptable' crime
The man who defaced a Mark Rothko mural at the Tate Modern in October has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment.
Male drivers more accident-prone, research finds
Young men are more likely to have serious accidents than women of the same age because they are more prone to sudden breaking and driving for extended periods without taking a rest, according to research by Insure the Box.
Telematics technology can curb 'crash for cash fraud', says Cobra
Insurance technology firm Cobra has called for the wider use of telematics in vehicles to stamp out fraud.
South Korean regulator voices concerns over local insurer solvency
The South Korean regulator has advised local insurers to increase their capital base.
Government criticised for jumping the gun with whiplash proposals
Claimant bodies have accused the government of attempting to introduce "too much reform, too soon" following publication of the Ministry of Justice's long-awaited whiplash consultation.
Catastrophic injury: Collaboration not confrontation
Despite its inherently adversarial nature, a collaborative approach to catastophic injury claims can prove advantageous for all parties.
Your Say: Difficult to achieve exclusivity
I read the recent news story (Imperial challenges "underhand" practices) with interest as we are one of the (but not a direct) competitors to Imperial.
Market moves: Willis reshuffle and new Marsh Asia-Pacific CEO among biggest changes
This week represented a big seven days for the broking community, with key changes at Willis and Marsh.
Penny speed meets... Darren Wills, claims director, Groupama Insurances
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed…
Whiplash proposals could tackle 'disproportionate' claim volume, Groupama says
Groupama has become the latest insurer to support Government’s proposals to cut the cost and number of whiplash claims.
CHO welcomes Competition Commission's consumer harm focus
The Credit Hire Organisation has welcomed the Competition Commission's detailed plan of investigation into the motor insurance market.
Electra backs Davies for long haul, despite £11m write-down in first year
Davies' private equity backer has committed to working with the loss adjuster for "at least five or six years", despite having to write down a third of the value of its stake in the first year of ownership.
Loss Adjuster Insight: Providing a quality service
Insurance 360's third annual survey reviews the performance of UK loss adjusters during 2012
Interview: Rod Evans - Taking the bull by the horns
Assuming the role on the eve of major reforms to the industry, Forum of Insurance Lawyers president Rod Evans tells Post he is relishing the challenges ahead and looking forward to improving cross-industry co-operation.
Large bodily injury claims increasingly settled by periodic payment orders, Willis Re finds
Periodic Payment Orders are becoming increasingly prevalent in the UK motor market, with the larger, more serious bodily injury claims more frequently settled in this way, according to a report by Willis Re.
Post magazine - 13 December 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Competition Commission to investigate credit hire and aggregator markets
The Competition Commission has published its plans to investigate the lack of control involved in the supply of services in private motor insurance, the power of the four main aggregators, and the difficulties customers face when researching and buying…
Abbey secures ABS licence
Abbey Protection Group has been granted an alternative business structure licence by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Post Claims Club chair's monthly missive: whiplash, flooding and nappy changing
Apologies for my tardiness with regards the lack of a November blog, but I was otherwise engaged with the birth of my first child.
Unhappy investors uncover Drive Assist debtor discrepancies
Discrepancies over Drive Assist's debtors are said to have played a part in the company's downfall and resignation of founder Steve Binch, Post understands.
IFB and Foil say whiplash proposals will curb claims abuse
The Insurance Fraud Bureau and the Forum of Insurance Lawyers have thrown their support behind the government's whiplash proposals.
Elite Incident Management to be liquidated next year
Motor claims outsourcing company Elite Incident Management is to be liquidated next year, the appointed insolvency practice has confirmed.
Fairfax finalises Cunningham Lindsey private equity deal
Fairfax Financial Holdings has completed the disposition of its interest in Cunningham Lindsey Group for proceeds of approximately £167.7m ($270m).
AA backs MoJ whiplash proposal while law firm brands it 'a waste of time'
The AA has welcomed the government's proposal to raise the small claims limit to £5000 on road traffic accident cases, but stressed that genuine victims should still be able to claim.