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Insurance Fraud Awards 2012 - The winners
Guests were welcomed to the 2012 Insurance Fraud Awards at The Brewery in London by Jonathan Swift, chairman of the judging panel, who congratulated the industry on its efforts to raise the profile of insurance fraud as a topic worthy of debate and…
Video: A choice based on expertise and value
Is sufficient focus given to the expertise and value provided by an insurer, and does it figure highly enough when the choice of underwriter is made?
Damages uplift is ‘moot’ point for Direct Line Group IPO
Accountancy firm BDO has claimed the Direct Line Group floatation is unlikely to be affected by the Court of Appeal’s decision to stop personal injury claimants, who have entered a conditional fee arrangement before 1 April 2013, qualifying for a 10%…
Exaggerated claim thrown out in entirety on grounds of "abuse of process"
A woman who exaggerated a personal injury claim has walked away with no compensation at all after a court declared her actions represented an abuse of process.
RSA victory prompts rival rethink on repair strategy
RSA has seen off one potential dispute relating to its controversial motor repair model after signing a bilateral agreement with Groupama Insurances, although it is unclear whether this will survive the completion of Ageas' acquisition of Groupama.
Interview: David Mairs - my side of the story
Breaking a seven-year silence on the firm he founded, David Mairs defends the sale of Merlin, then Ashworth Mairs Group, to Hermes for £62m, offering his insight into the loss adjuster's downfall, the state of the market and why the time is right for his…
Post magazine - 11 October 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Editor's comment: Stars of the small screen
With the British public's general view of the industry leaning towards a default 'big bad insurer', any opportunity to tip the balance back a couple of notches should be jumped on for maximum effect.
Allianz casualty boss wants MoJ fixed fee clarification
Allianz has become one the first major insurers to comment on the Court of Appeal's decision to revise the judgment made following the Simmons v Castle case relating to a damages uplift.
Alarm and RSA 'welcome' CoA revised damages uplift judgment
Risk management body Alarm has welcomed the outcome of today's Court of Appeal decision to reverse the initial 10% damages uplift judgment for conditional fee arrangement funded claimants.
Claims 2012: ABI brands Riot Damages Act "inadequate"
Last year's riots in England demonstrated the need for radical reform of the Riot Damages Act, according to Aidan Kerr, head of property insurance at the Association of British Insurers.
AGCS names head of marine hull and liability
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Chris Turberville as head of marine hull and liability UK.
Revised uplift judgment sparks impassioned responses from ABI and APIL
The Court of Appeal decision to revise its initial judgment relating to a 10% uplift in general damages has drawn contrasting responses from two of the key stakeholders from the hearing.
AMG founder Mairs returns to insurance fold with Merlin quartet
The founder of the now defunct loss adjusting group Merlin is poised to return to the insurance market in the first quarter of 2013 as an investor in a new building repair network.
Sheilas' Wheels unveils gender-neutral pricing strategy
Female-focused car insurer Sheilas' Wheels has outlined its plans to implement the European Gender Directive, which comes into force on 21 December.
ABI wins 10% damages uplift challenge
Claimants that have entered a conditional fee arrangement before 1 April 2013 will not qualify for the 10% uplift in damages after the Association of British Insurers won a challenge in the Simmons v Castle case.
Allianz Legal Protection extends BMW affinity deal to motorcycle brand
Allianz Legal Protection has become the legal expenses provider for BMW’s motorcycle brand BMW Motorrad, in an affinity arrangement through specialist motorcycle broker Devitt Insurance Services.
Homeowners expose themselves to unpaid claims, report finds
Almost 60% of homeowners still expect their insurer to pay out for any weather-related damage to their home, no matter what its state of repair, Axa's winter claims research has revealed.
Crawford appoints business development head for EMEA
Claims management firm Crawford & Company has appointed Tobias Walter as business development director for the Continental Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
Torrance backs clarity over burglar confrontation
Chris Grayling, pictured, plans to change the law to ensure householders who "over-react" when confronted by burglars will not face prosecution.
Large power industry claims on upward annual curve, says Marsh
The number of claims above $25m (£15.6m) emanating from the global power industry continues to rise annually, according to a Marsh report published today.
MP faces ban after driving without insurance
Jon Cruddas, the Labour MP for Dagenham and Rainham, was arrested on suspicion of driving without insurance and valid MoT.
Vandalised Rothko painting can be restored
The Mark Rothko painting that was defaced at the Tate Modern on Sunday can be restored, according to Robert Read, head of art and private client at Hiscox.
UK FSCS in talks over Lemma liquidation
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme is stepping in to help customers of Lemma Europe Insurance Company Ltd after declaring the firm in default.