Claims
Credit hire: Paying a hire price
Credit hire is a significant factor in private motor insurance premiums being inflated by £225m a year, but would Competition Commission intervention help or hinder policyholders and the industries involved?
View from the top: Lessons to be learnt from Laspo
The earlier than expected introduction of a damages increase could undermine the positive effects of the Act, says Chris Voller.
Willis: Unprecedented stability in the aviation market
A lack of large losses has created stability in the aviation market, according to a report by broker Willis.
BLG expands building insurance offering
Specialist broker Building and Land Guarantees has launched two further warranties for the construction industry under its Shield range.
Statement of Principles extension mooted as flood solution sticking plaster
Extending the Statement of Principles may have to be explored as a stopgap if discussions between industry and the government over a long-term flood risk solution rumble on, despite insurers insisting that they will not back down in this way.
Opinion: What now for credit hire?
Credit hire will continue to exist, but in the context of tighter controls and a stronger customer focus, says Eddie Longworth.
Eurozone crisis: Continental thrift
Trouble in the Eurozone is causing headaches for governments across the continent, but what impact will it have on the insurance industry? And how can companies prepare?
Post magazine - 9/16 August 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Henderson smells success after winning cheese maker deal
Henderson Insurance Brokers Teesside has won a contract handling cheese maker Wensleydale Creamery's insurance needs.
Aviva backs Pedal Safe cycling insurance
Aviva, Brit and Jubilee have begun jointly underwriting cyclist insurance product Pedal Safe.
Foreign Office launches travel campaign
The Foreign Office and Abta have unveiled a campaign urging holidaymakers to take out travel insurance, highlighting the dangers of balcony jumping.
Quindell buys Intelligent Claims Management
Quindell has acquired cloud-based claims management network Intelligent Claims Management.
Merlin director Russell Crewe joins Direct Group
Former Merlin director Russell Crewe has joined Yorkshire-based insurance solutions provider Direct Group seven months after LAS Claims stated he would be joining its team in 2013.
Thai officials confident of securing reinsurance for £1bn flood fund to meet demand
The Thai Office of the Insurance Commission is to seek extra reinsurance from international players to meet demand for the state-owned natural catastrophe fund.
Chinese financial institutions need to improve risk management
Competition in the industry and a more complex financial environment now outweigh regulatory factors as key considerations for risk management at large financial institutions in China, according to a survey.
QBE Europe teams up with Autoglass
QBE Europe has signed a deal with Autoglass for its core glass services.
QBE teams up with Autoglass for repair and replacement
QBE Europe has appointed Autoglass as preferred supplier for its core glass services.
Groupama achieves record 20% rise in profits for H1
Groupama has recorded a 20% rise in profits before tax for the first six months of 2012 to £22.2m.
Italy's drought crop damage close to $1bn
Italian farmers have suffered nearly €1bn ($1.23bn) in crop damage from drought, according to farm industry organisation Confagricoltura.
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Drop in profit for Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Co after increased motor claims
Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company has posted net profit of BD1.5m ($3.9m) for the quarter ended 30 June 2012 (2011: BD 2.6m).
Haikui causes $230m of insured damage in China
Damage from Typhoon Haikui, which hit China last week, has been assessed at ¥1.046bn ($230m).
Inter Resolve teams up with Aquarium Software on claims management
London-based insurance mediation business Inter Resolve has signed up insurance claims management solutions firm Aquarium Software to help improve its claims handling processes.