Claims
Roundtable: How can fraud be halted at the underwriting stage?
There has long been a focus on fighting fraud at the claims stage, but could more be done to discourage would-be fraudsters at an earlier juncture?
Comment: New framework for civil juries
A bench of five judges in the first division of the Inner House of the Court of Session has radically altered the way in which future civil jury trials will be conducted in Scotland, says David Di Paola.
Your say: An unedifying campaign by insurers
How can Aviva UK GI chief executive David McMillan say it would be a positive move to cut and cap an injured person's damages, asks Karl Tonks.
Airmic backs disclosure proposal
The Law Commission's proposal to water down commercial policyholders’ duty of disclosure has won the backing of John Hurrell, chief executive of risk management body Airmic, who believes that potential law changes will lead to a shift in the underwriting…
Zurich appeal dismissal opens door for insurers in fight against fraud
Zurich's claims fraud and investigations manager Scott Clayton, pictured, has vowed to "take the positives" from this morning's failed Supreme Court appeal by reinforcing the message that future fraudsters will face prison sentences.
Commercial Property: Too little, too late
Property underinsurance creates a real headache for insurers and their clients, often not discovered until a claim is made. So, where does the buck stop for accurate valuations?
Emerging markets drive global premium growth
Economic growth in emerging markets and selective rate increases in developed markets helped drive a 1.9% increase in global non-life insurance premiums in 2011.
Quindell extends Silverbeck agreement
Quindell has broadened its partnership with Silverbeck Rymer to offer a joint outsourcing personal injury product to the UK claims market.
Supreme Court judgment on 'game-changing' claims stance expected this morning
Zurich claims bosses are heading to the Supreme Court this morning for the landmark judgment into whether the firm is permitted to refuse payment on the genuine element of a largely fraudulent claim.
Zurich video surveillance exposes fraudster
Zurich has released video surveillance footage showing that claimant Shaun Summers had faked his "life-changing" injuries.
Hundreds of properties evacuated as country is hit by weekend flooding
Up to 500 Lancashire and West Yorkshire properties were evacuated this weekend after a month's worth of rain fell in just 24 hours.
Allianz Worldwide Care launches geographically mobile healthcare plan
Allianz Worldwide Care has launched a corporate private medical insurance plan that allows policyholders to have elective treatment outside the UK.
MGAs need to focus on EL and PL changes, BLM urges
Managing general agents have been urged to consider the implications of changes in costs regimes and processes for handling employers' liability and public liability claims, due to be implemented in 2013.
Food liability insurance in China: a promising market yet to take off
China has recently faced a number of food scandals leading to a public outcry for safer products. Artemisia Ng investigates whether insurers have the appetite to underwrite this market.
Ecclesiastical pledges support for new scrap metal bill
Church insurer Ecclesiastical has welcomed a private member's bill clamping down on metal theft by giving police and councils more power.
Scrap metal bill to get second reading in House of Commons
A Private Member's Bill that would give local councils and the police greater powers to suspend and revoke the licences of dodgy scrap metal dealers is to undergo a second reading in the House of Commons next month.
Market moves: New faces in the insurer space
The main movers and shakers this week were insurers, with a number of firms bringing in new faces, including HDI Gerling recruiting a new director, Axa Assistance naming a new deputy chief executive and Dual adding a manager for its new office in Austria.
Law report: Records contradict doctor's evidence in brain damage case
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Chief constable liable for injury
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Loss adjusting: A standards issue
Direct regulation of loss adjusters has been on the agenda for more than a decade but, with Europe ready to step in, is the industry prepared to be governed by forces on the continent?
Comment: Selective insurer hearing
Is the insurance industry alert to the turning tide of public opinion against it, asks Tom Jones.
Editor's comment: A return to fair play needed
As football fanatics finalise viewing details for the Euro 2012 knockout stages - pubs, pints and people to share the excitement with - it's fitting that the theme of this week's big insurance issues is fair play.
RSA legal action suspended as court rules in insurer's favour over motor costs
Zurich has confirmed that it has suspended legal action with RSA over the company's subrogated motor repair costs while it awaits the outcome of a possible appeal, after RSA won a High Court case against two other insurers.
Majority of UK motorists put off by 'complicated' claims process
More than half of UK motorists surveyed by InterResolve are dissuaded from making a legitimate claim because of a complicated claims process.