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Ombudsman blames rise in motor insurance policy complaints on recession
The 26% increase in motor insurance complaints from consumers in the past financial year is "likely to reflect the tougher economic times", according to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Eqecat puts €100m price on Italy quake
Catastrophe risk modelling firm Equecat has estimated insured losses of around €100m for the northern Italy earthquake on 20 May, but warned of uncertainty.
Capita takes over Medicals Direct
Capita has bought the medical screening services provider Medicals Direct Holdings for £13.2m, on a cash free, debt free basis, and a deferred consideration, linked to profit performance, of up to £2m.
Law firm calls for tighter laws on metal theft
A City law firm has called on the government to resurrect the Metal Theft (Prevention) Bill and tackle the scrap dealers head-on.
Insurer boards urged to take risk control more seriously
Insurance company boards have failed to adopt anything beyond a "general tick-box attitude" to risk culture, a consultancy firm has warned.
South Korea uncovers major health insurance scam
South Korea's financial regulators have uncovered the country's biggest insurance fraud, involving more than 1,300 people and three hospitals, the China Post reports.
Lorega backs policyholder legal battle with Davies
A Welsh policyholder's four-year dispute with Davies Group over its alleged mis-management of his property claim represents "the tip of the iceberg", according to Lorega chairman Malcolm Harvey, who has agreed to take up the case free of charge.
Aon's Jones to chair Average Adjusters
Keith Jones has been elected chairman of the Association of Average Adjusters following its annual general meeting. He takes over from Paul Silver, pictured, of Richards Hogg Lindley.
Italy quake: Low level of insurance claims expected
The insurance industry has avoided significant losses from the 6.0 magnitude earthquake that hit northern Italy on Sunday morning due to low take-up of personal property cover in the area.
Merlin rejects administration claims
Merlin has "categorically" denied claims that the company is going into administration.
DAC Beachcroft teams up with Canadian law firm
DAC Beachcroft and Canadian law firm McCague Borlack have entered into a formal association working with international clients.
Canadian TPA opens office in UK to service international needs
Third-party administrator The International Programs Group is opening its first international office in London, IPG UK.
What is contained within Penny's Little Black Book?
Having been wined and dined by the great and the good of the insurance industry for over 12 years, one has decided to team up with the CII to collect the best bits from my weekly column and bring them to you in the shape of this little black book.
In conversation with Zurich: Keeping on the right side of the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations
If a firm uses or stores sufficient quantities of dangerous substances, they fall under the Control of Major Hazards Regulations 1999, known as COMAH.
Expert Opinion: Whiplash - Care not cash is answer to fraud
Independent expert doctor diagnosis of whiplash will only add cost, friction and bureaucracy, says Andrew Pemberton.
Investing in the Profession: Core Claims opens Derbyshire office
Core Claims Management has opened a new office for its Midlands and North region in Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
Market moves: IFB adds four to team
With the fight against fraud hanging in the balance, the Insurance Fraud Bureau was one of the most active recruiters this week, welcoming four new staff - including a new operations co-ordinator – into its team.
Marine: A stormy start to 2012 and choppy waters ahead
With the Costa Concordia disaster in January, the marine market has had a tough start to the year. What impact has this had on the state of play in an already difficult sector?
Health and Safety: All about the money
Facing a huge cut in its budget, the Health and Safety Executive is preparing to claw back the shortfall. But plans to charge fees for interventions have met with a mixed response.
Comment: Insurers must partner with car makers to capitalise on telematics
A wait-and-see approach could cost motor brokers and insurers dear, says Ofir Eyal.
Lack of UK loss adjusting regulation prompts policyholder to take action
A disgruntled policyholder, who is suing the Davies Group after being forced out of his Grade II-listed home, has vowed to help bring about the regulation of loss adjusters.
Post magazine - 17 May 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Merlin to make up to 70 staff redundant as part of business review
Loss adjusting and claims management company Merlin has started a redundancy consultation with 70 staff as part of a wide-ranging review.
Loss adjuster Argent opens new Birmingham office
Argent Liability Adjusters has today announced the launch of a new Birmingham office.