Claims
DLA Piper recruits William Marcoux from Dewey & LeBoeuf
Law firm DLA Piper has hired former Dewey & LeBoeuf executive committee member William Marcoux as partner and head of its insurance sector transactions and regulation practice.
Suncorp reports commercial rates hike of 9.3% as reinsurance costs jump
Suncorp Group has reported net profit after tax of Au$389m (£263m) for the half year to 31 December 2011, up from Au$223m in the prior corresponding period.
Suncorp reports commercial rates hike of 9.3% as reinsurance costs jump
Suncorp Group has reported net profit after tax of Au$389m (£263m)for the half year to 31 December 2011, up from Au$223m in the prior corresponding period.
Collaboration key to tackling Malaysian motor fraud
Collaboration is needed between insurance practitioners, adjusters and motor workshops in to improve fraud detection in Malaysia’s motor industry, according to industry sources in the region.
Quindell integrates claims firms
Insurance outsourcing firm Quindell Portfolio has appointed Gillian Baker to a newly formed strategy and integration advisory board for all its claims businesses.
Medics to tell MPs their reports add value
The British Medical Association and medical reporting firm Premex Group will today tell MPs on the All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance & Financial Services that medical reports help the personal injury claims process.
Credit hire: Groupama and MMA "close" to agreeing deal with Accident Exchange
Credit hire firm Accident Exchange is said to be "close" to reaching a compromise agreement with Groupama, Provident and MMA Insurance which used Autofocus to demonstrate that Accident Exchange's rates were too high.
Argent expands with ex-Garwyn pair
Argent Liability Adjusters has announced a series of hires across its national network.
IRM launches Turkish version of ISO 31000 guidance
The Institute of Risk Management has launched a Turkish version of its ISO 31000 guidance.
Mapfre extends relationship with Dah Sing in China to road assistance
Road Assistance China has teamed up with Chinese insurance firm Dah Sing to offer its clients two new services.
Claims Awards deadline two weeks and counting
Following another tough year for many, the second annual Claims Awards, hosted by Post Magazine's Claims Club, will provide a spectacular opportunity for the entire claims community to showcase and celebrate best practice, innovation and excellence in…
Cega recruits doctors and bolsters IT
Emergency medical assistance and claims management provider Cega Group has recruited two new doctors to its medical team.
Countdown to EIS: Q&A with panel member Jan Auerbach
Jan Auerbach is senior vice president for the European risk management division at Chubb and will be taking part in a panel debate on the varying role of the broker across Europe at Insurance Strategy Europe taking place in Brussels on Wednesday 21 and…
The temporal scope of Rome II
Rome II was intended to bring about uniform choice of law rules but had left some uncertainty over when the regulation applied in cross border accidents. Tarek Uddin explains how the recent case of Homawoo has helped bring clarity.
SRA receives 121 ABS applications
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has revealed it has received 121 Stage 1 applications from organisations wanting to be regulated as an alternative business structure.
BT Claims to serve insurers and brokers
Telecoms firm BT's in-house claims arm has applied to the Solicitors Regulation Authority to become an alternative business structure, with plans to offer services to insurers and brokers.
Garwyn calls for "thorough" fraud investigation of claims to tackle compensation culture
Liability adjuster Garwyn has welcomed the government's initiatives to tackle the compensation culture following the insurance industry's meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron and business leaders.
Direct Line Italy selects provider for improved claims management system
Direct Line Italy is launching a claims management system to support the company's continuous growth and maintain customer satisfaction.
Axa UK CEO warns PM Cameron telematic rates are not a silver bullet for young drivers
The CEO of Axa UK & Ireland Paul Evans has warned PM David Cameron that telematics is not a silver bullet to sort out the issue of restrictive insurance prices for young drivers.
Spanish Supreme Court ruling puts paid to 14-year dam legal battle
The Supreme Court in Spain has ruled that the 1998 rupture of the Aznalcollar tailings dam near Seville, Spain, was not caused by a fault in the design of the dam.
Motor claims: Insurers must 'get their own house in order' over motor claims
Amid the public furore regarding escalating premiums and calls for greater consumer education on the rising cost of motor claims, some have suggested that the emphasis must be shifted back on to behaviour within the industry.
Video is next step for telematics
Technological advances in the world of telematics are expected to continue apace, following the claim that miniature in-car cameras could soon be installed to identify the number of potential claimants.
Rate rises could see upturn in market performance
The industry could see an upturn in the motor market this year, if rates continue to rise faster than claims inflation, but it ultimately hinges on whether insurers release or strengthen reserves.
Motor claims: Senior Labour MP dismisses LASPO as a ‘Christmas Tree’ Bill
The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill has been criticised for limiting access to justice for poorer claimants and disguising the abuses of insurers and claims management companies as a compensation culture.