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RTA injuries dive as traffic volumes fall
Motor vehicle traffic levels fell by 0.7% compared to the 12-month period ending September 2010, leading to a 5% fall in the number of injury road accidents reported to the police.
Penny Black’s insurance week
This week, Penny was given a taste of the exotic at the truly unique Archipelago Restaurant in the West End.
Your say: Two-way communication
My eye casually fell upon Post’s recent article on the subject of claims v underwriting and I could not resist the temptation to throw in my penny’s worth. This subject has been a source of debate for as long as I can remember — most certainly since I…
Interview - Bobby Gracey & Dr James Lygate: The future of forensics
Despite an abrupt and fractious first meeting many years ago, Bobby Gracey and Dr James Lygate are now business partners. The duo explain their plans for growth and diversification at IFIC.
Credit hire: Collision course
The thorny issue of credit hire continues to tax insurers — but should they be doing more to control costs?
Government drops flood subsidy hint as Defra weathers harsh criticism
The government has hinted it is prepared to agree to some form of subsidy for flood-prone homes to enable insurers to continue to provide affordable cover.
Market moves: XL rings the changes
XL led the way in the recruitment space this week, as insurers made a number of key appointments. While XL added four new staff members to its ranks, Liberty Mutual, Canopius, CNA Europe and Axa also had a busy seven days. In comparison, the broking…
View from the top: Value added pacts
The industry must band together to push the added value that insurers offer, says Elliot Miller.
Law report: Officer used unreasonable force at demo
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer
Law report: Claim for hire appeal denied due to procedural irregularities
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Biker to blame for horse collision
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Riot claims: Disorderly conduct
The fallout from last summer’s riot continues to rumble on, with consequential loss claims against the police relying on principles that can be traced back to the age of Robin Hood.
Broker focus - Personal lines: Survival tactics
Embattled personal lines brokers are facing a tough climate with falling incomes and business volumes, but those willing to adapt to the new environment can survive and prosper.
Post magazine – 2 February 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Former Autofocus employees face prison over 'doctored' credit hire evidence
“Flabbergasted” judges have granted Accident Exchange permission to apply to commit seven former Autofocus employees to prison for contempt of court.
Hong Kong to launch policyholder's protection fund
Hong Kong’s government will establish a policyholder’s protection fund after reviewing the conclusions of a public consultation, according to the region's information services department.
LAS snaps up Merlin director
LAS has confirmed to Post that market rumours about Russell Crewe leaving his current role as loss adjusting and claims services director at Merlin to join LAS are true.
Expedite Resolution launches mediation and dispute resolution service
Expedite Resolution has launched a new mediation and dispute resolution service.
Thirty insurers linked to Costa Concordia disaster
More than 30 insurers are likely to carry the cost of stricken Costa Concordia cruise ship.
CILA launches young adjusters group
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has launched a special interest group for young adjusting and claims personnel.
Boston and Skegness top flood risk table
The Association of British Insurers has revealed that Boston and Skegness in Lincolnshire is the constituency with the most homes at significant risk of flooding in England and Wales.
Cunningham Lindsey expands executive board
Mark Henderson has been appointed as business improvement director at Cunningham Lindsey as the company adds three new appointments to its executive board.
Global tanker fleet hit by EU oil sanctions
New European Union sanctions on Iranian oil will impact around 95% of the global tanker fleet, including those operated by a major Bermuda shipping company, because they are insured under rules governed by European law.
Financial institutions under “relentless attack” from fraudsters
Fraud in 2011 topped £3.5bn, according to KPMG’s fraud barometer, which revealed financial institutions are under “relentless attack”.