Claims
7 December: Horsing around
It’s true to say that the one thing you don’t expect to come home to after a hard day’s Christmas shopping in Knightsbridge is a horse in your swimming pool.
French floods to cost insurers €800m
The November floods in 16 regions of France look set to cost insurers €800m according to a new report.
Axa Art raises money for charity with art salvage auction
Axa Art Insurance has raise six times the estimated value of damaged art works in a salvage sale to raise money for charity.
Study exposes supply chain risks in China
A study commissioned by FM Global revealed a natural catastrophe in China on the scale of the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami would have an even more severe impact on supply chains, given the country’s critical role in global manufacturing.
$600m of Thai flood losses fall to Swiss Re
Swiss Re estimates its claims costs from severe flooding in Thailand will be $600m of the $11bn total losses.
News analysis: Escalating loss estimates in Thailand begin to trigger market fallout
It was the worst flooding Thailand had seen for 50 years and, during its four-month spell, more than 600 people died and 77 provinces were submerged in water.
6 December: Driving into trouble
Following an accident involving a lorry driving through the window of a bric-a-brac shop, Mr Policyholder got in touch with his insurer, who then passed on the enquiry to their loss adjusters.
US P&C losses climb to $38.6bn
AM Best has released its estimates for catastrophe-related losses experienced by the US property & casualty industry through the first nine months of 2011, which show that losses so far have nearly doubled total year-end 2010 losses.
5 December: Come fly with me?
Completing the first year of an undergraduate course is certainly cause for celebration.
4 December: High-end handbag
Boasting what is said to be one of the most diverse game-viewing experiences in Africa, Mrs Policyholder and her family could barely contain their excitement at visiting Kruger National Park.
3 December: Putting the boot in
On a day out in the countryside with his family, Mr Policyholder was delighted to come across a parking space in the notoriously busy car park of a local beauty spot.
GAB Robins strengthens counter fraud team
GAB Robins has added to its counter fraud and investigation service with the appointment of Peter Graham.
2 December: Cut and shut
Dealing with stolen motor vehicles is nothing new for insurers, so when Mr Policyholder phoned to report the theft of his classic motor vehicle, his insurer began the usual process.
Thai floods lead Singapore Lloyd's Syndicate to close to new business
Singapore-based Lloyd’s Syndicate 1965 will no longer be accepting new business following the Thai floods.
Simmons & Simmons expands insurance team
Law firm Simmons & Simmons has added insurance partner Pollyanna Deane to its corporate and commercial group in London.
The Post claims advent calendar – 1 December
To celebrate the countdown to the festive period, we have 24 of the most outrageous, unusual and downright embarrassing claims of the year.
Imperial Consultants gains accreditation for in-house claims course
Property claims validation firm Imperial Consultants has gained accreditation from the CII for its in-house claims technicians training course.
Your say: Question marks over Bent
The judgment in the Bent v Highways and Utilities case raises some very interesting questions - and there are at least two question marks hanging over the early stage handling of the case.
Editor's comment: Sales, sprinklers and statistics
Any reputable estate agent — excusing the potential oxymoron — will tell you the property market falls quiet in the run-up to Christmas, as potential vendors focus on the festivities ahead. Not so in the insurance market, with an unexpected end-of-year…
ULR Additions shuffles jobs as accounts remain unfiled
Legal expenses provider ULR Additions has failed to file its accounts at Companies House, almost four months after Post revealed that two long-standing senior figures had departed the firm.
Buckley Scott boss defuses sale talk with new hires
The chief executive of liability loss adjuster Buckley Scott has rebutted claims the firm is up for sale by announcing five new appointments.
Insurance fraud police unit reveals areas to be targeted after assessment
The £3m insurance fraud police unit could be charged with tackling ghost broking, insider fraud, ‘crash-for-cash’ and corrupt professionals, including lawyers and doctors.
Market moves: Fresh faces for underwriters
As the industry heads into December, underwriting agencies and insurers lead the way in the job market. This week saw major moves at Chubb, More Than and Travelers, while Evolution, Arista and Ink all welcomed new staff. It was another slow week for…
News analysis: Forensic claims analyst issues warning as insurers fail to focus on audits
A specialist forensic claims analyst has warned that insurers need to take claims auditing “far more seriously” in the wake of the High Court case brought against Endsleigh.