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Law report: ‘Impressionistic’ approach to costs
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
BGL linked with Minster Law swoop as insurer/broker ABS uptake tipped to rise
The on-going backlash over referral fees has been credited as both a hindrance and catalyst for insurers and brokers seeking alternative business structures.
Claims double following storms
GAB Robins said that heavy rain forecast for today in the west of Scotland could lead to flooding.
AA and Co-op report storm claims spike
AA Insurance has reported 200% more calls than would normally be expected at this time of year and the Co-operative Insurance received more claims yesterday than it would usually get in the whole of January.
Buckley Scott teams up with Middle East loss adjuster
Loss adjuster Buckley Scott has agreed a joint venture with Bahrain-based business Alan Henry.
Fraud unit makes first arrest
The insurer-funded police fraud unit made its first arrest yesterday hours after launching.
SRA begins accepting ABS applications
The Solicitors Regulation Authority today begins accepting applications from organisations wanting to be licensed as Alternative Business Structures.
Nat-cats dominate renewals with modest change on other classes
The volume of catastrophe losses in 2011 from unmodeled or inadequately modelled perils has lead reinsurers to be more forceful in their demand for greater transparency of data and look to sub limit their exposure to manageable levels, according to…
Claims from Windstorm Dagmar in Scandinavia to break $46m
According to catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide, Windstorm Dagmar, which moved across Russia north of St Petersburg on Christmas Day and until the early hours of 27 December 2011, caused power outages, tree-downings, and landslides and other…
Liberty appoints Dubois to lead business advisory team
Liberty Syndicate Management has appointed Rene Dubois to lead its business advisory team.
European insurers welcome guidelines on ECJ gender ruling
The European Commission’s publication of guidelines on applying the March gender ruling by the European Court of Justice has been welcomed by Europe’s insurers, according to the European insurance and reinsurance federation.
Auto Restore to expand in 2012
Auto Restore is predicting further growth in the motor repair sector for 2012 following what it claims was a record year in 2011 which saw growth up 12% on 2010.
Ecclesiastical wants church roof alarms
Church insurer Ecclesiastical is launching an anti-metal theft campaign to promote roof alarms after naming Chelmsford, Essex, as the worst place in the UK for metal thefts from churches.
24 December: The final stretch
The hard work has been done.
NZ quakes hit Christchurch
A string of serious earthquakes have hit the New Zealand city of Christchurch just ten months after the last quake.
Transport Committee's motor insurance report delayed
The Transport Committee has delayed plans to publish its 12th report of the Cost of Motor Insurance by five days to 12 January.
23 December: Pie, mash and plaster
Mrs Policyholder was in a routine. After listening to City Talk on the radio in her North Wales abode, she would set about preparing tea for her husband and herself.
Post Blog: Restoration consternation
There was a time when damage restoration was held in high regard. Those repairing buildings after fire or flooding delivered excellent customer service and savings for insurers.
Ferma members voice concerns over supply chain management
Commercial insurance buyers generally want better insurance products to cover their supply chain risks, a simple survey by Ferma has confirmed.
22 December: O Christmas tree
Artificial or real? It’s a decision that needs to be taken over the Christmas tree, and most people have a preference.
Insurers call for "serious" government action on flood risk plan
The Association of British Insurers and its members have called on government to “seriously consider” subsidised flood insurance for policyholders in high risk areas, replacing the Statement of Principles, which expires in 2013.
21 December: Frosty reception
After a long hard day at work Mr Policyholder couldn’t wait to get back to spend the evening with his family at the home they shared in a fairly remote part of the country.
Crash-for-cash contempt ruling victory
Insurers will be able to pursue crash-for-cash fraudsters through the courts more easily thanks to a legal precedent set yesterday, according to Esure solicitors Horwich Farrelly.
Philippines storm: Port cities hit by Washi devastation
A tropical storm in the Philippines has killed hundreds and caused flood damage to government infrastructure and commercial properties.