Claims
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.
View from the top: Embrace the post-Jackson world
The Jackson reforms present a real opportunity. As we await the Ministry of Justice consultation response, let’s be optimistic and assume full implementation next year at sustainable costs levels with real incentives to keep cases ‘on track’.
Review of the year - Loss adjusting: Ups and downs
2011 was another rollercoaster ride in the loss adjusting sector, with claims surges, criticism from insurers, struggles with recruitment, and mergers and acquisitions.
Loss Adjuster Listings 2011
The loss adjusting industry has experienced a resurgence in turnover according to Post's Loss Adjuster Listings 2011.
1 December: Taking the piste
An estimated 10 million people visit The Principality of Andorra each year, drawn by the winter sports, summer climate and duty-free goods.
Loss adjuster listings 2011
Now in its sixth year this study, although not an exhaustive review of the industry, shows that loss adjusters experienced a resurgence in turnover in 2010, almost back to the levels of 2008, as the insurance industry spent up to £770.9m (2008: £777.3m)…
Post magazine – 1 December 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
ABI defends insurers on riot complaints
The Association of British Insurers has denied insurers let down riot-torn householders and small businesses.
Bird named as interim IFB director
Motor Insurers’ Bureau head of customer services Phil Bird is “overseeing day to day operations” at the Insurance Fraud Bureau following the departure of director Glen Marr.
Former AA MD Briscoe returns
Former managing director of AA Insurance Services, Andy Briscoe, has returned to the general insurance industry as non-executive chairman at claims management software specialist IT Freedom.
Riot report criticises insurers on claims
A government-backed report into businesses and homeowners hit by the riots has slated insurers for slow and inadequate claims payments and providing lack of help. It suggested insurers had favoured big businesses.
Health & safety law to be 'clarified'
The government has said it will slash the burden on employers and their liability insurers in the wake of recommendation from its independent review of health and safety legislation.
ULR Additions to appeal Webster Dixon decision
ULR Additions has lodged an appeal in the Webster Dixon case against the judgment which will force it to pay higher fees to non-panel solicitors chosen by legal expenses policyholders.
National Windscreens expands insurance team
National Windscreens has recruited an additional national account manager to manage its portfolio of insurance accounts.
The Rehabilitation First Awards
Incisive Media, the organisers of the annual Rehabilitation First Awards, would like to clarify some confusion that has just emerged. It was in no way responsible for the 2011 Eclipse Personal Injury Awards which took place on the 24th November at the…
IAS to handle riot claims for West Midlands police
IAS Chartered Loss Adjusters has been appointed by the West Midlands Police Authority to handle large and complex claims arising from the summer riots in England.
Premiership footballer wins spot rates case against Allianz
Allianz has lost its credit hire appeal case against Aston Villa footballer Darren Bent.
BI claims likely to contribute significantly to $20bn Thai flood losses
The majority of insurance losses from flooding in Thailand will come from the impact on manufacturing and supply chains, AM Best has confirmed.
Your say: ABI gauntlet thrown down...
An article published in the 3 November edition of Post started a bit of a debate between Auto Law legal director Lucy Bonham Carter and assistant director, head of motor and liability at the Association of British Insurers, James Dalton.
Law report: Slip on ferry ruling overturned
This law report has been controbuted bby national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
IRM recognises students
The Institute of Risk Management has named Karasachi Sylvester Nnadede and Karla Cruickshanks as its top students of the year.
Penny Black’s insurance week
Penny was delighted to be among the industry grandees for the prestigious 60th birthday bash of high net worth insurer Sterling last week, taking in the atmosphere at London’s fancy Café de Paris.
News analysis - Smartphone apps: has the prime time arrived to invest in mobile?
The long-held hunch by savvy industry operators that the rapid emergence of smartphone technology presents a potentially lucrative revenue stream was this week underlined by Money Supermarket’s claim to have launched the UK’s first front-end motor…
Perkins Slade rings the changes
Despite a relatively quiet quarter for broker recruitment, Perkins Slade named three new directors this week. The intermediary was not the only firm making changes, with Jelf and Willis also naming new starters. Among insurers I was a bust seven days for…