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European brokers set to benefit from IP growth
The value of intellectual property has come to the fore in recent months and according to Sam Bobo smart European brokers will be investing in developing insurance for this area in order to corner an expanding market.
Soil deficit figures support predicted upturn in subsidence claims
Unless there is significant rainfall over the UK in the next six weeks, the industry should brace itself for a rise in subsidence claims later this year.
Markel launches Dutch operation
Markel International is preparing to open a branch office in Rotterdam this September.
Insurers uncovered 9% more fraud in 2010, according to the ABI
Insurers uncovered 133 000 fraudulent insurance claims in 2010 - 2500 every week - up 9% on 2009.
People moves - 28 July 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 28 July 2011 edition of Post.
Aspen records $128.7m operating loss at the half year
Aspen this morning reported a combined ratio of 105.0%, or 89.2% excluding catastrophe losses for the second quarter of 2011, compared with a combined ratio of 86.9% for the second quarter of 2010.
Postbox: Collaboration is key to finding a surge solution
I read with interest David Bonehill's letter 'Bursting for Improvement'.
Post history - 20 years ago: The cost of keeping the kids safe
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 20 years ago reveals.
Mobile phone insurance: We've got your number
Mobile phone insurance is a high-frequency claims product but has been criticised by the ombudsman and consumer groups. Ralph Savage reviews the sector to discover if this niche is offering value for money.
Fraud - Statistical analysis: Protect yourself
As analysis reveals the shifting depths and demographics of insurance fraud, identity validation and verification must come to the fore, writes Nick Mothershaw.
Fraud - Household: Opportunity knocks
Household fraud is on the rise according to insurers. Callum Brodie attempts to find out why and what the industry can do to prevent it.
Comment - Referral fees: Make your mind up time
As the debate over the future of referral fees rumbles on, it is time for the government to make its decision or risk creating confusion over its civil justice reform programme, writes Kate Lotts.
Career development & CSR: BLM raises £18 000 for Barnardo's
Generous employees from Berrymans Lace Mawer handed over £18 000 to Barnardo's following the law firm's annual charity quiz night.
Comment - RTA scheme extension: Desirable data
After a year in operation, the RTA claims process is coming under scrutiny to determine whether it is actually working. Tim Wallis explains why statistical analysis is useful and desirable, but also difficult, at this stage.
Group unveils ABS plan despite delay
Triton Global has "stuck its head above the parapet" to announce it is ready to become an alternative business structure, as soon as it has the green light from the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Crawford axes up to 50 as claim volumes fall
Loss adjuster Crawford & Company is to make as many as 50 people redundant, including managers, after a business review flagged up a fall in household claims.
North of the Border: lack of consensus on cost reform
How quickly and cost-effectively will future claims in the Scottish courts be dealt with? The Gill review of Scotland's civil court system sought to provide a comprehensive answer to this question but has yet to be implemented.
XL seeks alternative to non-disclosure clause
XL Insurance is in the process of drawing up an alternative to risk management trade body Airmic's model 'non-disclosure clause', in a bid to encourage insurers to sign up to it, Post has learned.
Postbox: Fraud problem underestimated
I am writing to address the comments in the last edition of Post from Simpson Millar partner Emma Costin 'Co-operative attacked over PI claims fraud focus' , who I believe is underestimating the growing issue of false personal injury claims.
Garwyn begins another CEO hunt
Private equity-owned specialist liability loss adjuster Garwyn is to appoint a new chief executive officer to replace Stewart McCulloch "in due course," just 13 months after he joined the business.
Postbox: Adjusters at the mercy of fickle insurers
David Bonehill's letter has clearly provoked a significant response — and rightly so.
Postbox: Mediation is a viable alternative
The various debates surrounding the future of referral fees and the resulting impact on the costs of insurance — 'TSC re-opens premiums inquiry as referral fee furore escalates' and 'Referral fees a 'red-herring', claims CSC' - overshadow the fact that…
Postbox: Independents can help lessen the load
I agree that there is room for improvement where surge response is needed.