Claims
MoJ confirms plan to widen RTA process net
The government has confirmed plans to extend the road traffic accident claims process to a broader range of personal injury and low value clinical negligence claims by April 2012.
Ruling clarifies 'double jeopardy' threats
A recent High Court ruling that will mean fewer claims reach the Financial Ombudsman Service could spell good news for insurers, according to a law firm.
View from the top: Rising to the challenge
It's no secret insurers are generally seeing continued pressure on the bottom line. A combination of reduced volumes, reduced investment returns and high claims costs have made trading profitably a challenge.
Motor increase is not a 'market failure'
The increase in motor insurance premiums is problematic without being a "market failure" according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Mitie seeks partners for one-stop building claims service
Building maintenance firm Mitie is in talks with prospective partners and potential clients in a bid to establish an all-encompassing property repair network.
Editor's comment: Rok's troubles raise issues
The news this week that building firm Rok had filed for administration will certainly have raised some questions among the insurance fraternity.
Legal update - NHS funding: The right to free care
A Primary Care Trust recently argued that a woman injured in a road accident was not eligible to receive NHS care due to winning a payout from her insurer. Glyn Jones explains the facts and implications of this case.
Postbox: Claims is about people and process
The 'In Series' property claims article in 4 November issue was of great interest and raises some important areas of debate around the use of technology in the claims process.
Clients switch as PwC lines up 50 bids for Rok
More than 50 interested parties are in the running to purchase all or part of beleaguered building repair firm Rok, administrator Pricewaterhouse Coopers has revealed.
In series - property claims: Everybody's talking
Word of mouth is still the most effective way to retain or gain market share, argues James Grant and, with the rise of social media, more emphasis should be placed on keeping current customers happy.
Warning over PI cost rise
Insurers could see personal injury costs rise due to a government review of 'discount cost rates' on compensation.
Commercial property - valuations: Wide of the mark
With recent figures suggesting as many as 77% of buildings are currently underinsured, Rachel Gordon investigates the root causes and potential solutions.
Post Magazine – 11 November 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Post in print - 11 November 2010
News editor Mairi MacDonald outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Biba outlines eight point motor insurance plan to government
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called on the Government to implement an eight point plan to reduce the spiralling cost of motor insurance.
Aon voices concerns over business interruption coverage
Delegates at the recent Aon Risk Symposium held in Madrid heard that Aon Corporation has seen increased demand and enquiries for business interruption insurance, yet a decreasing appetite of insurers to pay claims for the cover.
Aon voices concerns over business interruption coverage
Delegates at the recent Aon Risk Symposium held in Madrid heard that Aon Corporation has seen increased demand and enquiries for business interruption insurance, yet a decreasing appetite of insurers to pay claims for the cover.
Crawford appoints six new UK sectional heads in shake up
Crawford & Company UK has reorganised its general insurance business into six business sectors in a move it claims will align it more closely to its clients’ distribution and provide an improved operational focus.
PwC seeking buyer for Rok
Rok administrators PricewaterhouseCoopers have vowed to find a buyer for the building repairs company as an "immediate priority".
Aviva launches motor claims Iphone app
Aviva has signalled its intent to embrace the mobile phone market through the launch of its first Iphone application for motor claims.
Lloyd's: space weather could set society back 100 years
Lloyd's today warned the threat of 'space weather' from next year could set society back at least 100 years.
Lloyd's: space weather could set society back 100 years
Lloyd's today warned the threat of 'space weather' from next year could set society back at least 100 years.
Groupama calls on insurers to embrace Travel CUE
Groupama has urged fellow insurers to collaborate on the launch of a new initiative to combat travel insurance fraud.
Cunningham Lindsey strengthens environmental team
Cunningham Lindsey has promoted liability specialist Graham Hawkins to lead its environmental solutions team.