Claims
Repair Choice aims to reduce costs
Repair Choice has vowed to save insurers "substantial" time and cost on claims fulfilment, following the launch of its end-to-end vehicle repair service.
Claims - Private equity backing: Unlocking private equity
Private equity is not just the preserve of the insurer and broking sectors. Daniel Dunkley looks at how the claims sector has seen a fair share of PE investment, asks why this is the case and what it means for the firms involved.
Law report - Commentary: The thorny issue of exaggeration vs over-estimation
The key issue here is whether the claimant has made a genuine over-estimation or exaggeration. If exaggeration is proved, then there can be substantial costs issues for the claimant to face.
Postscript - five years ago: MPs warned over claims farmers
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Comment - Competition commission: Devising the solution
The Competition Commission has delivered its final verdict on the UK payment protection insurance market. Martin Jenns reports on the result, what this means for the sector and how it can move forward.
Research claims aggregators and brokers must up fraud fight
Nearly 80% of insurance fraud investigators believe aggregators and brokers must take more active responsibility for preventing fraud, with the majority calling for more stringent checks at policy inception.
MIB mulls appeal followingoverseas motor injury ruling
The Motor Insurers' Bureau is facing a surge in personal injury claims, following a landmark appeal court ruling last week.
Deloitte: motor loss could be worse than 2009
The motor insurance market is at a "turning point" according to Deloitte, which has predicted that the sector will make losses of £1bn in 2010.
Law report: Willis case unlikely to lead to a relaxation of the rules
This law report has been contributed by national low firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
In series - Property claims: Tracking the changes
Rigorous pricing research can eliminate the risk of overpaying or underpaying property loss claims. Scott Beatty details how data analytic developments are helping insurers to verify rates.
Law report: Hospice compensation casecould open claim floodgates
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Technology - Catastrophe claims: Reaching high expectations
Although insurers cannot consider catastrophe events routine, by using the latest technology they can make proactive claims management a reality, argues Laura Drabik.
Post Magazine – 4 November 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Post in print - 4 November 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Post in print - 4 November 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
LMA hails Lloyd's success
The chairman of the Lloyd’s Market Association Barnabas Hurst-Bannister has told the Association of Lloyd’s Brokers in Chicago that the Lloyd’s market is now “ahead” of its competitors when it comes to its approach to process modernisation.
LMA hails Lloyd's success
The chairman of the Lloyd’s Market Association Barnabas Hurst-Bannister has told the Association of Lloyd’s Brokers in Chicago that the Lloyd’s market is now “ahead” of its competitors when it comes to its approach to process modernisation.
North of the Border: costs of proceedings — applying for security
Article 25.12 of the Civil Procedure Rules allows a defendant to apply for security for costs of proceedings. An application must be supported by sufficient evidence.
MIB loses dispute over motorcycle RTA claims
A personal injury solicitor has hailed a victory for motorcyclists against the Motor Insurers' Bureau, after successfully appealing for damages.
League table reveals top fraud cities
Birmingham, Liverpool, and Manchester saw the most fraudulent activity in Q3 2010, according to the Insurance Fraud Bureau.
Career path & CSR: Premium Credit charity climb
Sales staff at insurance finance provider Premium Credit have raised £10 000 for charity after ascending 5200ft as part of the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge.
Insurers must fight public sector 'disabler' reputation
Zurich Municipal has urged the public sector to consider its long-term risk management plans in light of the impending government spending cuts.
Belfor appoints new UK MD
Mark Taylor has been appointed the new managing director of Belfor-Relectronic (UK).
Union to challenge EL trigger litigation ruling in the Supreme Court
The Unite union is to go to the Supreme Court to challenge the Court of Appeal’s decision that ruled in some asbestos cases the employer’s liability insurance is triggered not by the exposure to asbestos in the workplace, but by the development of the…