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EQECAT: insurers hit by £1.65bn insured losses in New Zealand
Catastrophe management software firm EQECAT has provided an updated loss estimation for the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that occurred near Christchurch, New Zealand.
Exclusive Bulgarian insurance review now available on Post Europe
In our latest article the manager of Insurance.bg Kalin Dimitrov takes an in-depth look at the Bulgarian general insurance market.
An overview of the Bulgarian general insurance market
Motor insurance is the engine that pulls forward the insurance business in Bulgaria but, as Kalin Dimitrov reports, there is huge potential for the market to develop in many other areas.
An overview of the Bulgarian general insurance market
Motor insurance is the engine that pulls forward the insurance business in Bulgaria but, as Kalin Dimitrov reports, there is huge potential for the market to develop in many other areas.
One dies in California gas explosion
A gas pipe explosion in California has killed one person and injured dozens more.
Law firm backs new fraud bureau
Hill Dickinson is working in partnership with the new National Fraud Intelligence Bureau to help police crack down on serial fraudsters.
Quinn defends underwriting loss
Draft unaudited accounts show Quinn Insurance underwriting losses of €127m on in 2009 and a write-down of certain assets of €677m.
Quinn defends underwriting loss
Draft unaudited accounts show Quinn Insurance underwriting losses of €127m on in 2009 and a write-down of certain assets of €677m.
Crawford marks training successes
Crawford & Company's bespoke MBA training programme for future business leaders has produced its first 15 graduates.
Crawford marks training successes
Crawford & Company's bespoke MBA training programme for future business leaders has produced its first 15 graduates.
Exclusive Bulgarian insurance review now available
In our latest article the manager of Insurance.bg Kalin Dimitrov takes an in-depth look at the Bulgarian general insurance market.
Cunningham Lindsey New Zealand CEO: clear up could take “years”
Speaking to Post from Christchurch, New Zealand, Martyn Norrie, chief executive of loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey’s New Zealand operation, said the operation to restore the city to normality could take “years”, considering government planning and…
Refinancing will see Accident Exchange de-list from LSE
Credit hire operator Accident Exchange is to de-list from the London Stock Exchange after restructuring its credit facility.
Floodgate completes flood protection work
Flood protection work for ninety properties has been completed by Floodgate, a Welsh company that has been providing defence against flooding for more than 10 years.
ABI backs Jackson's proposals
The Association of British Insurers has called for the findings of Lord Justice Jackson’s review of civil litigation costs to be implemented in full, as soon as possible.
CILA and law firm to publish property claims handbook
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters is due to publish a handbook offering legal and practical advice on handling property damage claims for loss adjusters and claims handlers.
Law firm strengthens Brazilian foothold
Davies Arnold Cooper has strengthened its market-leading Latin American practice by joined forces with Brazilian boutique insurance law firm JBO Advocacia.
Commercial Express goes live with claims handling
Commercial Express’s partnership with Cunningham Lindsey is now live, the company has confirmed.
CL revamps property division
Cunningham Lindsey has restructured its property services division with the creation of a regional structure and the appointment of a new national property operations manager.
NZ earthquake losses to near £3bn
Reinsurers are set to be primarily impacted by the 4 September earthquake near Christchurch, New Zealand.
CSC member firms fall foul of SMS crackdown
Two members of the Claims Standards Council have been forced out as a result of an investigation into the sending of unsolicited text messages.
LDC set to test market for £70m Davies sale
Private equity house Lloyds Development Capital is understood to be looking to test the market for realising its investment in claims management and loss adjusting firm Davies and may sell if an offer comes to match its price.
Quantum drops appeal in 'positive' Court of Session ruling
Scottish consultancy firm Quantum Claims has dropped its plan to appeal against a recent Court of Session costs judgment, heralded as "positive news" for the insurance industry.
Warning over rise in discrimination claims
A law firm has warned insurers and brokers they may be exposed to a rise in claims following implementation of a new "three strikes rule" regarding workplace discrimination, due to come into force on 1 October.