Claims
Autofocus seeks bidders
The administrators of credit hire reporting firm Autofocus have published a marketing document to attract buyers to the company.
Allianz claims industry first with dedicated liability fraud team
Allianz Insurance is on course to make casualty insurance fraud savings of more than £10m, after setting up a specialist fraud team.
Insurers signal motor rate rises are coming
More insurers are expected to take a close look at their personal lines motor book, following the news that loss-making NIG has drawn up a proposal to exit the business.
Mitie targets top spot in property claims sector
Strategic outsourcing specialist Mitie has unveiled ambitious plans to become the leading property claims company within five years, after announcing its entry into the market this week.
Defaqto: significant variation in legal cover for uninsured loss recovery
Findings from a Defaqto study have revealed “significant variations” in comprehensive motor insurance policies, for those looking to reclaim costs for uninsured losses.
Plaques compensation scheme opens
The government’s pleural plaques former claimants payment scheme has opened for applications today.
Lloyds Development Capital backs Chem-Dry MBO from Evander
The Evander Group has today announced the transfer and sale of Chem-Dry in the UK from Evander to Chem-Dry management, backed by Lloyds Development Capital.
Xchanging enters Italian market
Xchanging has entered the Italian outsourcing market after forming a partnership with SIA-SSB.
Xchanging enters Italian market
Xchanging has entered the Italian outsourcing market after forming a partnership with SIA-SSB.
Cega expands PA team
Cega has strengthened its personal accident claims team with the appointment of three new PA claims specialists.
Asda signs up Leeds law firm for liability work
The Leeds office of Forbes Solicitors has announced that Asda has become a new client of the firm.
Marsh Germany hires D&O expert
The German operation of insurance broker Marsh has hired directors' and officers' specialist Stefan Steinkühler.
Italian insurance regulator to act on high motor premiums
The Italian insurance regulator ISVAP has promised that it will take action to reduce the higher than European average motor premiums in the country this year.
Marsh Germany hires D&O expert
The German operation of insurance broker Marsh has hired directors' and officers' specialist Stefan Steinkühler.
Italian insurance regulator to act on high motor premiums
The Italian insurance regulator ISVAP has promised that it will take action to reduce the higher than European average motor premiums in the country this year.
Lloyd's: East London sees ‘extreme weather’ increase
A new Lloyd’s of London has discovered East London has experienced a tenfold increase in extreme daily rainfall since 1960, and warning that the closure of meteorological stations is resulting in incomplete data, impairing future analysis.
CHO Helphire boss Richard Rose hails "significant" turnaround
Credit hire firm Helphire today said it expects its results for the year ended 30 June 2010 to show a strong recovery in performance as a result of the plan and to be in line with expectations.
Lorega launches ATE claims service
Lorega has launched an after the event claims preparation, mitigation and negotiation service.
Axis Claims Pro launches TPA team
SCM Insurance Services company Axis Claims Pro is set to create a third party administration unit.
Claims outsourcing firm sees losses narrow in first half of 2010
Resources in Insurance Group, a provider of claims management and consultancy solutions to the UK insurance profession, this morning said revenue increased by 35% to £925 146 (2009: £687 805) for the first six months of 2010.
Post Magazine - 29 July 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital interactive e-book.
Third party injury claims are rising
This is according to the preliminary findings of a report due to be published later this year by the Actuarial Profession’s third party motor insurance working party.
Post in print - 29 July 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Autofocus enters administration
Credit hire reporting company Autofocus has entered administration.