Claims
Deepwater impact on rates "modest"
Major losses in the Gulf of Mexico will not have the same market-changing impact on the upstream energy insurance market as Hurricane Katrina, according to Marsh.
Brit cuts UK private motor book by 60% as it reports £72.8m profit
Brit Insurance this morning reported that profit before tax excluding the effect of foreign exchange on non-monetary items increased by 12.2% to £72.8m for the first six months of 2010 (30 June 2009: £64.9m). It recorded a profit before tax of £77.5m (30…
Law report: Suspension order fair due to issues of honesty and probity
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Claimant compensated despite lies over earnings
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Violence at special school isnot analogous to contact sport
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Legal update - mesothelioma: Music and mesothelioma
With the high-profile death of former Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren, mesothelioma fell under the spotlight once more. Neil Hackett examines the continuing difficulty in pinpointing exposure.
Yachts & pleasurecraft - fraud: Making waves
The recession saw fraud in the yacht market rocket after an unprecedented boom-bust in prices. Nick Smith examines the current situation.
EL & PL: Building the wall
As fraudsters seek new areas to commit insurance fraud, Andrew Gillett reports on how the liability market is tackling this growing problem.
View from the top: Time to fight our corner
In my last View from the Top, I wrote about preparing for a new government and how it would be important for the industry to have an open and effective relationship with it regardless of the result of the general election.
News comment - Law Commissions: Raising the stake
Richard Evans examines the Law Commissions' latest proposals for reform of insurance contract law with regards to the issue of fraud.
News comment - Lord Gill: Call and response
After two-and-a-half years, Lord Gill published his report into civil court procedure in Scotland. Carly Stewart details the recent response by Court of Session judges.
BLG hopeful of retaining Halliwells' insurer legal panel spots
Axa has confirmed that Barlow Lyde & Gilbert will take a place on its legal panel following the law firm's takeover of Halliwells last week.
Davies hails LV and Zurich wins as volumes jump 44%
Claims management and loss adjusting business Davies Group has unveiled a pre-tax profit of £2.8m on a turnover of £30m for the 12 months ending 31 March 2010.
The claimant's view: a sledgehammer to crack a tabloid nut
On 15 July, David Frost, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, told a joint meeting with the Trades Union Congress — entitled 'Is Deregulation Dead?' — that his members are generally happy with and understand health and safety regulations…
Quadra hires ex-CGS man
Quadra Claims Services has named former Carr Greenwood Smith employee Iain Johnston as a senior adjuster.
Scots apprenticeships
Cunningham Lindsey is offering apprenticeship places in Scotland for the first time.
Insurance Fraud Awards
The shortlist for the 2010 Insurance Fraud Awards has been announced.
NI motor still competitive despite higher cost for consumers
Imbalance between the volume of motor claims in Northern Ireland (5.4% of the UK total) compared to the number of vehicles (2.6%) is contributing to higher insurance premiums in the province.
AI Claims to beat forecast
Credit hire operator AI Claims Solutions said it expects turnover, profit before tax and earning per share for the financial year ending 30 June 2010, to beat market forecasts.
Liability fraud on the rise claims Keoghs
Fraudulent liability claims are rising sharply according to Keoghs, which has found a 150% increase in the volume of suspicious liability claims it has investigated over the past 12 months.
Allianz agrees brewery H&S Willis deal
Allianz has agreed a deal to distribute a tailored version of its health and safety inspection service to Willis' brewing industry clients.
Editor's comment: Operation Tinky Winky
Last week, the issue of fraud was again writ large in the insurance trade press with the latest figures from the Association of British Insurers revealing 122 000 fraudulent insurance claims were uncovered in 2009, up 14% on 2008. The value of these…
Government accused of 'self interest' over Jackson
Legal expenses insurers have accused the government of serving its own interests following its decision to discuss the implementation of the Jackson Review this autumn.
MD role for Mycock
Autoglass has appointed Matthew Mycock as its new managing director.