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Aviva's new GI boss lambasts UK ambulance-chasing culture
In his first full interview David McMillan tells Post he will take up the issue with the Association of British Insurers.
IAG bullish despite Equity's margins being squeezed in the UK
Australian insurance giant expects to report a half year insurance profit of $488m (1H09: $227m), representing an improved insurance margin of 13.4% (1H09: 6.2%).
Chem-Dry MD steps down at Evander
Mark Taylor to hand over to Andrew Lloyd-Jones this week before leaving the group in March after twenty years with the business.
CIFAS reveals 55% increase in false insurance claims
The UK's fraud prevention service CIFAS has revealed a 9% increase in the overall level of fraud in 2009 compared to 2008.
Environment Agency backs new flood test centre
Simulator aims to recreate the devastating effects of a flood to test products designed to defend homes, businesses and people.
Neste Oil to receive EUR 47.5m from reinsurers
Finnish oil refining company Neste Oil has announced that it will receive 47.5m euros from a syndicate of reinsurers following a fire at a refinery in April 2008
Neste Oil to receive EUR 47.5m from reinsurers
Finnish oil refining company Neste Oil has announced that it will receive 47.5m euros from a syndicate of reinsurers following a fire at a refinery in April 2008
Claims firm becomes Biba associate member
Nicholas Balcombe said his firm would bring Biba members highly skilled negotiation and claims management skills.
Insurers given access to escape of water and accidental/malicious damage models
Experian has launched three new Perils models, providing insurance companies with greater insight into a household's level of exposure to escape of water, malicious damage and accidental damage.
Co-op agrees new deal with Parabis
The Co-operative Insurance has selected Parabis to handle all of its volume third party bodily injury claims and litigation following a review of suppliers.
Scottish Lion decision "not the end"
Today’s decision by the Inner Court of Session, which found in favour of Scottish Lion, is by no means the end of the matter, according to law firm Elborne Mitchell.
Post Magazine 28 January 2010
This issue featured an interview with new Zurich UK general insurance CEO Stephen Lewis, a review of the industry's recent PPI troubles, a look at Directors & Officers' market and soem indepth legal updates on professional negligence, broker duties,…
RSA extends Nationwide and DWS motor partnerships
RSA has extended its motor repair services contracts with Nationwide Crash Repair Centres and DWS Bodyworks.
Bluefin signs motor outsorcing deal with WNS
WNS boss Tim Rankin hails deal which will see it handle motor claims on behalf of the broker.
20 Years ago: Lockerbie boost for relatives
Lockerbie relatives seeking damages from Pan Am received a boost to their cause in a US federal court last week, when a judge ruled that punitive damages could be sought under the Warsaw Convention.
Penny black's insurance week
Penny was troubled to learn Davies' new head of claims operations Jim Pittman has suffered an unfortunate setback following a recent foray into the world of martial arts.
Rehabilitation - joint instruction: The waiting room
Funding has always been an issue for rehabilitation but Andrew Pemberton asks whether the current demand for joint instruction on cases is leading to a 'credit rehab' market.
Legal update - expert shopping: Second bite of the cherry
If a claimant is dissatisfied with an expert's report, they can simply commission a second one. Carol Dalton reports on how defendants can turn this practice to their advantage.
Legal Update - group litigation orders: Here comes the mob
Group litigation orders are increasingly common in the UK but, rather than striking fear into insurers' hearts, Jim Bryant explains how they present opportunities.
Legal update - broker duties: Shared responsibilities
Andrew Blair and Niyi Phiri examine the complex issue of how liability should be shared when the role of the broker is split and negligence claims made.
Legal update - professional negligence: In the firing line
Antony Smith and Rhian Howell examine the latest court activity statistics to analyse which professions are likely to bear the brunt of claims.
Interview - Stephen Lewis, Zurich: Making an entrance
Stephen Lewis has returned to the UK insurance market after eight years to take the position of chief executive of Zurich general insurance. Mairi MacDonald talks to him about his plans for the business.
Postbox: Time to bridge the divide
In response to Phil Bird's article ('Time for change?',www.postonline.co.uk/1567561) published in the 31 December/7 January issue, I wholeheartedly agree with his observations. And, coming from an insurance company background — with the added advantage…
Chartis seconds analyst to fraud bureau
Chartis is seconding an analyst from its financial crime unit to the Insurance Fraud Bureau for three months.