Claims
Inflation may pose ‘real problem’ for reinsurers – Swiss Re
Swiss Re exec claims reinsurers will face higher claims costs in the next few years if “rampant” inflation erodes reserves and rates for coverage fail to keep pace.
Equitas wins legal battle over Lloyd's claims
Randall & Quilter to consider next step
Questgates swoops for rival’s PI team
Loss adjuster to acquire additional business as a result of move
Tropical Cyclone Phyan hits off coast of Mumbai
Tropical Cyclone Phyan hits India’s western coast near the commercial capital, Mumbai, prompting evacuations and storm warnings.
Respiratory rulings
Placing too much reliance on experts who may not have used reliable tests to make a diagnosis for medico-legal purposes can harm a claimant's case, reports Chris Price.
To catch a thief
Judgment in the recent case against Moore Stephens raised two issues of particular interest. Suzanne Kearney and Richard Highley explain the implications.
Show your hand
A more open approach to claimants funding arrangements has benefited defendants and professional indemnity insurers — but full disclosure is what's needed, say Julian Miller and Tom Ataii.
Expense spared
With insurers seeking to cut costs, legal spend is an obvious target. Companies are now looking beyond the 'magic circle' firms, seeking fixed rate deals and even cutting outsourced work altogether, writes Victoria Riccalton.
Environment Agency to increase flood protection to 200 000 homes
Promise included in 2010-2015 corporate strategy.
Insurance bosses expect regulatory costs to rise
KPMG survey shows 52% expect red tape to significantly impact balance sheets
Ida downgraded to a tropical storm
Ida, which threatened the US Gulf of Mexico as a hurricane, has been downgraded to a tropical storm.
Lloyd's 2012 challenge
Jon Francis, manager of business development at Whittington, examines Lloyd's claims performance and what the next step is for the market.
IIB in loss adjusting tie-up
CEO Bradshaw believes members will benefit from Questgates move.
Motor fleet specialist joins QBE
Doug Jenkins joins insurer's Chelmsford operation