Claims
First Assist expands rehab services
First Assist is expanding its quality accredited rehabilitation services with the creation of a dedicated centre based at its Purley head office.
Former HBoS manager Pittman confirms loss adjusting return after a decade away
Former Halifax household claims boss Jim Pittman has joined Merlin Professional Claims Services as service centre director.
IBM to trial new Lloyd's Exchange messaging service
IBM has signed an agreement with Lloyd's to trial the new Lloyd's Exchange messaging service.
Crash for cash pair sentenced
Two men who were part of a gang which put in hundreds of bogus car accident claims worth almost three million pounds have been sentenced .
Improving processes and customer experience: the potential for self-service technology
David Williams, Axa Insurance's managing director of claims and IBM's Brian Jewsbury debate self service technology.
The facts about plaques
Tom Jones confuses "our tired old mantra" (The Claimant's View, 12 March, p10) with the facts. As he...
Looking back
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance ne...
Employer not liable for warehouse accident
Ammah v Kuehne and Nagel Ltd (Court of Appeal - 22 January 2009)
Going the extra mile: the benefits of TCF
Roundtable: TCF
Arag snaps up ATE
Legal insurance specialist Arag has strengthened its position in the after-the-event market with the...
Plaques ruling could "open floodgates"
The insurance industry has voiced concern that pleural plaques legislation passed by the Scottish pa...
Garwyn against culture of settlement
Garwyn has urged insurers to consider taking disputes to court rather than agreeing a quick settleme...
Date of knowledge claim appeal
Rogers v East Kent Hospital NHS Trust (Queen's Bench Division - 22 January 2009)
Appointment at Keoghs
Keoghs has appointed Edward Armitage as finance director. He joins from Overclockers UK. Mr Armita...
Legal analysis: interim payments - In the meantime
The recent Eeles v Cobham Hire judgment overturned an interim payment decision. Stephen Hazelton reports on the ramifications of this outcome
Security guard concealed medical history
Widlake v BAA Plc (Queen's Bench Division - 28 November 2008)
Absolute revamps as TCF Corporate
Absolute Fraud Management has rebranded as TCF Corporate following the management's decision to rest...
Post web seminar - self service technology
Post held a live online web seminar earlier this week which debated the role of self service technlogy by insurance businesses. To watch a video recording of the seminar which was hosted by Anthony Gould, group editor in chief of Post and included…
US Treasury to deduct executive bonuses from latest $30bn bailout
The US Department of the Treasury has written to the US House of Representatives to say that it will deduct millions from AIG's rescue package in lieu of payments given to the insurer's staff in terms of bonuses.
NY Attorney General accuses AIG CEO Liddy of bonuses 'cover up'
The Office of the New York Attorney General has written to Edward Liddy, chairman & CEO of AIG, accusing it of a cover up over detailing bonuses paid to employees.
PI claims costs hike will hit insurers, says Weightmans
Insurers need to brace themselves for an above-inflation increase in personal injury claims costs and make sure they update their reserves accordingly when amended regulations come into force next month, according to law firm Weightmans.
Arag acquires network
Arag, the Bristol based legal insurance specialist, has strengthened its position in the after-the-event market with the purchase of leading intermediary ATE Ltd for an undisclosed sum.
AEG chief says promoter 'would be willing to self-insure' for Michael Jackson concerts
AEG's chief executive has said that the concert promotions company would be willing to self-insure Michael Jackson should there be a shortfall in coverage for the singer for all of his concerts, the Daily Telegraph has reported.
ABI attacks Scottish Parliament vote on asbestos bill
The Association of British Insurers has hit out at yesterday's vote by the Scottish Parliament to pass the Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) (Scotland) Bill. The trade body claims SMPs have ignored the facts about pleural plaques, and it could have…