Claims
Axa Art working on Glasgow School of Art fire
Specialist insurer Axa Art is working with fire authorities to remove the Glasgow School of Art’s collection, as well as taking damaged items for assessment.
Arag notches 9% increase in GWP for 2013
Legal expenses insurer Arag has seen its UK operation boosted by expanded gross written premiums for 2013, while profits have also improved.
One fifth of claimants unhappy with insurers' communication skills
One fifth of insurance claimants consider their insurer has poor communication skills, according to research from EDM Group.
25% of UK workforce at risk of noise induced hearing loss
A quarter of the UK’s workforce are at an increased risk of noise induced hearing loss because they use headphones while at work, according to a study from an audio technology company.
Welcome to the bizarre world of insurance fraud
by Sally Griffiths, director at VFM Services Ltd
Thailand curfew after military coup
Following a military coup in Thailand on 22 May, a 10pm to 5am curfew is in place meaning travel insurance may become invalid.
TT Club promotes Kempkens to claims director role
Transport, freight and logistics insurer the TT Club has promoted regional claims head Robert Kempkens to claims director, replacing the retiring Phil Nichols.
Insurers predict Riot Act rethink after Sony fire ruling in industry’s favour
Parliament ‘almost certain to change the law’ regarding consequential losses
Homeserve UK profits half in three years
Homeserve has seen its UK profits slump to £53.4m, just over half of its equivalent figure of £104.3m in 2011.
Lloyd’s could face claims from missing Malaysian plane’s search operation
Flight MH370 loss is higher than initial estimates due to ongoing search
Trade Voice: Bringing the law up to date
As the British Insurance Law Association celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Law Commissions of England and Wales and of Scotland conclude the second part of their project to reform insurance law.
North of the border: A case of contributory negligence
A recent case provided a rare example of a pedestrian being more at fault than a driver in an accident claim
Cunningham Lindsey hires Scott for global broker role
Chris Scott has been appointed Cunningham Lindsey global specialty markets development director.
ABI strikes back at claims of government deal over Mesothelioma Act
The Association of British Insurers has hit back at claims it entered into a deal with government over changes to the Mesothelioma Act saying the debate is dominated by the vested interests of claimant solicitors.
Voice of the Future: Anna Vidgen
Post talks to talented newcomers about what attracted them to insurance. This week it's the turn of Anna Vidgen of the claims team at Starr Underwriting Agents.
GI Ombudsman complaints down 6% for 2013/14
General insurance products have been responsible for almost 2000 fewer complaints made to the Financial Ombudsman Service for the year ending 31 March 2014.
Innovation Group pre tax profits down 29%
Claims specialist Innovation Group has unveiled a hefty slump in pre-tax profits for the six months to 31 March.
Flood Re CEO Woolgrove to address Post's Disaster: Risk & Response event
The acting Flood Re CEO Tom Woolgrove has been added to the impressive speaker roster for the upcoming Post event, Disaster: Risk and Response.
Crawford tipped for Buckley Scott deal
Loss adjusting giant Crawford is looking to grow its construction and engineering presence through acquisition, with Lancashire-based Buckley Scott hotly tipped as a target.
Tens of thousands hit by huge flooding in Bosnia and Serbia
Over 40 people have died and thousands of people have been left temporarily homeless after three months of rain fell across three days in Serbia and Bosnia.
Vietnam riots cost insurers
Following an outburst of rioting in Vietnam Cathay Century Insurance has had 35 claims from customers which could cost the firm at least $3.5m.
Agrical forms board of directors amid exec changes
Loss adjuster Agrical has expanded its senior management team with the formation of a board of executive directors.
Market loss from Flight MH370 could reach $350m
Allianz has revealed the total claims cost for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 could be as much as $350m (£208m).
Biba 2014: Axa approves second phase of transparency project
The second pilot phase of Axa's project to increase transparency in the claims process has been given the green light, with around 100 brokers set to take part.