Claims
Allianz to pay Argos-parent £11m for warranty products
Allianz is to pay Argos-owner Home Retail Group £11m under a profit share agreement relating to the run-off of warranty insurance policies.
Seel calls for industry donations to Air Ambulances
Thornside founder David Seel is calling on insurers that work with claims arising from human emergencies to donate £1 to the Air Ambulance service for every policy they sell.
Quindell notches £480m of new business for Q1
Quindell Group has exceeded internal targets for growth in Q1, recording £480m worth of new business in the first three months of the year.
IRM criticises government's 'fingers crossed' approach to risk management
The recent flooding episode has highlighted shortcomings in the government’s approach to risk events according to chairman of the Institute of Risk Management, Richard Anderson.
Insurers face £1.1bn floods and storm bill says ABI
Claims for flooding and storm damage this winter will see insurers pay out £1.1bn according to figures from the Association of British Insurers.
Quindell law firm taking legal action on PI cold call claims
Quindell-owned Silverbeck Rymer is set to take legal action over a recording suggesting the firm is backing the inducement of claims from non-fault accident victims.
GAB Robins expands construction & engineering with senior hires
GAB Robins UK has appointed Andrew McDonald and Mike Hornby to senior adjusting and technical roles as part of the ongoing expansion of its construction & engineering operation.
CILA rejects fears over asbestos risk to loss adjusters handling flood claims
Expert warns of a ‘high risk’ of adjusters being unwittingly contaminated.
Thomas named Asia head of claims at Willis
After 11 years Neil Thomas has moved from Willis' energy and property claims team to become head of claims, Asia at the international broker.
BIA Countdown: Industry stalwart Gerry Loughney on 20 years of the BIAs
Since their inception, the British Insurance Awards have become the unrivalled badge of excellence for the insurance sector, raising standards across the industry through their showcasing of best‑of‑breed performance and innovation.
Fraud Focus: Catching up with motor fraud
Are the days of motor insurance fraudsters numbered? Playing devil’s advocate, you might be forgiven for thinking that is the case.
XCS boss talks up Lloyd's future as rivals eye volume claims share
Xchanging Claims Services boss Paul Bermingham has moved to underline his firm’s continued prominence in the Lloyd’s market and accused rival claims operations of attempting to undermine XCS’s position.
Interview: Bill Paton: The other side of the telescope
When Bill Paton departed Zurich after three decades in general insurance, he took a short hop to law firm DAC Beachcroft to view life from the other side of the table.
GAB joins customer service institute
GAB Robins has joined the Institute of Customer Service, committing to help all staff undertake targeted qualifications within two years.
Household: On steady ground?
How is the household insurance market coping with the cost of claims from extreme weather events and the aggregator‑induced focus on pricing?
International: Asia: Living with disasters
The insurance community is playing an increasingly important role in helping vulnerable communities in Asia adapt to climate change both before and after a disaster.
Legal Update: Jurisdiction: Noteworthy arguments raised in pre-Rome II German road traffic accident case
Alistair Kinley details an ongoing case with ramifications for claims with foreign elements.
In Series: Data: Weeding out fraud
With organised fraud costing the insurance industry an estimated £392m a year, is increased use of data the key to winning the battle?
Charles Taylor appoints three to London energy team
Charles Taylor Adjusting has made three appointments in its London energy loss adjusting team including Mike Riley as energy director.
Claims Conference Asia: A CCTV on fraud
Ahead of the Claims Conference Asia 2014 Andrew Tjaardstra, editor, Asia, Post interviews Chris Fordham, managing partner, fraud investigation & dispute services, Asia-Pacific, EY and Jack Jia, director, fraud investigation & dispute services, EY at EY’s…
Ace integrates claims and underwriting information online
Insurer Ace is integrating its claims and underwriting information on an internet-based system accessible on tablets.
60 Xchanging claims roles in redundancy consultation
60 claims staff on Xchanging’s property, binding and reinsurance teams have been put at risk of redundancy in a consultation process due to run to the end of June.
GAB loses out on Lloyds Bank claims contract
Lloyds Bank has decided against renewing a claims contract with GAB Robins, moving all overflow business over to Crawford, Post can reveal.
Equity activates Quindell Challenger tools
Motor insurer Equity has this week activated new tools from Quindell focusing on claims, policies and management intelligence.