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Insurers dismiss MP’s fear that medical panels could become their ‘captives’
Pre-medical offers remain a fraud concern for Apil.
Vietnam escapes worst of Haiyan
Typhoon Haiyan, which devastated many islands in the Philippines over the weekend, weakened to a category 1 storm before striking Vietnam.
Fraud Conference 2013: Cybercrime threat needs to move up the agenda to boardroom level
Fighting cybercrime should be an executive board consideration, insurer panellists at Post’s Fraud conference in London said last week.
Fraud Conference 2013: Insurers demand fundamental reassessment on data sharing
Concerns have been raised about plans by the Chartered Insurance Institute to reform data sharing between insurers and others using section 29(3) of the Data Protection Act.
Fraud Conference 2013: ABI considers anti-fraud advertising campaign to drive message home
The Association of British Insurers may consider advertising in the national media to tackle public perception of insurance fraud, its head of property fraud and specialist lines Aidan Kerr has said.
Riot Damages Act recommendations could lead to improved underwriting
Recommendations in the independent review of the Riot (Damages) Act 1886 could be a blessing in disguise for insurers according to industry insiders.
C-Suite: The market needs MFN clauses
Anyone following the debate around ‘most favoured nation’ clauses could certainly be forgiven for getting lost in the hype and conjecture. But one undeniable result of all the scrutiny is that the issue has truly divided the insurance industry.
C-Suite: Let’s get back to service
Insurers that prioritise cost when selecting legal partners are ‘fobbing off’ customers to the lowest bidder.
View from the Top: Roll out the red carpet
The final quarter of the year is a time for reflection when we pause to look back on what the year brought our way, what we achieved and where we can improve. This is also the season of awards ceremonies to celebrate the achievements of the best across…
Telematics key in combatting motor fraud, according to Octo
Octo Telematics is predicting telematics products could see the end of motor fraud tactics such as crash for crash schemes and bogus whiplash claims.
Devastation escalates after Philippines' super typhoon Haiyan
Catastrophe modelling firm AIR Worldwide says devastation in the Philippines following last week’s super typhoon Haiyan is continuing to escalate.
Insurers warned to brace for escape of water claims surge
IFIC Forensics has warned insurers to brace themselves for an influx of escape of waterclaims, as weather experts forecast the beginning of the coldest winter in 100 years this November.
North East sees biggest rise in road deaths and injuries
The North East of England has seen the biggest increase in accident rates for killed and seriously injured people in 2012, according to IAM’s analysis of recent data produced by the Department for Transport.
Thousands dead after one of strongest typhoons in history
The death toll could surpass 10,000 in the Philippines as the country counts the costs of typhoon Haiyan which made landfall over the weekend.
Riot Damages Act consultation will be out by December
Policing, criminal justice and victims minister Damian Green has confirmed the government will launch a public consultation on the Riot Damages Act 1886 by the end of the year.
RMS predicts Haiyan as strongest tropical cyclone in history
Catastrophe risk modelling firm RMS has said category five super typhoon Haiyan, which hit the Philippines today, could be the strongest tropical cyclone in history.
Medical whiplash panels at risk of being insurers' 'captives' MP tells Commons
Independent medical panels were criticised in a parliamentary debate yesterday on motor insurance and whiplash claims, as being at risk of becoming 'captives' of the insurance industry.
Further reviews of Jackson reforms unlikely, Justice Ramsey says
The judge in charge of overseeing the implementation of the Jackson reforms has said it is unlikely further areas of the recommendations will come under review.
Fraudster granny handed three months in jail pending appeal
A grandmother who falsely tried to claim £750 000 for an injury has been handed a jail sentence pending appeal for contempt of court.
Join a fantastic evening for claims professionals in Asia
There is still an opportunity to attend the Claims Awards Asia on 19 November in Hong Kong, a fabulous networking opportunity for claims professionals in Asia.
Zurich's Cawley set to depart as insurer unveils 121 job losses
Zurich’s UK personal lines claims director Jon Cawley will leave the company at the end of this year, as part of a restructure of the firm’s UK personal lines and property claims teams.
Munich Re targets €3bn profit for 2013 after weak Q3
Munich Re believes profit of €3bn (£2.5bn) to be “achievable” for the full year after achieving profit of €2.2bn for the first nine months.
AIR Worldwide estimates total windstorm losses could reach £1.9bn
Catastrophe modelling firm AIR Worldwide has estimated total insured losses from windstorm Christian will range between €1.5bn and €2.3bn (£1.9bn).
Ventris leaves Cunningham Lindsey 'by mutual consent'
Neil Ventris, director, London markets, is to leave Cunningham Lindsey UK after five months in the role.