Claims
Spain protests innocence as more countries refuse EHIC
European hospitals accused of trying to profit from insurers
European regulators’ inability to find traction leaves loss adjusters in limbo
FCA regulation and claims certification touted as solutions to IMDII removal
Axa denies complicity after Accident Exchange exhumes Autofocus cases
AE’s chief vows to right wrongs of ‘deceitful’ practices in targeted legal action
Editor's comment: Hit in the pocket home and away
Last week I described fraudsters as the long-standing foe insurers are unable to rid themselves of, and this week, true to form, they struck both home and away in the place it hurts insurers most – their pockets.
Roundtable - Legal Reforms: Jackson reforms: First impressions
Implemented as part of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012, how have the Jackson reforms affected the industry so far – and what will their impact be in the future?
View from the Top: ABS: A Brilliant Solution
With the recent personal injury legal changes coming into force, there’s been much media commentary and debate about the value and purpose of alternative business structure models.
Property Claims 2013: Insurers told to go Down Under
Insurers could boost the industry’s reputation by imitating the Australian model of working closer together to tackle catastrophic claims surges, according to John Pyall, head of Munich Re’s Great Lakes facilitated claims unit.
Property Claims 2013: Cashing-out not always the answer
Axa’s head of commercial property claims has raised concerns that cashing-out on property claims can lead to them being mishandled or resurfacing in the future.
Property Claims 2013: Property profitability under threat, says LV boss O’Roarke
Comparison sites and building practices pose problems
Property Claims 2013: Insurers urged to use fraud register to punish fraudulent policyholders
Industry told of ‘massive obligation to raise awareness around morality’
Market Moves: All quiet on the hiring front as industry resists major appointments
Recruitment activity was muted this week, with insurers unveiling just a smattering of hires and broker activity similarly low key. In an otherwise quiet period, Ace hired an environmental risk manager and Kiln appointed a new non-executive director. BMS…
Law report: Thames refused ‘deposit’ relief
This law report was supplied by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Historic factual dispute between doctor and patient settled via expert GP analysis
This law report was supplied by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: New episode in Phurnacite saga hits defendants hard
This law report has been supplied by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Heavy rain causes “record” Central European flooding
Floods wracking Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic are the worst for 70 years according to catastrophe modeller AIR Worldwide.
Interview: Chris McGloin: Up for the fight
Incoming Airmic chairman Chris McGloin is about to find himself at the forefront of an organisation with a lot on its plate. As he takes the reins during Airmic’s 50th anniversary year, he explains why he’s feeling optimistic
Your Say: Tackle fraud in casualty claims
Reports and speculation that organised fraudsters are now targeting the casualty market are in my opinion valid.
Limited damage expected from Taiwan earthquake
Catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide is not expecting significant insured losses from yesterday's earthquake as it happened in a rural area with little insurance coverage.
Ventris takes Cunningham Lindsey London market role
Former Argent managing director Neil Ventris has been appointed as Cunningham Lindsey’s new London markets director.
Ventris heads to Cunningham Lindsey as Argent appoints new MD
Cunningham Lindsey has recruited Argent Liability Adjusters managing director Neil Ventris, Post can reveal.
Pressure mounts for riot damages reform
MPs and local authorities are keeping up the pressure to get a better deal for property owners and businesses in the wake of the riots of summer 2011.
BGL Group to launch ABS
BGL Group has acquired legal practice Minster Law becoming the latest insurance company to form an alternative business structure.
Cunningham Lindsey promotes two in management shuffle
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has named new leaders for its surveying and contractor network divisions, in a bid to bring fresh ideas to its leadership.
Your Say: Disputing road traffic data
Your article "Whiplash: Whipping up a storm" stated that there had been a 20% decrease in road traffic accidents between 2006 and 2010.