Claims
Insurers defeat fraudsters attempting to claim more than £117 000
Hill Dickinson Fraud Unit and The Co-operative Insurance have cracked down on a fraud ring that attempted to claim over £117 000.
Law Society backs access to justice overhaul
The Law Society has backed Government plans to introduce a regime for ‘class actions’ which it says will enhance access to justice for consumers who have suffered because of anti-competitive behaviour.
Argo poaches Aon's marine claims director
Argo today unveiled Robert Dobson as its new marine claims manager.
Action Claims unveils new brand
Action Claims is rebranding as Action 365 as of today in a move that it hopes will reflect the portfolio of products and services it provides to its broker and insurer clients.
Insurers and Australian government work together in bushfires aftermath
Insurers and the government are helping residents in Tasmania recover following huge bushfires after extraordinarily hot weather.
Drive Assist creditors will not get all their money back
A number of creditors of failed credit hire company Drive Assist will not be paid all of what they are owed, said Zolfo Cooper, the firm’s administrators.
Claims Club monthly missive: 75% of claims managers admit recruitment 'difficulties'
“I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way”
Direct Line Group facing price fixing complaint from Dispatches' Moody
Direct Line Group is facing a joint price fixing complaint by Retail Motor Law and the Vehicle Builders & Repairers Association.
PM: Dangerous driving sentences could be increased
Prime Minister David Cameron has suggested the government will explore increasing the maximum sentence for dangerous driving.
Quarter of crash victims pressured into claiming, says LV
One in four crash claimants say they would never have sought compensation if they hadn’t been pressured by a third party, according to research from LV.
Queensland flood damage bill reaches AUS$290m; costs set to rise
The devastating flooding in Queensland is expected to cost well over AUS$290m as over 25 800 claims have been received by insurers with more to come, according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
Law report: Third parties exonerated in workplace injury case
This law report has been contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Sandy set to generate lengthy legal battles amid deductibles debate
Settlements over the first disputes to arise from claims relating to Superstorm Sandy are unlikely to be reached until the middle of 2014 at the earliest.
Career development: Cunningham Lindsey programme boosts adjusters' numbers
Cunningham Lindsey's ACILA support programme has produced just over 30% of the newly qualified loss adjusters at the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, the firm has claimed.
Opinion: Dispatches: our side of the story
Direct Line Group responds to Channel 4’s recent allegations of customer detriment.
Law report: Ice hockey fan hit by puck loses out after court accepts National Ice Centre employee evidence
This law report has been contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Non-compliance changes procedure
This law report has been contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Insurers and lawyers lock horns over plans to cut recoverable claims costs
The Association of British Insurers has accused claimant lawyers of attempting to derail “crucial” reforms to the electronic personal injury claims portal by launching a judicial review.
View from the Top: The whiplash gold rush
Insurers must ‘respond vigorously’ to glut of spurious last-ditch claims ahead of Laspo implementation.
Market Moves: Reshuffles at Ace Group and Axa represent week's main moves
Ace Group, Axa and Legal & General were the most active firms in the recruitment space this week, with the trio making major reshuffles. Ace rejigged its Europe, Middle East and Africa claims team, Axa added new executives to it direct and partnerships…
DLG warns RTA Portal delay could cost industry £1m a day
The insurance industry faces extra costs of £1m for every day the implementation of an expanded electronic claims portal is delayed according to Direct Line Group.
Law Society warns unrated insurers are 'unknown quantity'
Solicitors have been warned to check the financial strength of an insurer and its ability to pay claims before purchasing their next professional indemnity insurance policy.
Accidents Direct launches new negligence claims division
Accidents Direct has launched a medical negligence claims division after identifying growth in demand for the service.
Like the drugs trade, Cybercrime is not just a US issue
Last year, according to the Norton Cybercrime Report, global cybercrime cost an estimated $388bn. That's $100bn more than the cost of the global black market for marijuana, cocaine and heroin combined. And just like the world's drugs trade, cybercrime is…