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NY governor demands quicker Sandy response from insurers
New York governor Andrew Cuomo has ordered loss adjusters to visit properties damaged by super storm Sandy within six business days instead of 15.
Cunningham Lindsey puts restoration companies on standby in St Asaph
Cunningham Lindsey this week dispatched property adjusters and surveyors to the flooded Welsh city of St Asaph this week.
Defra lost hundreds of flood insurance letters, says Hull MP
Diana Johnson, MP for Hull North, said the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has lost 300 letters from Hull residents which raised concerns over the future of insurance cover in risk flood areas.
Sart poaches marine underwriter from Ace HK
Sart Underwriting, a Lloyd's coverholder based in Hong Kong, has hired Larry Kwok as chief marine underwriter.
Job cuts will not affect broker service, says DLG
Direct Line Group’s broker facing insurance brand NIG has reiterated its commitment to maintaining its regional footprint despite revealing around 160 roles were at risk.
CII issues equality and diversity good practice guidance
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a new equality and diversity good practice guide for members, employers and the insurance and financial services professions to raise awareness and encourage best practice.
New partner joins Kennedys Hong Kong office
Kennedys Hong Kong office has welcomed a new partner in its Corporate and Commercial Group.
MPs challenge Paterson on flood stand-off
The Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee has called on the government to act quickly to resolve its stand-off with insurers over the provision of affordable flood cover.
Aggregator meerkats get into character on the Corrie set
Compare the Market has this week released a series of short video clips depicting the famous meerkats clan on the set of Coronation Street.
Your Say: A step in the right direction
The tentative approval by the Forum of Insurance Lawyers regarding the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers’ proposal for eliminating fraudulent whiplash claims (‘Apil urged to put words into action on whiplash fraud elimination plan’, www.postonline…
Tens of thousands face being priced out of flood cover
ABI admits its Flood Re model is dead in the water
Editor's comment: Making a stand at last
The Association of British Insurers finally decided this week to reveal the detail of exactly what it is asking government to commit to that will secure affordable flood insurance for 200 000 homes currently facing exorbitant or zero cover come next July.
Three-year court battle results in double-edged compensation precedent
Expansion of potential defendants could spark abuse claim increase
Foil seeks collaboration with industry specialists in bid to maintain relevance
Association proclaims ‘important step for industry harmonisation’
View from the Top: Back to the future
The insurance industry must look to the past and return to a client-focused approach, says Martin Owens
Market Moves: Liberty makes three additions
Liberty was the most active recruiter this week, with Liberty International Underwriters appointing two senior underwriters to its aviation team and Liberty Syndicates adding a class underwriter to its war and terrorism unit.
JLT calls on government to back Flood Re
JLT is urging businesses to lobby MPs in a bid to impress on the government the urgent need to agree a flood insurance solution to replace the Statement of Principles when it expires next year.
Chubb Europe hires casualty claims manager
Chubb's European arm has appointed Lisa Payne-Lawrey as European casualty claims manager.
Torrential rainfall to create £14m used car market claims
AA Insurance has warned that the used car market could be swamped with flood-damaged cars following the extreme weather of recent weeks.
Clyde & Co partner joins Chubb
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe has appointed Lisa Payne-Lawrey, pictured, as European casualty claims manager.
Competition Commission investigation unlikely to affect motor premiums
The Competition Commission’s investigation into the motor insurance market is likely to do no more than cause reputation damage, Standard & Poor's has predicted.
Auto Restore acquires competitor
Auto Restore has acquired Midlands-based ADR Accident Repair Centre Group including its 11 bodyshops.
RSA sends emergency response vehicle to flooded Welsh city
RSA yesterday sent an emergency response vehicle to St Asaph in Wales to offer advice and support to residents after the River Elwy burst its banks.