Claims
Asian claims power
Claims is often touted as the shop window of insurance, and claims departments in Europe have been given increasing power. Sam Barrett finds out why the same is not true of Asia.
Esure reshuffles board with three appointments
Esure Group Holdings has appointed group finance director Andrew Whitehouse to become the insurer’s first chief risk officer.
Quake models to bridge gap in growing market
Aon Benfield has launched new Algeria and Morocco earthquake models, aimed at providing a more reliable estimation of losses insured properties face in these countries.
Is a hard market dawning in Germany?
With the Eurozone crisis, impending Solvency II regulations, and deteriorating loss ratios in certain lines, Francesca Nyman asked German insurers whether the market will harden in the next 12 months.
Industrial deafness: Noise nuisance
Despite decreasing employment in high-risk industries, some insurers are reporting a 50% increase in industrial deafness claims over the past two years. What's behind the rise, and should insurers worry that this is the new whiplash?
Your say: Walk-away fraud must be proved
Claimants who withdraw or do not pursue claims are not necessarily fraudsters, says Steve Jackson.
In Series: External data perception - Changing perceptions
How can the industry make consumers more comfortable with the collection and use of their personal data?
Direct Group eyes US expansion following sale to Ryan Specialty Group
Direct Group chief executive Derek Coles intends to take advantage of new opportunities to enter international territories following the completion of the firm's sale to Ryan Specialty Group.
Debate on FCA regulation of CMCs reaches parliament
The Association of British Insurers received government endorsement for its proposals that claims management companies should be regulated by the incoming Financial Conduct Authority after dismissing proposed Claims Management Regulator changes as …
Apil urged to 'put words into action' on whiplash fraud elimination plan
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers' often frosty relationship with the insurance industry has shown signs of thawing after its proposal for eliminating fraudulent whiplash claims was met with tentative approval.
Plumeri puts Sandy industry losses at $50bn
Outgoing Willis chairman and chief executive Joe Plumeri believes that insured losses arising from superstorm Sandy could be up to 10 times higher than the early industry estimates of $5bn (£3.15bn).
Post magazine - 15 November 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Solar flares threaten to leave underwriters in the dark
Power and utility underwriters might not be aware of the threat of solar flares to the world's electrical generation infrastructure, warned lawyers and space weather experts.
Gender directive to price 25% of women off the road
Female drivers could be forced off the road when the new European gender ruling comes into force 21 December 2012.
Editor's comment: Harmony at last? Maybe not...
Last week was busy for insurers at Parliament. First, something unusual happened in Westminster's corridors of power that could spell good news for the insurance industry.
Analysts point to Go Compare MBO as Esure prepares for IPO
Commentators believe it is "no coincidence" that Go Compare is to strategically review the business as its major shareholder Esure gears up for a float, some suggesting that the aggregator might stage a management buyout.
Markel places collectables cover on broker e-trading system
Specialist insurer Markel UK has launched the first personal lines product on its broker e-trading system.
Citizens Advice calls for clampdown on CMCs
The Citizens Advice Bureau has called for a ban on cold-calling by claims management firms after a survey revealed that nine out of 10 people were plagued by them in a 12-month period.
Woodgate & Clark named adjuster of the year
Woodgate & Clark was the big winner at the inaugural Post Magazine Loss Adjusting Awards, scooping the gongs for Best Overall Service in Major Loss and Adjuster of the Year 2012.
Government launches consultation to use MID as insurance evidence
Drivers could benefit from less motor insurance red tape after a government consultation to scrap the legal requirement to issue paper-based certificates was launched today.
Scor attributes £5.7bn GWP to a 'robust' business approach
Global reinsurer Scor delivered a 13% jump in gross written premiums to €7.2bn (£5.7bn) in the first nine months of the year owing to "increased visibility in the industry".
QBE scales back profit margin estimates as Sandy losses swell
Global insurer QBE has estimated its insured losses from super storm Sandy will be between £220.4m ($350m) and £283m ($450m).
RSA on alert after man appears in court a year on from M5 crash
RSA will "continue to monitor matters closely" after the provider of a fireworks display at Taunton Rugby Club was charged with seven counts of manslaughter following a pile-up on the M5 last November.
Superstorm Sandy: direct wind not to blame for buildings damage
Damage from storm surge and flooding caused by superstorm Sandy is widespread and extensive, but there is only minor damage to buildings from direct wind, according to a report released today by Willis Re.