Claims
Lack of co-operation 'costs motor insurance £230m'
A lack of co-operation among motor insurers could be costing the industry more than £230m, according to the Chartered Insurance Institute Claims Faculty's New Generation Group.
Defendants face stiff challenge on subrogation inflation argument
The recent verdict in RSA's high-profile subrogation case could pose challenges for insurers wishing to dispute increased pricing on motor claims in court, according to Temple Garden Chambers barrister Aidan Ellis.
Ace shuffles European technical team
Ace has appointed Gilbert Flepp and Hervé Cosson to its continental Europe team with immediate effect.
Whiplash still on the agenda insists MoJ, as consultation delayed again
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that the promised consultation on whiplash remains on its agenda, despite being delayed as a consequence of last week's government reshuffle.
Michael Jackson promoter withdraws £11m insurance claim
Michael Jackson's former concert promoter is to withdraw a £10.9m insurance claim over the pop star's cancelled shows.
Ai Claims gains first CII accreditation
Accident management company Ai Claims Solutions' operations manager has become the first member of team to be awarded a Chartered Insurance Institute qualification.
'You will get caught,' Aviva warns fraudsters
Aviva has warned fraudsters against submitting bogus claims ahead of the Association of British Insurers' fraud conference tomorrow.
Lorega supplier joins adjusting team
Loss recovery insurance specialist Lorega has appointed Martin Almond as a chartered loss adjuster in its loss adjusting subsidiary, Lorega Solutions.
Insurers criticise claimant bodies for 'dragging their feet' over RTA portal
The insurance industry almost withdrew its support for extending the RTA Portal to include employers' liability claims last week, after growing increasingly frustrated with delays to the plan.
Brokers to receive increased commission under new government initiative
Members of the British Insurance Brokers' Association will receive commission levels up to 15% when they place trade credit insurance through the UK Export Finance Initiative, with immediate effect.
FOS receives 1500 PPI complaints a day
Mis-sold payment protection insurance complaints reached 1500 a day in the first six months of 2012, according to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Yorkshire policyholders lose flood cover
Commercial policyholders in Yorkshire have accused insurers of jeopardising their futures by failing to provide them with flood cover.
Antony Hodari acquires Liverpool law firm
Manchester personal injury law firm Antony Hodari has bought Paul Rooney Partnership.
Defra considers Statement of Principles replacement
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has broken its silence about flood insurance and is still considering options for a replacement to the Statement of Principles.
Tawa puts itself up for sale
Specialist insurance investor Tawa has unveiled plans to sell the business and is seeking potential offers.
Cremin climbs career ladder at Garwyn
Liability loss adjuster Garwyn has promoted Paul Cremin to branch manager at its Bristol office.
GAB Robins appoints ex-Cunningham Lindsey adjuster
GAB Robins has recruited Maggie Cowing, pictured, to the newly created position of head of major and complex loss.
AGCS unveils new reputation protection product
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty is to launch a new product next month designed to help companies protect their reputation in times of crisis.
Post Blog: Fighting fire with fire
With fraudsters sharing inforamtion, and the insurance industry and authorities failing to follow suit, are criminals gaining a competitive advantage? June Lynch explains.
Biba calls for ban on banks selling general insurance direct
British Insurance Brokers' Association chief executive Eric Galbraith, pictured, has thrown his weight behind Martin Wheatley's pledge to toughen up on the mis-selling of financial products.
Recession fuelling surge in fraudulent claims
Insurance fraud is on the rise again, according to an Insurance Fraud Investigators Group report.
Merlin liability head joins Williams Pitt
Merlin's head of UK liability, Chris Lewis, is to join loss adjuster Williams Pitt on Monday.
Chartis enters sole tied agent agreement with HNW broker
Chartis Private Client Group has entered into an exclusive arrangement with broker Markham Private Clients, which will become its sole tied agent.
FSA to investigate Lloyds Bank over PPI mis-selling
The Financial Services Authority has launched an investigation into the Lloyds Banking Group over payment protection mis-selling.