Claims
Doctor and solicitor jailed over false medical report
A solicitor and doctor have been jailed for a combined sentence of 21 months after the pair were found guilty of assisting in a fraudulent insurance claim.
Insurers respond to cyber threat to railways
Traditional insurance policies do not cover emerging threats to the railway posed by cyber hackers, a conference heard.
This Month in Post: Top 100 teachings
My first three weeks reporting on the insurance industry has taught me how broad the sector is. Covering the claims beat I'm expecting to be learning more about escape of water, floods and storms. Our Top 100 UK insurers ranking has already shown me how…
Davies has ‘no limits’ to acquisitive ambition
Davies Group said it doesn’t have “limits to its ambition” over acquisitions, as the company saw earnings grow by 47%.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2018 - full list of winners
Keoghs partner James Heath, pictured, was handed the achievement prize at the Fraud Awards last night in what proved to be a fruitful night for the law firm.
Insurtech research 2018
From the app that arranges insurance for a day to the online service that pays claims in less than one minute, digital technology has transformed the face of the insurance sector. Post takes a closer look at the insurtech movement and its partnership…
Travel insurance: Transforming and challenging through digital technology
The insurance market and the tourism industry have not always had reputations for embracing the latest technology. But things are changing and digital advances such as geo-location and data analytics will only help accelerate the pace of change
Travel insurance: Making sure winter sports cover doesn't go downhill
Despite the large amounts of money associated with booking and kitting out for winter sports holidays, there will still be skiers and snowboarders heading overseas this winter with inappropriate cover. What are insurers doing to prevent policyholders…
Analysis: How regulation could clip the wings of CMCs
In six months’ time, claims management companies will fall under the umbrella of the Financial Conduct Authority.
Top 100 UK insurers 2018
In 2017, the combined underwriting results of the largest 100 UK non-life insurers improved but remained in the red. How well did insurers perform under pressure from strong competition and unfavourable claims trends?
This week in Post: Swipe right for Swinton
As Swinton meets its match in Ardonagh, the insurance courtship game has continued to hit headlines.
Aviva simplifies claims process for home
Aviva has implemented a ‘three question’ process for customers claiming on their home insurance.
Dual pricing complaint likely to result in ‘significant market change’
The super complaint over dual pricing is likely to result in “serious and profound” change in the insurance market, analysts believe.
Analysis: The real risks of business travel
Business travel insurance might cover the same risks as leisure policies but, because it underwrites and compensates differently, it places a much stronger emphasis on risk management
Video: Crif's Sara Costantini on improving fraud detection in commercial lines
Sara Costantini, director at Crif Decision Solutions, discusses the topic of fraud in the commercial space with Post commissioning editor Cecile Brisson.
Supply chain focus: How ADAS is shifting the goalposts in motor repair
With positive claims experience being one of the most important aspects of policyholder retention, the impact of the supplier on their journey will come under increased scrutiny. And motor claims is no different writes Pete Marsden of National…
Supply chain focus: How TPAs view the changing landscape
Supply chain procurement continues to evolve against a backdrop of consolidation among both insurers and third party administrators. Edward Murray looks at how tendering is changing from the demands on suppliers to the length of partnerships
Supply chain focus: Aligning cultures when choosing partners
With an increasing focus on CSR and technology, choosing partners that can align with an insurer's core values has arguably never been more important. Edward Murray looks at the factors supply chain managers now consider important when choosing the…
Zurich settles two claims from Westminster terror attacks
Exclusive: Two victims of the Westminster terror attacks have had compensation paid by Zurich, the insurer of the hire car.
Analysis: Application interrogation
People who want to insure their home can’t always answer technical questions about their property. Insurers are calling on digital technologies to overhaul the whole application process
Lloyd’s sees diminished results even as it shrugs off 2017 losses
Lloyd’s H1 pre-tax profit was down 51% on the same period last year, even as the Corporation saw improvements in its combined ratio.
Atradius' Stuart Ramsden on Brexit insolvencies - and credit insurance becoming a business essential
Brexit and other uncertainties have increased business insolvencies and demand for trade credit insurance, writes Stuart Ramsden, head of commercial for UK & Ireland at Atradius.
CII warns 'long way to go' even as gender pay gap numbers fall
Gender pay gap figures at the Chartered Insurance Institute have fallen in the last year, but the organisation says there is still a "long way to go".
Hurricane Florence insured losses in the billions, flooding may still 'worsen'
Insured losses from Hurricane Florence are likely to be between $1.7bn and $4.6bn, Air Worldwide estimates.