Claims
Interview: Charlotte Halkett and Darius Medora, Buzzvault Insurance
Charlotte Halkett, one of the founding members of Insure the Box, caused waves when she moved to launch an insurance business of a removals booking firm Buzz Move in September last year.
CNA Hardy's Dave Brosnan on bumps in the road as businesses go global
Boards shouldn't turn their attention away from corporate, compliance and supply chain risks, warns Dave Brosnan, CEO of CNA Hardy Europe.
IFB enters partnership with Mohawk Security to boost investigation strategies
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has signed a contract with Mohawk Security in order to more effectively combat fraud.
Analysis: Product recalls: Bringing it back
Whether it’s a tumble dryer that catches fire or baby milk that’s contaminated with salmonella, an increase in safety concerns is putting product recall insurance in the spotlight. With the frequency and severity of claims on the up, there are concerns…
No immediate threat to Allianz Bristol claims team
Personal injury claims handlers in Allianz’s Bristol office will not be placed under employment consultation as part of the Allianz-LV merger.
Professional services most at risk of fraudulent instruction as incidents quadruple in 2017
Professional services are most at risk of fraudulent instruction as incidents reported to Beazley quadruple in 2017.
Driverless car data access a 'big priority' for ABI
Insurers need to have access to the accident data produced by connected cars, a conference heard.
London market makes ‘significant step’ with new claims model
The London market has launched a claims model to simplify how claims are handled in an effort to improve client service and streamline claims agreement across the market.
Clearer definition of autonomous driving needed: Thatcham
The government needs to clearly define what constitutes autonomous driving in order that insurers can properly determine liability, a conference heard.
MIB could help OEMs share accident data with insurers
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau could act as a platform for car manufacturers to share with insurers accident data generated by autonomous vehicles, a conference heard.
Analysis: Insurers likely to feel impact of sexual harassment claims
With sexual harassment cases hitting the headlines, how will the insurance industry be affected – both internally and externally?
Allianz to make up to 80 further redundancies in claims restructure
Allianz is placing a further 80 jobs at risk of redundancy amid a restructure of its claims operation.
Editor's comment: An explosive start to the year
I started this year in style watching the fireworks over Sleeping Beauty’s castle at Disneyland Paris. Looking at January’s headlines the insurance industry has also started this year with a bang.
Interview: ABC Investors - Bunker, Cassidy, Castle, Horton and O’Roarke
With their restrictive covenants expiring at the end of 2017, the former LV general insurance management are now free to re-enter the market. Jonathan Swift speaks to the quintet about their new consortium ABC Investors, digital innovation and what it…
Underwriters urged to establish policy provisions for drone usage
Traditional aviation policies are unlikely to address the emerging risks presented by the increased use in drones.
Brokers informed: Real world threats demand bespoke solutions
High-net-worth individuals may be concerned by online threats, but it’s physical attacks that worry them most. Tara Parchment, Chubb’s head of European personal risk services, analyses the numbers.
Brokers informed: The perils of escape of water claims for HNW clients
Escape of water claims are reaching an all-time high and the risk can be even more prevalent in the high-net-worth sector. From bespoke wet rooms to expensive technology, with homeowners away for extended periods, the damage can prove complex and…
This week: Technology, treasury and trade credit
I'm not sure who was more excited about technology in our house this week, my son discovered that virtual pets in the form of Tamagotchi are making a comeback in the UK this year while I learnt a bar has opened where robots make you cocktails.
Aspen takes $245m underwriting loss in Q4
Aspen expects to post a $245m underwriting loss in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Rising Star: Ben Mear, Claims Consortium Group
Mear began his career as a claims handler. He has worked his way up to team leader
Composite Legal Expenses acquires business and assets of General Protection Limited
Composite Legal Expenses has acquired the business and assets of York-based firm General Protection Limited.
Clyde & Co pilots online personal injury arbitration platform
Clyde & Co is piloting an online arbitration system for personal injury claims.
LV's Martin Milliner on delivering the insurance promise
Some insurers waited until their policyholders' frustration made the headlines to give some comfort after the Liverpool car park fire, regrets Martin Milliner, director of claims at LV, urging the profession to deliver on its promises in order to build…
Carillion collapse to cost industry £31m
Trade credit insurers expect to pay £31m to help businesses recover following the collapse of construction giant Carillion, according to figures from the Association of British Insurers.