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Bruce joins UK General in bid to boost commercial – Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the appointment of Cathie Bruce to the newly created role of commercial managing director at UK General.
Water damage creating costly commercial claims
Approximately 50% of claims made on commercial buildings and contents insurance are for damage cause by escape of water, property insurance specialist Cadogan Keelan Westall has found.
AM Best maintains stable outlook for UK non-life industry
AM Best is maintaining a stable outlook for the UK non-life industry, despite diminishing reserve redundancies and the uncertain economic climate.
Marsh to assist SMEs managing trade credit
Marsh has said it has enhanced its Cover Credit service to assist small to medium enterprises to manage trade credit risk.
Lorega adds new adjuster
Lorega Solutions has appointed Adrian Starr as a chartered loss adjuster.
Ai Claims profits up 38%
Motor claims management firm, Ai Claims, has reported a profit after tax of £2.7m in the year to 30 June 2011 - up 38% on the £1.9m it made the previous financial year.
Japan typhoon causing "minimal" damage
AIR Worldwide has estimated insured losses from Typhoon Roke are between $150m and $600m.
Apil warns against adventure play rules
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has warned that children will be exposed to greater risk of harm if safety measures for adventure activities are watered down.
Merlin Academy sees first batch of students graduate
The first class of students from the Merlin Academy set up last year have completed its accredited Chartered Management Institute Level 2 Certificate in team leading.
My best 11 - David Williams, Axa Commercial Lines
Axa Commercial claims and underwriting chief David Williams picks his best XI for a potential insurance start-up company. Relying on his vast management experience Williams has selected a mix of sporting, celebrity and insurance personalities.
Your Say: Restoring confidence
We read with interest the report on the market survey carried out by LAS Claims Management, described as a ’damning assessment’ of restoration companies in particular.
WNS targets top three spot as delayed property repair business launches
WNS Assistance has launched into the property repair space, eight months after it vowed to become a top three player in the sector.
MYI CEO targets more acquisitions after sealing double deal in a week
McLarens Young International has underlined a period of rapid global expansion with the acquisition of a US-based SME claims adjusting firm, just days after announcing its commitment to the aviation sector.
News analysis: Private equity and the rules of attraction
Private equity firms continue to be enamoured with the claims industry — just why is this?
Expert opinion: A missed opportunity
MP for Blackburn Jack Straw's proposed bill will have no effect on fraud or premiums, says Philip Dicken, strategic partnersip director, New Law.
View from the top: Sleepwalking to a fleet nightmare
New business discounts, cross subsidising and top-line chasing remain rife, says Laurent Matras, managing director, Groupama Insurances.
Law report: Health & safety judgments remain good law despite minor issues
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Time-bar ruling overturned as liability was not established
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Negligence found after tyre blow-out
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Holidaymaker injuries: Making a splash
The popularity in unusual and dangerous crazes performed by holidaymakers has serious implications for the insurance industry.
Whiplash - Britain: The European whiplash capital
With its proportion of whiplash claims far outstripping any other European nation, what must the UK do to curb this cause of claims inflation?
News review 14 - 20 September 2011
A review of news stories which broke between 14 and 20 September 2011.
Lloyd's to only take on "inherently profitable" business plans
Lloyd’s has denied coming down harder on underwriters to write reasonably priced risks but admitted it will be more difficult to convince the market of profitable business plans.
Post Magazine - 22 September 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.