Claims
Blow for Buckley Scott as trio quits for rival firms
Manchester-based loss adjuster Buckley Scott has lost two directors and a manager to rival firms.
Guest comment - Referral fees: Take off the blinkers
The banning of referral fees should just be the beginning of a wider overhaul of the civil litigation system, argues Groupama managing director Laurent Matras.
Post history - 30 years ago: Toxteth riots leave insurers with big bill
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from 30 years ago reveals.
Cardiff office to stay despite Zurich job cuts
Zurich has vowed to maintain a presence in Cardiff despite plans to make sweeping redundancies as part of its return to the direct insurance market.
L&G and Merlin set to review partnership deal
A claims partnership between Legal & General and Merlin that was heralded as a benchmark for others is set for review as the deal runs into its third year.
Commercial insurance reform back on agenda
The Law Commission has turned its attention to reforming commercial insurance pre-contract law after confirming a second consultation paper will be published this winter.
Davies Group set to sell for more than £60m
Davies Group is expected to be sold for a bid of more than £60m, after its majority shareholder embarked on an auction process.
Credit hire - Common structure: Under the bonnet of credit hire costs
Melanie Mooney looks at suspect commercial arrangements between credit hire firms and repairing garages and considers what the industry can do to fight the practice.
British Insurance Awards 2011: Rising to the occasion
With the exceptionally high standard and sheer number of entries for this year’s British Insurance Awards, our panel of industry experts faced a tough task in picking out the winners in each category - and it was a challenge that they rose to with gusto,…
British Insurance Awards 2011: Much to be admired
As we all know, insurance exists for that moment of truth, when an individual or business is faced with an unforeseen incident, and needs to get their life and trading back on track.
People moves – 14 July
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 14 July 2011 edition of Post.
Post Magazine – 14 July 2011
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Insurance News Now – 14 July - Insurers fear £9m fraud unit will prompt further cash calls
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories which include fears from some industry figures that the insurance industry will be called on to foot the bill for more policing after agreeing to invest £9m over three…
RBSI MD: We are doing 42 months work in 18 to transform claims
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance's claims managing director Steve Maddock has revealed the true intensity and speed behind its claims transformation programme in an exclusive interview with Post this week.
British Insurance Awards 2011: Putting safety first
WINNER – INSURABLE RISK TEAM – TESCO STORES
Tough Solicitors’ PI renewals predicted for 2011
Solicitors’ PI renewal rates could rise by 10% in 2011 for firms with no new claims and no significant change in circumstances.
British Insurance Awards 2011: A co-ordinated response
SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR - WINNER CRAWFORD & COMPANY
British Insurance Awards 2011: In the customer’s shoes
THE CUSTOMER CARE AWARD - WINNER – AXA PERSONAL LINES (SIMS)
British Insurance Awards 2011: Setting the standard
THE MAJOR LOSS AWARD - WINNER - FITZGERALD CONSULTING
British Insurance Awards 2011: Cream of the crop
CLAIMS INITIATIVE AWARD - WINNER - NFU MUTUAL
British Insurance Awards 2011: Compassionate cover
UNDERWRITER AWARD – WINNER – INSURECANCER
City of London Police to create £9m 35 strong insurance fraud team
The insurance industry has confirmed final plans to fund a multi-million pound City of London Police unit aimed at tackling insurance fraud.
Broker claims boss is promoted to the main board
Lark Group announces the appointment of Julie Whitehead to its main board.
Plantec Holdings appoints new director of operations
Claims management specialist Plantec Holdings has appointed Paul Taylor as director of operations.