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Adjusters in deal talks
Canadian loss adjuster SCM Insurance Services is on the lookout for more acquisition targets, in a bid to expand its presence in the UK market.
Law report: Court of Appeal upholds school placement decision
This law report was contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
View from the top: Ending whiplash woes
Whiplash claims are at the core of the spiralling cost of motor insurance and it is incumbent on insurers to get to grips with the problem.
Queensland flood costs to exceed A$1bn
Floods in Queensland, already affecting an area the size of France and Germany, have been declared as the worst in the state's history by government officials.
Comment - Part 36: All reward, no risk
A recent Court of Appeal case highlighted the issues of funding and cost recovery. Victoria Cargill reports on the outcome.
Law report: Appeals rule out windfalls
This law report was contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Fraud - travel database: Share and share alike
Though shared services are seen as important cost-cutting tools, initiatives have often failed to deliver projected savings. Richard Barrett explains why this happens and how insurers can maximise their returns.
Beachcroft sets sights on Singapore
Beachcroft is to expand its international presence with a new office in Singapore.
Beachcroft sets sights on Singapore
Beachcroft is to expand its international presence with a new office in Singapore.
Vericlaim confirms Bond appointment
Claims firm VRS Vericlaim has confirmed the appointment of former Merlin head of property Mike Bond.
People moves - 6 January 2011
Here are the people moves as featured in Post the issue dated 30 December 2010/6 January 2011.
Cunninghams completes GAB US purchase
Claims company Cunningham Lindsey has completed the acquisition of the US loss adjusting business of rival firm GAB Robins.
Hill Dickinson grows ULR team
Law firm Hill Dickinson has expanded its Uninsured Loss Recovery team with the appointment of Denny Payton as head of motor development.
LV fraud consultant joins IFB
A consultant from LV’s financial crime unit has been seconded to the Insurance Fraud Bureau for six months.
Munich Re: 2010 sixth worst for insured losses since 1980
Several major catastrophes in 2010 resulted in substantial losses and an exceptionally high number of fatalities, according to Munich Re.
Munich Re: 2010 sixth worst for insured losses since 1980
Several major catastrophes in 2010 resulted in substantial losses and an exceptionally high number of fatalities, according to Munich Re.
2010 the third worst year for church lead theft claims Ecclesiastical
According to new data from Ecclesiastical, more churches in Manchester diocese have had lead stripped from their roofs by criminals this year than any other area of the UK.
ABI: household now the number one target for insurance fraudsters
Home insurance is now the number one target for insurance fraudsters according to the Association of British Insurers.
Charles Taylor begins search for new CEO as Rowe steps down
Charles Taylor Consulting has announced that John Rowe has advised the board that, after 37 years' service with the company, the last 17 of which were as a board member, he wishes to retire as CEO and as a member of the board by the end of 2011.
Exclusive gender and risk assessment content now available
Insurance Insight’s last 2010 weekly update is now live with a look at the European Court of Justice’s decision on using gender as a risk factor will have on the insurance market, and a View from the Top that examines the importance of geographical data…
Exclusive gender and risk assessment content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s last 2010 weekly update is now live with a look at the European Court of Justice’s decision on using gender as a risk factor will have on the insurance market, and a View from the Top that examines the importance of geographical data in…
Post Europe: The end of the road for cheaper car insurance for women?
A Belgian court case that has been referred to the European Court of Justice questions the validity of using gender as a risk factor in insurance. Lesley Ainsworth and Paul Castlo review the impact the decisions in this case could have for all European…
The end of the road for cheaper car insurance for women?
A Belgian court case that has been referred to the European Court of Justice questions the validity of using gender as a risk factor in insurance. Lesley Ainsworth and Paul Castlo review the impact the decisions in this case could have for all European…
Post Europe: The importance of geography
Geographical risk assessment has come on in leaps and bounds over the past 10 years. Insurers now have access to data across Europe that gives them the ability to pinpoint the locations of their insured risks better than ever before.