Claims
Former Marsh VP joins claims firm as complex loss boss
Munters MCS has named Simon Hurst as the UK’s major & complex loss director.
Guidewire lands IAG claims contract
Insurance technology firm Guidewire has been selected by Insurance Australia Group as the provider of its claims handling software.
Former Marsh VP joins claims firm as complex loss boss
Munters MCS has named Simon Hurst as the UK’s major & complex loss director.
QBE Europe H1 profits increase to $222m
QBE Europe reported a pre-tax insurance profit of $222m (H1 2009: $213M). Its gross written premium for the first half of 2010 was up 8% to US$2.412bn (2009 US$2.228bn).
Former McKinsey insurance leader made Zurich claims chief
Zurich Financial Services has appointed Thomas Sepp to the position of chief claims officer, effective 1 September.
QBE Europe H1 profits increase to $222m
QBE Europe reported a pre-tax insurance profit of $222m (H1 2009: $213M). Its gross written premium for the first half of 2010 was up 8% to US$2.412bn (2009 US$2.228bn).
Former McKinsey insurance leader made Zurich claims chief
Zurich Financial Services has appointed Thomas Sepp to the position of chief claims officer, effective 1 September.
Post Magazine - 19 August 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital interactive e-book.
Penny Black's insurance week
One of Penny's colleagues met up with new Garwyn CEO Stewart McCulloch this week, and by all accounts he seems to be warming quite nicely to his new role in the claims space.
Postscript: Five years ago: Drug cover costs still on the rise
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Damage management - Accreditation: A credit to the industry
The BDMA was established with the aim of raising professional standards in the damage management sector. Edward Murray reports on what it takes for firms to secure a collective corporate badge of approval.
Health insurance - IPT rise: A bitter pill
With the failure of the industry's efforts to persuade the Treasury to freeze, or indeed lower, insurance premium tax on private medical insurance, Veronica Cowan looks at what it would take to lobby more effectively.
Postbox: Discovering the intentions of customers
As the Actuarial Party's recent report states, claims management companies are driving some people to claim.
Interview - Stewart McCulloch: Sticking to his knitting
The new CEO of Garwyn talks to Mairi MacDonald about getting the loss adjuster back on track by sticking to its core strengths while expanding its regional focus.
Fortis backing key to UK General's £1.6m Shearings deal
UK General has won a two-year deal with travel firm Shearings — its first major piece of business since teaming up with new capacity provider Fortis.
Warning over buildings insurance errors
Homeowners are at risk of paying extra for their buildings insurance by falling foul of an error of insuring at market value rather than at rebuilding cost.
Garwyn aims for client contact with City office
Liability loss adjusting specialist Garwyn has opened an office in the City of London for the first time in a bid to get closer to its customers.
Acromas claims anti-PE bias amid reported loss
Acromas Holdings, the parent group of insurance providers AA and Saga, has claimed "scaremongering" against private equity houses has seen the ongoing performance of the business masked by a £529m overall loss, caused by interest repayments.
Danish insurer Tryg Vesta recovering from "extraordinary" claims
Danish insurance group Tryg Vesta has reported that the business is back on track after a first quarter "where extraordinary winter claims caused a loss on the insurance business".
Danish insurer Tryg Vesta recovering from "extraordinary" claims
Danish insurance group Tryg Vesta has reported that the business is back on track after a first quarter "where extraordinary winter claims caused a loss on the insurance business".
Eldon selects RDT’s Landscape solution
Eldon Insurance Services has selected Landscape, an administration solution from RDT, to drive process efficiency at the company following a review of its core business process.
Xchanging nabs two in Capita reunion
Xchanging today announved two new additions to the senior management team for Xchanging Broking Services, Xchanging Insurance Services (XIS) and Xchanging Claims Services.
Allianz sees Eastern European GI profits fall 54% in H1
Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe today reported total premiums increased by 5 percent to €2bn, from €1.9bn in the first half of 2009.
Allianz sees Eastern European GI profits fall 54% in H1
Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe today reported total premiums increased by 5 percent to €2bn, from €1.9bn in the first half of 2009.