Claims
Cunningham Lindsey launches apprenticeship scheme in Scotland
Cunningham Lindsey is offering apprenticeship places in Scotland for the first time.
Shortlist announced for Fraud Awards 2010
The shortlist for the 2010 Insurance Fraud Awards has been announced. The event, which recognises the industry’s continued efforts to combat and prevent fraud and encourage the spread of best practice and excellence across the sector will take place on…
The Reinsurance Power List 2010: Who's the daddy?
After the usual team debates, tears and tantrums, once again the Reinsurance team presents its annual Power List. We give you our opinions on who is hot and who is not in the reinsurance world and why they are a force to be reckoned with
Climate change litigation: the forecast remains unclear
Conflicting judgments in the US mean that no clear decision has been reached there to determine if companies are facing a barrage of litigation for polluting the environment, writes Fredric Bellamy, Mark Freeze, David Nelson and Angus Rodger
Claims: Is close enough good enough?
Daniel Saville and Tim Harmer investigate the ramifications of IRB Brasil Resseguros v CX Reinsurance Company
Run-off: Putting the pieces in place
Having an in-depth plan to implement a solvent scheme is just one part of a complex process that also includes convincing the stakeholders and the courts that to do so is a good idea, writes Daniel Schwarzmann
IIB unveils claims service
The Institute of Insurance Brokers has partnered with Claims Experts to launch a new claims advice service for its members.
ABI confirms insurance fraud hit £16m a week in 2009
Insurers are detecting more fraudulent insurance claims than ever according to figures released today by the Association of British Insurers.
FSCS says two thirds of £204m payouts are for PPI
In its annual report and accounts for 2009/10, published today (22 July), the Financial Services Compensation Scheme reports that it has paid more than £204m in compensation to over 21 000 claimants.
Are you up for the Insurance Football Cup?
Calling all insurers, brokers, reinsurers and suppliers.
Fraud Awards shortlist announced as ABI unveils latest detection figures
The shortlist for the 2010 Insurance Fraud Awards - recognising excellence and best practice in combating and preventing insurance fraud - has been announced today.
APC boosts Irish operation
APC has boosted its claims team to support its recent expansion into the Republic of Ireland market.
Brownsword founder departs firm
David Brownsword has left his role as executive chairman of Brownsword Group, two years after returning to the fraud investigation company that he founded.
Law report: Conflicting claim decisions for substantially same issue
Churchill Insurance Company v Wilkinson; Evans v Equitable Claims (Court of Appeal—19 May 2010)
Law report: Claimant finds lies don’t pay
Yeganeh v Zurich Insurance Company (Queen’s Bench Division—24 May 2010).
Law report: Forced treatment in best interest of cancer victim
DH NHS Foundation Trust v PS (Family Division—26 May 2010)
Two further Halliwells teams join BLG
The former head of Halliwells' London-based dispute resolution group has joined Barlow Lyde & Gilbert as a partner.
Rims attacks Aon stance on contingent commissions
The Risk and Insurance Management Society has criticised Aon's decision to accept contingent commissions and reiterated its opposition to the practice.
Police arrest three in ‘cash for crash’ raids
Three men have been arrested in the Lancashire area as part of an ongoing investigation into ‘cash for crash’ activity.
Post Magazine – 22 July 2010
Subscribers to Post can now read the latest issue online as a digital e-book.
Halliwells insurance arm joins BLG
Barlow Lyde & Gilbert has confirmed its takeover of the Manchester-based insurance practice of Halliwells.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny was saddened to learn of the death of fellow socialite and raconteur Alan MacDonald earlier this year.
Legal update - costs: Recommended costs
Lord Justice Jackson recommended judges be given more powers to manage costs. Rob Williams examines the case of O'Beirne v Hudson to show how a more flexible approach is already being taken.
Claims - low speed impact - More haste, less speed
With personal injury claims resulting from low-speed road traffic accidents on the rise, Pamela Davies explains the factors behind the upturn and ways the industry could protect itself from spiralling costs.