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ABI: liability classes lead rise in fraud detection
Figures from the Association of British Insurers published this week are expected to reveal the amount of insurance fraud detected and prevented last year by its members rose again, reaching a total of 122 000 cases — up from 107 00 in 2008 — with a…
Adjuster appoints new Greek head
Charles Taylor adjusting has appointed James Greene as director of its average adjusting business, Richards Hogg Lindley (Hellas), in Piraeus, Greece.
Adjuster appoints new Greek head
Charles Taylor adjusting has appointed James Greene as director of its average adjusting business, Richards Hogg Lindley (Hellas), in Piraeus, Greece.
Hill Dickinson confirms Halliwells takeover
Hill Dickinson has confirmed that it is to buy Halliwells’ Liverpool and Sheffield operations.
Motor premiums tipped for 50% jump in two years by AA insurance boss
Fraud is helping to push car insurance premiums up at their fastest-ever rate, according to the latest AA British Insurance Premium Index.
BLG poised for Halliwells' insurance team swoop
Barlow Lyde & Gilbert's partners have backed the proposed deal to acquire Halliwells' insurance team, according to Post's sister title Legal Week.
Insurance industry urged to take up the professionalism challenge
The insurance industry was challenged to embrace professionalism, and in particular to embrace the Aldermanbury Declaration at the British Insurance Awards 2010 last week.
Professional indemnity requirements for doctors 'do not go far enough'
The recommendation for mandatory indemnity for healthcare professionals is not before time but has not gone far enough, according to the Medical Defence Union.
Auto Windscreens warns of fraud
Auto Windscreens is warning insurers to be aware of a potential rise in personal injury claims after research by the Health Protection Agency found windscreen wiper water may be the cause of 20% of cases of Legionnaires’ disease in England and Wales.
Quinn loses legal battle
A Court of Appeal judgment will have major implications for insurers seeking access to confidential documents that could enable them to refuse indemnity according to law firm Browne Jacobson.
ABI: travel claims hit all time high
Figures released today by the Association of British Insurers highlight that the cost of falling ill abroad has hit a record high, as travel insurers helped a record number of people needing emergency medical treatment while overseas.
ABI: travel claims hit all time high
Figures released today by the Association of British Insurers highlight that the cost of falling ill abroad has hit a record high, as travel insurers helped a record number of people needing emergency medical treatment while overseas.
DWF reports 51% hike in profits
Law firm DWF has posted a 51% increase in net profit and a 17% rise in turnover to £71.5m for its year ending April 2010.
WNS moves into Cheadle
WNS Assistance is looking for 30 new recruits after moving into larger offices in Cheadle, Manchester.
Quinn faces massive claim after Burger King factory blaze
Quinn is set to face a significant claim after a factory used by fast food giant Burger King was destroyed by fire, it has emerged.
Innovation Group names UK boss
The Innovation Group has appointed Robert Thomson to head up its UK business.
Medicals Direct buys London rival
North London-based medical services provider Medicals Direct Group has acquired rival firm Medibureau for an undisclosed sum.
Quinn faces massive claim after Burger King factory blaze
Quinn is set to face a significant claim after a factory used by fast food giant Burger King was destroyed by fire, it has emerged.
Medicals Direct buys London rival
North London-based medical services provider Medicals Direct Group has acquired rival firm Medibureau for an undisclosed sum.
Merlin revamps loss adjusting arm
Loss adjusting and claims management company Merlin Professional Claims Services has restructured its loss adjusting arm appointing Russell Crewe as its new divisional director.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Co-operative champions
The Cockermouth floods of 2009 affected an entire community. With lessons learned from the 2005 Carlisle event, this time two firms coordinated the recovery effort with greatly improved results, writes Stephanie Denton.
British Insurance Awards: Leading with innovation
Fortis Insurance has boosted customer satisfaction after it reworked its claims handling process and introduced innovative new initiatives, writes Jonathan Swift.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Costs down, service up
Leigh Jackson discovers how adhering to a mantra of repairing rather than replacing has led to improved customer satisfaction and retention, higher profits and some very happy insurers and brokers with improved loss ratios.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Detecting real success
The efforts of just four dedicated Greater Manchester Police officers has succeeded in saving the industry £12m, reports Lynn Rouse.