Claims
Garwyn appoints commercial manager
Garwyn has appointed commercial claims management specialist Rob Hill as commercial manager responsible for the development and expansion of Garwyn’s client base.
A$650m of Australian storm claims lodged
Claims have been rolling in from the storms that hit the Western Australian state capital or Perth on 22 March
Incoming CILA president Homewood joins MYI board
Niche commercial loss adjuster MYI has continued its strategy of aggressive recruitment by announcing the expansion of its UK executive board with the appointment of Andrew Homewood as an executive director.
News review: Loss estimates roll in from Chile earthquake and European storms
The earthquake in Chile and European windstorms dominated the headlines in recent months. Katherine Blackler analyses the loss estimates rolling in from reinsurers
ISS merges Damage Control and Rainbow
The ISS Group has merged Rainbow International and ISS Damage Control to create a new restoration division.
Solicitors concerned by fraud "epidemic"
LV funded research has found that over six in ten legal professionals believe that TV advertising is one of the key reasons for the increase in people reporting false personal injury claims.
Scott Rees
Personal injury solicitors Scott Rees & Co has appointed its first compliance officer.
Harris Balcombe
John Williams and David Toothill have joined claim recovery specialist and loss assessor Harris Balcombe.
Cunningham
Cunningham Lindsey has appointed a fraud manager in its liability services division, to support an increased focus on fraud investigation.
Sidley Austin
Martin Membery and Matthew Griffith will be joining Sidley Austin as part of the continuing expansion of the firm's London insurance practice.
E-Business 2010 - Conference News: Barclays chief: security is major customer fear
Sean Gilchrist, digital banking director at Barclays Bank, told attendees that listening to consumer concerns was the key to creating a successful — and fraud-free — online offering.
E-Business 2010 - Roundtable: Reinforcing the brand
With more consumers looking to buy insurance online, Post hosted a roundtable to discover how technology can also be used to reinforce brands and instil client loyalty. Jonathan Swift reports.
View from the top: Paving the way for a new government
Last week saw the final budget before the forthcoming general election. Regardless of who wins, it is important that the industry has an open and effective relationship with whichever party or composition of parties is in power.
Election 2010 - Industry Q&A: Question time
In the final part of the countdown to the general election, Post took questions from the leading lights of the insurance industry and put them to the three main political parties.
MYI strengthens UK board with new hire
Niche commercial loss adjuster MYI has expanded its UK executive board with the appointment of Andrew Homewood as an executive director.
Allianz claims victory for future in Bent case
Allianz has welcomed the Court of Appeal's judgment in the Darren Bent credit hire case as a "resounding victory" for the insurance industry over credit hire operators.
Lloyd's FD: Solvency II no bar to new entrants
Lloyd's has stressed that it has no plans to batten down the hatches and stop admitting new members as the deadline for Solvency II approaches.
Law Commission hits mark
The Law Commission's recommendation that damages should be available for policyholders who receive delayed claims payment has been well received by the insurance industry.
GI market to suffer
The UK general insurance market is likely to suffer from a decrease in investment returns and greater claims inflation in 2010, according to Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
Axa boss hits back at Accident Exchange
Axa Insurance claims managing director David Williams has hit back at credit hire operator Accident Exchange, after being revealed as the insurer with the most exposure to Autofocus evidence.
Earle joins GAB to strengthen casualty
GAB Robins has strengthened its burgeoning casualty department with the appointment of former Teceris technical director Richard Earle as a senior casualty adjuster.
MIB chief: warning over extra ELTO costs
Motor Insurers' Bureau chief executive Ashton West has warned insurers that they face "significant" extra costs as a result of an agreement with the Association of British Insurers to jointly build an Employers' Liability Tracing Office.
Aspen Chile quake losses up to $110m
Aspen announces its preliminary loss estimates for Chile earthquake, European Windstorm Xynthia and the Australian hailstorms and floods.
Anti-fraud group steps up battle against spurious claims
Following recent concerns about fraud in cash plans, the Health Insurance Counter Fraud Group has decided to create a new category of associate membership for all cash plan providers in the UK.