Claims
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.
ICAB revises rental offering
Insurance Claims Accommodation Bureau has restructured its rental department.
Questgates launches fast-track MoJ service
Loss adjuster to provide a fast track motor investigation service designed to help its insurer clients meet the requirements of the road traffic accident personal injury claims reforms being introduced on April 30 2010.
AMU and AMS to merge
The Assurance Medical Society and the Association of Medical Underwriters are to merge to form the Assurance Medical and Underwriting Society.
Florida jury awards $26.6m to smoker's widow
A Florida jury has ordered cigarette manufacturers RJ Reynolds and Philip Morris to pay $26.6m to the widow of a longtime smoker who died of lung cancer, the latest verdict in the Engle progeny lawsuits.
HIH liquidator poised to pay out
The winding up of HIH Insurance was largely complete following the formal settlement in an Australian Supreme Court according to liquidator Tony McGrath
Allianz sets up new motor claims team to cut settlement times
A new team has been appointed within the Allianz Insurance claims division to focus on beyond economical repair claims.
Garwyn recruits new fraud policy head
Garwyn has appointed Tracy Kenny in the newly created role of policies and procedures officer. Reporting to Ian Chapman, finance director, Ms Kenny will be based at Garwyn’s claims management unit in Birmingham.
Aviva pays out £300 000 super car claim
Aviva has confirmed that following a crash in September last year, it has paid £300 000 to repair a Pagani Zonda S.
Claims Charters - Standard bearers
Many saw Allianz Insurance's decision to publish performance statistics as a bold move. Stephanie Denton looks at the pros and cons of a claims charter and asks if other insurers will follow suit.
Intersport to save partners £5m in leakage
Intersport Insurance Services has set its sights on becoming the "preferred option" for the validation and replacement of sports equipment, after vowing to save its partners £5m in claims leakage during 2010.
North of the Border: Pleural plaques
The Westminster government's recent announcement that it will not be restoring the right to claim compensation for pleural plaques, under English law, following consultation on the issue, has left those with plaques in England and Wales in a somewhat…
Validus to cross-check claims
Insurance service business Validus has launched a system it claims can save insurers millions by tackling the fraudulent practice of overlapping hires in the credit hire industry.