Claims
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.
Interview - Tony Emms: A new claim on the future
New CII claims faculty chairman Tony Emms talks to Stephanie Denton about attracting younger talent to the industry and expanding skillsets to meet the increasingly complex requirements of the claims handler's role.
New evidence emerges in Autofocus case
A crucial case in the legal wrangle between Accident Exchange and Autofocus could be expedited at the Court of Appeal due to newly discovered evidence.
IFB and MIB to strike deal
The Insurance Fraud Bureau is set to strike a support services deal with the Motor Insurance Bureau, allowing it to expand into new services and product lines.
Birmingham tops list for motor fraud
Birmingham has topped a list of the areas with the highest level of motor insurance fraud across England.
Medicals Direct targets £40m turnover by 2013
Medicals Direct Group has signalled its intent to become a major UK absence management and rehabilitation player after a trio of acquisitions last week boosted its turnover to more than £25m.
CGS quartet moot start-up after departure from Merlin
The founders of commercial loss adjuster Carr Greenwood Smith have not ruled out re-establishing their own business after announcing plans to leave their current roles at Merlin at the end of the month.
Looking Back 10 years: Eastgate to sue Lindsey Morden
Claims assistance group Eastgate is suing the Lindsey Morden Group for more than £20m over the Hambro Assistance deal.
CTC
Charles Taylor Consulting has appointed Mike Peachey, chief executive of CTC Axiom, to the new role of group chief risk officer.
Greenwoods
Greenwoods Solicitors has appointed Peter Crossland as partner.
Easi-Drive urges insurer payments
Accident management company Easi-Drive has called on insurers to pay their invoices within 30 days to help the firm raise up to £150 000 for charity.
Evander signs up for NVQ Level 2 with TIR
More than 300 Evander staff are to undergo NVQ level training, after the property services firm agreed a major deal with training company TIR.
Legal Update - Chain of causation
In the unusual case of Spencer v Wincanton Holdings, Peter Wake explains how the Court of Appeal gave guidance to insurers on unreasonable conduct and what is sufficient to break a chain of causation.
Professional Indemnity - Managing the Cycle: Tough conditions
Conditions in the professional indemnity market are some of the most challenging ever seen. Nigel Dorning looks at the problems and possible solutions.
Claims Surges - Surge control
The Association of British Insurers has placed a surge event hypothesis on the table, where claims work is allocated street by street, rather than by insurer. Sam Barrett weighs up the pros and cons.
Flood claims - Drainage Systems: When drains go bad
Floods are headline-grabbers but as Jane Bernstein reports, rivers are only part of the problem and new legislation aims to solve the issues concerning sewers and drains.