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Cunningham Lindsey New Zealand CEO: clear up could take “years”
Speaking to Post from Christchurch, New Zealand, Martyn Norrie, chief executive of loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey’s New Zealand operation, said the operation to restore the city to normality could take “years”, considering government planning and…
Refinancing will see Accident Exchange de-list from LSE
Credit hire operator Accident Exchange is to de-list from the London Stock Exchange after restructuring its credit facility.
Floodgate completes flood protection work
Flood protection work for ninety properties has been completed by Floodgate, a Welsh company that has been providing defence against flooding for more than 10 years.
ABI backs Jackson's proposals
The Association of British Insurers has called for the findings of Lord Justice Jackson’s review of civil litigation costs to be implemented in full, as soon as possible.
CILA and law firm to publish property claims handbook
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters is due to publish a handbook offering legal and practical advice on handling property damage claims for loss adjusters and claims handlers.
Law firm strengthens Brazilian foothold
Davies Arnold Cooper has strengthened its market-leading Latin American practice by joined forces with Brazilian boutique insurance law firm JBO Advocacia.
Commercial Express goes live with claims handling
Commercial Express’s partnership with Cunningham Lindsey is now live, the company has confirmed.
CL revamps property division
Cunningham Lindsey has restructured its property services division with the creation of a regional structure and the appointment of a new national property operations manager.
NZ earthquake losses to near £3bn
Reinsurers are set to be primarily impacted by the 4 September earthquake near Christchurch, New Zealand.
CSC member firms fall foul of SMS crackdown
Two members of the Claims Standards Council have been forced out as a result of an investigation into the sending of unsolicited text messages.
LDC set to test market for £70m Davies sale
Private equity house Lloyds Development Capital is understood to be looking to test the market for realising its investment in claims management and loss adjusting firm Davies and may sell if an offer comes to match its price.
Quantum drops appeal in 'positive' Court of Session ruling
Scottish consultancy firm Quantum Claims has dropped its plan to appeal against a recent Court of Session costs judgment, heralded as "positive news" for the insurance industry.
Warning over rise in discrimination claims
A law firm has warned insurers and brokers they may be exposed to a rise in claims following implementation of a new "three strikes rule" regarding workplace discrimination, due to come into force on 1 October.
Allianz calls for engineer surveyor registration
Allianz Engineering is calling for the establishment of a national registration scheme for engineer surveyors in a move it claims would support the reduction of industrial accidents and diseases.
BIS countdown - outsourcing innovation: Major makeover
As growth demands surpass in-house capabilities, Jeremy Owenson looks at how modern day outsourcing can more easily produce mutually beneficial solutions.
Identity fraud: Tolerance levels
With technological advances arguably making insurers more susceptible to fraud at the underwriting stage, should validation techniques be learned from banks? Amy Ellis examines the issue of fraud at the front end.
Interview - Sandy Scott: Discovery continues for tireless Scott
As CII chief executive Sandy Scott notches up a decade at the helm of the institute, he talks to Lynn Rouse about change, challenges and his critics, plus the professionalism agenda he is intent on pursuing.
BIS countdown - business transformation: Adapt to survive
Insurers can adapt to survive the unprecedented changes ahead by looking at other sectors, such as the automotive industry, which have already suffered the twin stresses of global competition and enhanced customer expectations, claims Keith Aylwin.
BIS countdown - outsourcing innovation: Major makeover
As growth demands surpass in-house capabilities, Jeremy Owenson looks at how modern day outsourcing can more easily produce mutually beneficial solutions.
Swiftcover to check history of applicants in fraud crackdown
Swiftcover has said that it wants to crack down on drivers who lie about previous claims to get cheaper insurance by automatically checking the claims histories of applicants.
Legal update - motor fraud: Paying the cost
Pursuing a non-party for costs should not be taken lightly, but it could prove a powerful deterrent when fighting fraudsters. Craig Nunn explains.
Fraud - travel insurance: The Achilles heel
As the third package tour operator since July collapses, Nikki Grieve-Top highlights the importance of travel insurance but also warns of its vulnerability to fraud.
Postbox: Exclusion key to fraud prevention
Richard Davies' article 'Time to share fraud data' () highlights an age-old problem: that insurance fraud is ok for many policyholders — unless they get caught. But why not exclusion?