Claims
Security guard concealed medical history
Widlake v BAA Plc (Queen's Bench Division - 28 November 2008)
Absolute revamps as TCF Corporate
Absolute Fraud Management has rebranded as TCF Corporate following the management's decision to rest...
Post web seminar - self service technology
Post held a live online web seminar earlier this week which debated the role of self service technlogy by insurance businesses. To watch a video recording of the seminar which was hosted by Anthony Gould, group editor in chief of Post and included…
US Treasury to deduct executive bonuses from latest $30bn bailout
The US Department of the Treasury has written to the US House of Representatives to say that it will deduct millions from AIG's rescue package in lieu of payments given to the insurer's staff in terms of bonuses.
NY Attorney General accuses AIG CEO Liddy of bonuses 'cover up'
The Office of the New York Attorney General has written to Edward Liddy, chairman & CEO of AIG, accusing it of a cover up over detailing bonuses paid to employees.
PI claims costs hike will hit insurers, says Weightmans
Insurers need to brace themselves for an above-inflation increase in personal injury claims costs and make sure they update their reserves accordingly when amended regulations come into force next month, according to law firm Weightmans.
Arag acquires network
Arag, the Bristol based legal insurance specialist, has strengthened its position in the after-the-event market with the purchase of leading intermediary ATE Ltd for an undisclosed sum.
AEG chief says promoter 'would be willing to self-insure' for Michael Jackson concerts
AEG's chief executive has said that the concert promotions company would be willing to self-insure Michael Jackson should there be a shortfall in coverage for the singer for all of his concerts, the Daily Telegraph has reported.
ABI attacks Scottish Parliament vote on asbestos bill
The Association of British Insurers has hit out at yesterday's vote by the Scottish Parliament to pass the Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) (Scotland) Bill. The trade body claims SMPs have ignored the facts about pleural plaques, and it could have…
What the papers said this week
News of the World A top-level government task force set up after the devastating floods of 2007 h...
Total loss targeted with web tool
A web-based service targeting motor insurers has been launched aiming to cut the number of total los...
Web of confusion
E-Business
Appointment at Garwyn
Garwyn has hired Nick Patterson to the newly created position of commercial director. He joins fro...
Motor claims handling - A new driving force
With new research proving the clear link between customer satisfaction and renewal, Ian Hughes calls...
The Claimant's View: pleural plaques denial leaves a bitter taste
A recent exchange on The Guardian letters page, about the merits of reversing the House of Lords rul...
Xchanging wins Aon Benfield UK outsourcing contract - sources
Xchanging has won the contract to outsource claims for Aon Benfield, Reinsurance understands.
Aon Benfield execs leave for Towers Perrin
Global professional services firm Towers Perrin has expanded its London-based reinsurance broker team with the appointment of former Aon Benfield executives.
Everest Re grabs Bermuda veteran to lead new business
Everest Re, the Bermudian (re)insurer, has said Mark Herman has been appointed President of the newly-created Everest Specialty Underwriters, effective immediately.
Omega's active underwriter to stand down
John Robinson, the active underwriter of Omega's Lloyd's Syndicate 958, has said that he will stand down from the position at the end of the year to focus on "group responsibilities".
Swiss Re chairman to resign
Swiss Re chairman Peter Forstmoser, said he will resign from the board of the embattled Swiss reinsurer.
Groupama steps up battle against motor fraud
Groupama Insurances has stepped up its counter-fraud activity with an investment in fraud prevention software solution Hunter.
Ex-Axa CEO biding his time despite job offers
Former Axa chief executive Peter Hubbard has accepted his first non-executive role since leaving the...
