Claims
Terrorism: Defusing the terrorism bomb
Despite recent terrorist attacks, the insurance market remains resilient, with losses in property damage and business interruption remaining low. However, what effect will the changes to Pool Re have?
Insurers vow to learn from CMA report blow to combat credit repair inflation
The Competition and Markets Authority’s decision not to address the rising cost of credit hire has led to a “free for all” in credit repair cost inflation, according to insurers, who have vowed to unite to tackle the issue.
Reform needed to target industrial deafness claims, says Aviva
Aviva is calling for a significant shakeup into how industrial deafness claims are settled after reporting that 85% of such claims fail to demonstrate any link to workplace noise-induced hearing loss.
Six from Keighley charged over crash-for-cash fraud
Six people from Keighley are to appear in court this week after being charged over an alleged conspiracy to commit insurance fraud over a three-year period.
Video: Flood Re CEO Brendan McCafferty
Flood Re CEO Brendan McCafferty tells Post reporter Katie Marriner what attracted him to take on the role as well as what has been keeping him busy since taking the helm of Flood Re in October 2014.
Blog: Domestic oil spill claims - getting to know your loss adjuster
When it comes to domestic oil spill claims, loss adjusters can play a pivotal role.
IUA and LMA prepare guidance on Insurance Act changes
The International Underwriting Association and Lloyd’s Market Authority are working with legal specialists to prepare guidance on the impact of the incoming Insurance Act on their members.
Lexis Nexis database contains 57% of UK no claims history
The Lexis Nexis’ no claims discount database has grown to contain 57% of the UK insurance industry’s no claims history following contributions from a range of insurers.
Aviva heralds 'fundamentally dishonest' crash for cash victory where fraud was not pleaded
Aviva has heralded a case that exposed phantom passengers and where the evidence led the judge to find the claim ‘fundamentally dishonest’, even though fraud was not specifically pleaded, as a clear warning to fraudsters.
Number of investors seeking Quindell class action tops 500
The number of disgruntled investors seeking to take legal action against insurance claims outsourcer Quindell has grown to 500 and counting, according to law firm Your Legal Friend.
At least 31 dead in Taiwan plane crash
At least 31 people have been confirmed dead after a TransAsia Airways plane clipped a bridge near Taipei, Taiwan's capital, this morning.
Charles Taylor recruits four for Singapore energy team
Charles Taylor Adjusting has recruited four senior members to its Asia-Pacific energy team after losing four of its team to rival LWI last year.
Voluntary code mooted to tackle automatism loophole
Insurers should consider adopting a voluntary code to ensure injured policyholders are compensated even in situations where negligence cannot be established, according to the firm at the centre of an automatism loophole dispute.
Video: Chairman of UK Spill Stewart Ower
OHES Environmental founder and chairman of UK Spill Stewart Ower speaks with Post about raising the profile of UK Spill, the benefits of good spill response, and life as part of Arthur J Gallagher.
In Series: Corporate Risk: Leading the way
Claims management in the corporate space needs a tailored and clearly communicated approach, so how can insurers and brokers eradicate the grey areas to deliver this successfully?
Interview: Stewart Ower: Going with the flow
Chairman of UK Spill Stewart Ower plans to use his tenure to ensure any environmental aspect of a claim is one recognised as early as possible, so proactive intervention can help take control of claims costs
Low cat losses sees XL record best COR in over 15 years
XL Group has chalked up its best property and casualty combined operating ratio in more than 15 years after benefiting from one of the lowest catastrophe years in recent times.
C-Suite - Insurer: False claims still a pain in the neck
Cross-industry taskforce on fraud welcome as frequency of personal injury claims rises once more
Huge loss for Chinese tyre manufacturer in Thailand
According to Verapong Chaiperm, the Industrial Authority of Thailand governor, a fire on Sunday in Sriricha, Chonburi has caused $40m (£26.6m) in losses.
ERS recruits Innovation Group to manage repair and engineering network
Motor Insurer ERS has inked a three year deal with Innovation Group that will see the claims specialist manage its repair and engineering network for cars, light and heavy commercial vehicles.
Ifed welcomes DCI Angie Rogers to anti-fraud hotseat
The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has confirmed the appointment of Detective Chief Inspector Angie Rogers as DCI Dave Wood’s successor as head of the City of London Police unit.
Med Co inviting claimant solicitor and insurer registrations
Claimant solicitors and insurers have been invited to sign up with Med Co Registration Solutions from 31 January ahead of the full launch of the search facility.
Cega names Hardie as group CEO
Medical assistance and claims business Cega has named health, life and accident business lead Alistair Hardie as its new group CEO.
Singapore insurance fraudster sentenced for three months
A man falsely claiming to be behind the wheel of a vehicle in an accident in April 2009 has been sentenced to three months in jail in Singapore.