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Ascot signs five-year claims deal with Xuber
Ascot Underwriting has signed a five-year deal with Xuber, Xchanging’s insurance software business, for the provision of claims.
Zurich appoints Holce head of motor claims, Asia-Pacific
Peter Holce has moved from Aviva in the UK to work for Zurich's Asia-Pacific claims team based in Kuala Lumpur.
Crawford bolsters UK business development unit
Adjusting giant Crawford & Company has boosted the numbers of it UK business development and key account management team, with the recruitment of four new team members and four promotions.
Most flooded homes now accessible says GAB
The majority of homes flooded since Christmas are now accessible to adjusters according to GAB Robins.
Aviva’s Wilson demands prosecutions for data thieves
Aviva group chief executive Mark Wilson has demanded criminal prosecutions for individuals who pass on customer data to claims farming companies.
Defra dismisses reports of Flood Re exclusion U-turn
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has denied reports David Cameron is considering a U-turn on excluding high-net-worth homeowners from the Flood Re scheme.
Senior claims specialist moves from AIG to Allianz in Hong Kong
Patsy Wong has been recruited by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty as head of long tail claims for Hong Kong and Greater China.
Cunningham Lindsey handed customer service accreditation.
Adjusting giant Cunningham Lindsey has become one of 18 companies to be handed Approved Centre Accreditation from the Institute of Customer Service.
Editor's comment: Pressing the advantage home
Prime Minister David Cameron told the nation “money is no object” when he declared the recent floods a national emergency and staked his personal authority on rebuilding damaged UK regions to make them more resilient to extreme weather.
Insurers doubtful government will approve VAT waiver for flood repairs
Business secretary calls for VAT on flood renovation and repairs to be cut to 5%.
Claims Club News - 27 February 2014
All the news from Post’s Claims Club event on 19 February
Expertise in Action: Occupational disease claims from industrial deafness to mesothelioma
Despite a decline in the UK’s traditional manufacturing industry - and the tightening of legislation to improve hearing protection, industrial deafness claims are on the rise.
Expertise in Action: Employers’ Liability: Have you heard?
Noise-induced hearing loss claims may be set to fall in number in the future but insurers must face the challenges they bring today.
Legal update: Fraud: Fraudster jailed for nine months after surveillance proves exaggeration
Leanne Revitt examines a case where a claimant grossly exaggerated his injuries.
C-Suite broker: Solving fraud through collaboration
Some criminals are moving from smuggling drugs to smuggling ivory, as the chances of getting caught are lower and the penalties more lenient.
Trade Voice: Flooding: the rules of engagement
The recent industry chief executive roundtable with ministers served as a reminder of how critical the role of insurance is to government and society in dealing with the problems caused by the ongoing flooding.
PPI claims 'yet to peak' warns FSCS boss
Claims numbers for payment protection insurance are yet to reach their zenith according to the head of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
LMA to launch Lloyd’s claims review
The Lloyd’s Market Association has unveiled plans for a review into the quality of claims management in the London market.
Airclaims to embark on Asia-Pacific recruitment drive
McLarens-owned aviation loss adjuster Airclaims is planning to embark on a recruitment drive in Asia-Pacific following increased demand for its services in Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and India.
Lowered credit hire costs remain 'unacceptable' says ABI
The impact of credit hire on motor premiums remains unacceptable according to the Association of British Insurers, in spite of revised figures being issued by the Competition Commission this week.
Personal injury CMCs numbers almost halved since December 2011
Numbers of personal injury claims management companies have dropped 45% since December 2011 following a Ministry of Justice clampdown on rogue firms.
Q+A with vice president, and head of risk and insurance, A.P. Moller-Maersk
Post interviews Lars Henneberg, vice president and head of risk and insurance, A.P. Moller-Maersk who will be speaking at the Claims Conference Asia on 20 March in Hong Kong.
'Window of opportunity' and sum insured discussed at Claims Club Asia
In the first Claims Club Asia meeting of 2014, leading experts in the claims space gave their insights into how the claims community can ensure greater co-operation to help clients.
'Loss adjusting' will drift away says Innovation Group boss
After sealing a £35m deal to acquire LAS, Innovation Group chief executive Andy Roberts has forecast the demise of loss adjusting as terminology.