Claims
North of the Border: Jury still out on court reform plan
It’s been called a “great project of civil court reform” by Lord Gill, and it is true the draft Court Reform (Scotland) Bill is a significant part of the Scottish government’s programme to overhaul and update Scotland’s justice system.
C-Suite: Crystal clear on cyber crime cover
The industry needs to foster greater understanding and awareness of the very real threat of cyber crime.
Willis Re forecasts at least £300m loss from St Jude storm
UK losses from storm St Jude are likely to be in the region of £300-£500m, according to Willis Re.
Highlights from The Claims Event 2013
With the birth of the new regulator and major regulatory changes, The Claims Event 2013 was a key conference for claims professionals to attend this year to learn about the latest industry developments.
St Jude claims unlikely to halt falling premiums
Damage to homes in the south and southwest as a result of storm St Jude is unlikely to be significant enough to halt the downward trend of household premiums, according to broker AA Insurance.
The importance of excellence in claims management
Challenged with the impact of doing business in a difficult economic environment, is it any wonder that the term ‘going back to basics’ has become more common place in the board rooms of companies?
New South Wales bushfires to cost insurers AUS$145m
The Insurance Council of Australia has estimated AUS$145m of damage from the New South Wales fires which ripped through the Blue Mountains over the last two weeks.
Des Hudson slams ABI for lack of cooperation on fraud fight
Law Society’s chairman Des Hudson has criticised the Association of British Insurers for its “lack of cooperation” in the fight against fraud.
IAG moves quickly over bushfires
IAG has settled over half of 600 total loss claims from the devastating bushfires in New South Wales.
PI firms “too quick to sell off their WIP”
Personal injury firms looking to exit the market are failing to maximise the value of their work-in-progress, according to Citadel Law.
Ex-Oval boss Herdman named Prism Network chairman
Former Oval group managing director Jeff Herdman has been named non-executive chairman at building repairs specialist Prism Network.
Zurich appoints Colmenares' successor
Zurich has appointed Duane Perkins to lead the general insurance claims team in the Asia-Pacific region after David Colmenares' departure to South America.
Expert panels won’t deter fraudsters says Smart Witness
The Ministry of Justice’s plan to introduce independent medical panels for reviewing whiplash claims is set to fail, according to road accident firm Smart Witness.
LV disappointed at delay in small claims decision
LV has expressed disappointment at the Ministry of Justice’s decision to further consider whether the small claims court limit should be raised.
Apil ‘relieved’ at MoJ's small claims decision delay
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has expressed relief at the Ministry of Justice announcement to delay a decision on increasing the small claims court limit for personal injury from £1 000 to £5 000.
Homeserve UK boss King stepping down in 2014
Homeserve UK chief executive Jonathan King is to step down next year, with group chief operating officer Martin Bennett set to replace him.
Relief over New South Wales bushfires; firefighting plane crashes
The bushfires in the Blue Mountains in Australia have calmed down after a day of high temperatures and strong winds in New South Wales made it difficult for firefighters to control the fires.
MoJ to introduce expert panels for whiplash claims
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed a package of measures, such as the introduction of independent medical panels, aiming to combat whiplash and reduce the cost of motor insurance premiums by £80.
Mass welcomes MoJ small claims deferral decision
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has welcomed the Ministry of Justice’s announcement to defer its decision on the small claims limit for general damage claims.
Insurance lawyers welcome whiplash medical panel proposals
Claimants and defendant lawyers alike have welcomed the government’s plans to introduce independent medical panels for validating whiplash claims.
Be Valued acquires Allied Carpets claims business
Home Flooring Solutions, a claims spin off from Allied Carpets, has been saved from administration after being purchased by Be Valued, Post can reveal.
Career development: Keelan Westall unveils claims charter
Specialist wholesale property broker Keelan Westall has launched a claims charter to demonstrate its commitment to service in property underwriting.
Market Moves: Busy Bluefin makes big hires while Allianz swoops for a rival’s regional director
Broker Bluefin was the most active firm in the insurance sector this week, with two appointments shaking up its business in North Yorkshire and Scotland. Meanwhile, Allianz hired a rival’s regional director, Hiscox brought in a broker to head up its…
Whiplash: Choosing the right path
Several ideas have been suggested to alleviate insurers’ whiplash woes – but which method represents the best solution for all parties?