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Private Investigators: Watching the watchmen
Three insurers were named among the firms being probed by the Information Commissioner’s Office for their use of rogue private eyes, but how will the wider industry be impacted by the investigation?
First telematics product launched in Australia
QBE and NIA Underwriting Agency have teamed up with technology house SSP in Australia to launch the first telematics product in the country Insurance Box.
Scotland's Future: Battle of the reports
Earlier this year, the Treasury produced a report on the Scottish Government's proposals for macroeconomic financial regulation in the event of Scottish independence entitled Scotland analysis: Financial services and banking.
Claims portal data shows more understanding needed
Of the more than 700 claims that were submitted to the claims portal in the first month following its employers' and public liability extension, 40% left the portal.
Compre claims first in unlocking 'major barrier' to European runoff acquisitions
Reinsurance legacy specialist Compre Holdings has completed what it claims is the first ever cross-border demerger of insurance and reinsurance portfolios.
Europe a reinsurance buyer’s market claims Willis Re
Increased capacity, competition and changing market dynamics have created a buyer’s market for European cedants according to Willis Re.
Quindell working on 'one-in-four' UK claims
Outsourcing firm Quindell Portfolio is now serving some role on roughly one-in-four insurance claims in the UK, following contract wins, the firm has said.
Insurance bill nearly AUS$100m from fires
The insurance bill from the devastating New South Wales fires that have rocked the Blue Mountains is almost AUDS$100m and is likely to rise higher as many fires still rage.
Lemma claims will not be met in full says liquidator
Outstanding claims against Gibraltar-based insurer Lemma could start to be paid this autumn, but there will not be enough money in the estate to pay all claimants, according to the official liquidator.
Unsecured Drive Assist creditors to share £600k
Drive Assist liquidator Zolfo Cooper has informed Post that latest estimates suggest unsecured creditors of the credit hire firm must split around £600 000.
Drive Assist calls in the liquidators
Zolfo Cooper has been named liquidators for credit hire firm Drive Assist almost two years after the business first entered administration.
Questgates boosts corporate claims teams
Loss adjuster Questgates has made several new hires to bolster its Corporate Claims Solutions teams in Birmingham and Bolton.
The Claims Event 2013
Claims managers fear hearing loss could become the ‘new whiplash’
Post Magazine – 17 October 2013
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Risk managers and loss adjusters urge business interruption shake-up
Insurers told to do more to protect increasingly global supply chain.
Claims Awards Asia: The Shortlist
Insurance Insight is delighted to announce the shortlist for the inaugural Claims Awards Asia.
Market Moves: Zurich departures and Tripp’s return top what has been a busy week for the market
It was a busy week for insurers seeking to bolster their numbers, with HSB, Avanti and Sterling among the firms to bring in new faces. Zurich, however, may have made the most significant announcement in the form of the departures of two of its broker…
Road Traffic Act: Two-way traffic
Many motor insurers are in limbo because of uncertainty over the interpretation of a crucial section of the Road Traffic Act. However, a forthcoming Supreme Court judgment could provide much-needed clarity.
Legal Market: Joining forces
Mergers and acquisitions in legal markets show no sign of abating. But what is behind the desire to consolidate law firms, and what does it mean for the insurance industry?
No major insurance losses expected from typhoons Nari and Phailin
The two most recent typhoons in Asia are unlikely to cause major insurance losses according to industry experts.
Charles Taylor appoints MD for North America
Charles Taylor Adjusting has promoted Bob Moore to the new position of managing director, North America.
Night curfews won’t work, warns Insure the Box
Banning young people from night-time driving would not help reduce premiums or improve driving behaviour, according to a report by Insure the Box.
Huge powerful typhoon heading towards India
A potentially destructive storm called Phailin is heading towards India this weekend.
Transport ministers told to consider graduated driver licensing
The Department for Transport has been advised to consider the introduction of graduated driver licensing for young drivers by the Transport Research Laboratory.