Claims
Loughney and Latimer's exits: Should adjusters be worried?
This week saw the retirement of two well-known senior loss adjusters with Gerry Loughney announcing his departure from Cunningham Lindsey and Trevor Latimer hanging up his McLarens’ hat, both after 40 plus years service to the market.
Post magazine 3 October 2013
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Innovation Group confirms £75m Aviva subsidence contract
Innovation Group has confirmed a seven year deal to handle all residential subsidence claims for Aviva.
Lloyd's slams government's Flood Insurance Obligation
Lloyd’s has condemned the government's proposed Flood Insurance Obligation stating it would make UK insurers less competitive than their European counterparts.
Claimant lawyers warn against rushing into review of Jackson’s ‘problem areas’
Justice Ramsey’s review of reforms due for completion in April 2014.
Smart takes on European MD role at McLarens as Latimer steps down
McLarens has appointed Graham Smart to the newly-created role of managing director for Europe following the decision by UK MD Trevor Latimer to step down in favour of taking on a non-executive position.
Asbestos proposals are a “missed opportunity” says Apil
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has branded the recent consultation to speed up the settlement of mesothelioma as a “missed opportunity.”
Career development: Cunningham Lindsey investigators told to earn professional certificate
Cunningham Lindsey UK has implemented an initiative that requires all investigations staff in its services team to obtain their advanced professional certificate in investigative practice.
Market Moves: Brokers most active in recruitment as insurers make few changes
A busy week in the recruitment arena saw brokers Bluefin, Oxford and Perkins Slade among the most active companies, while Travelers and BLP Insurance were among the few insurers to announce appointments. Law firm Keoghs also named three new senior…
Penny Speed meets... Tony Emms, Zurich UK chief claims officer
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Solicitors' PI: Taking a gamble
While their low prices make unrated carriers an attractive option for solicitors seeking professional indemnity insurance, are they worth the risk? And do small law firms have any alternative?
Roundtable: Fraud: Seeking a knockout blow
How are recent changes to the legal landscape and calls for a more collaborative approach impacting the insurance industry’s fight against fraud?
Opinion: Treatment key to whiplash woes
Studies suggest early treatment of claimants could bring down the costs associated with whiplash.
RSA acquires specialist risk engineering team from Elciem
RSA has acquired a seven-strong specialist risk engineering team from independent consultancy Elciem, taking its total number of risk engineers to 200.
Questgates strengthens property division
Loss adjuster Questgates has appointed Ian Woodhead as property operations director and promoted Robin Ehrlich to the role of associate director.
Ferma 2013: Risk managers must educate in a risky world
The world is an increasingly risky place and risk managers must educate their communities to cope with that risk, according to Jorge Luzzi.
Quindell ups Nationwide Accident stake to 25.3%
Quindell has expanded its stake in the UK’s largest accident repair services provider, just days after announcing it had taken an initial holding.
Recruitment agencies accused of mis-selling insurance
Recruitment agencies came under fire after the BBC claimed they are mis-selling personal accident insurance to temporary workers.
Claims Club Blog: 2013, the worst ever year for loss adjusters?
As we enter the final quarter of 2013 there appears to be no sign of any upturn in UK property claims activity.
Zurich inks Accident Exchange settlement
Zurich has reached a settlement with credit hire firm Accident Exchange over more than 50 cases of disputed rates.
Helphire set to begin Autofocus settlement negotiations
Helphire Group will seek to make good its losses from the Autofocus debacle once it finishes examining documents for ‘several thousand’ cases.
Post magazine 26 September 2013
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Fraud: Breaking the habit
From holidaymakers to corporates, exaggerating or fabricating an insurance claim could become common practice – so what can insurers do to combat this culture By Ruth Lawrence
Insurers rubbish accusation of Claims Portal bias against non-English names
Defendant solicitor says 60% of claims from ethnic names get flagged as fraud.