Claims
Kennedys strengthens Latin America presence with Colombian association
Kennedys has increased its reach into Latin America by joining forces with Bogota-based insurance law firm Botero Salazar Tobón & Abogados.
Whitepaper: Insurance fraud 2012 - On the rise, opportunistic and online
The UK insurance industry provides an important safety net for millions of UK households and businesses. When the worst happens, be it fire, theft, flooding or accident, it is the insurance industry that provides the financial lifeline to get families…
Defra outlines draft flood insurance clauses
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has opened a consultation into the draft flood insurance clauses of the Water Bill.
Questgates backs CILA fraud qualification call
Specialist loss adjuster Questgates has backed a study from the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters which revealed demand for an industry-wide fraud qualification.
Cunningham Lindsey's Stuart Lansdown joins Questgates
Cunningham Lindsey director Stuart Lansdown has joined Questgates in a move that has spurred a restructure of its liability division.
Europe: The cost of Concordia
What has the Costa Concordia disaster meant for the European marine market? Katie Marriner finds out.
Accident Exchange spurns Axa settlement
Credit hire firm Accident Exchange is set to reject a £1.5m settlement offered by Axa to settle a suite of rate disputes.
Your Say: Working collaboratively makes a difference
I was pleased to see coverage of Operation Percutter in last week’s Post.
London and Manchester top gadget claims hotspots
More claims on gadget cover are made in London and Manchester than anywhere else according to figures from Supercover Insurance.
Post magazine – 5 September 2013
This week's issue of Post is now available to subscribers.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 5 September 2013
Just when Penny thought she’d heard it all when it comes to amusing claims, a loss adjuster invited her to consider a new concept: contaminated compost.
MIB 'live-tweeting' police motor seizures
The seizures of uninsured cars by the Metropolitan Police will be broadcast live over Twitter today.
Aldermanbury successor unclear as some insurers struggle to meet its terms
Taskforce behind declaration yet to discuss its direction beyond end of 2013
Walkie Talkie developers could face nuisance claims as car melts
The developers behind 20 Fenchurch Street, also known as the Walkie Talkie building, could face nuisance claims after the sun’s reflection off the building melted parts of a car.
Clients of rogue PIs urged to seek legal advice
Clients of rogue private investigators have been urged to take legal advice as the Information Commissioner’s Office launches an investigation into the firms.
Interview - Candy Holland: CILA's first lady
Despite being the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters’ first female president, Candy Holland says her priorities will be focused on the ‘broad church’ the CILA covers. She tells Post how she plans to raise the profession’s profile and encourage more…
Law report: Doc not to blame for patient's stroke
This law report has been contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Supreme Court's excess layers ruling to be welcomed by the insurance industry
This law report has been contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Go-kart injury claim ruled to be no more than a tragic accident
This law report has been contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Axa offers “full and final” £1.5m Accident Exchange settlement
Axa has made a bid to settle all of its credit hire disputes with Accident Exchange through a global settlement.
Axa makes senior claims appointment in Asia
Axa has appointed Leo Costes as regional claims practice leader for Asia.
AIG unveils space risks protection
AIG has unveiled a new product to protect satellite owners and operators for the launch and the first 10-years of the satellite’s in-orbit operation.
Vienna Insurance Group sees pre-tax profits slashed by floods
Austria’s biggest insurer has seen pre-tax profits drop by almost 32% following severe flooding in Central and Eastern Europe.
Aviva’s Clayden appointed to lead QBE European claims
Dominc Clayden, Aviva general insurance claims director, has been appointed claims director at QBE.