Claims
In Series: Claims: Joining forces
Bilateral agreements and a better use of technology can help insurers operate more efficiently when it comes to subrogation.
In Series: Claims: A moral dilemma
The industry is split over the ethics of subrogation. Will Competition Commission intervention resolve the situation once and for all, or can insurers find their own solution through bilateral agreements?
Ageas claims team undertakes motorcycle training
Groupama Insurances, soon to be Ageas Insurance Limited, has put its motorcycle claims team through a series of training sessions to help them understand the needs of motorcyclists when handling claims.
LAS accredited for environmental business management
Claims management firm LAS Claims has achieved ISO140001 accreditation for business environmental management from the LQRA UK Accreditation Service.
£25m annual savings touted after bus crash ruling
A Court of Appeal ruling is expected to save the motor insurance industry from bearing the brunt of bus operators’ overheads in the event of a claim, according to an insurance law firm.
Cunningham and Crawford roles cut following Aviva adjuster panel review
Aviva has reduced the roles of the UK’s two largest loss adjusters Cunningham Lindsey and Crawford on its commercial and specialist property adjuster panels - making room for more smaller firms - in response to broker feedback.
Post Blog: The anatomy of an opportunist
What does the typical non-organised household insurance fraudster look like and what steps should the industry be taking to stop them? Sally Griffiths investigates.
Slough top fraud spot in UK – Keoghs
Slough has been identified by law firm Keoghs as the top UK spot of fraud activity based on claimant location.
BLM grows policy unit with former MOD claims chief
Berrymans Lace Mawer has expanded its policy development team with the appointment of new consultant Jef Mitchell.
More Than launches premier pet insurance with £12 000 cover
More Than has launched a premium pet insurance product with £12 000 vet fees, alongside a multi-pet product.
Portal extension rules published 14 days ahead of implementation
The Ministry of Justice has revealed rules for the extension of depth and breadth of the road traffic accident portal two weeks ahead of its actual implementation.
Foil attacks “misguided” ad branding insurers “muggers”
A £300 000 advertising campaign featuring the strap-line "don't get mugged by an insurer" has been slammed by the Forum of Insurance Lawyers.
Allianz Engineering to pilot mobile surveyors device
Allianz's engineering division is to pilot a handheld mobile device that will streamline reporting for its surveyors.
Aon sued for $1m over Superstorm Sandy coverage gaps
Aon Risk Services is being sued by Uberto, a New York-based contractor specialising in home renovation, over allegedly failing to obtain adequate coverage for the firm, which suffered losses following Superstorm Sandy.
Fico close on UK fraud deal after ‘bake-off’ success
The vice president of Fico’s global insurance and healthcare practice has revealed that it is close to striking a major deal in the UK counter-fraud space having "blown insurers away" with its latest offering.
Marsh and AGCS provide quick access to claims' funds
March and Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty have committed to provide rapid access to working funds for the joint clients in the event of a major claim.
Axa’s whiplash proposals attacked for being ‘expensive and unnecessary’
French methods of using X-rays and MRI scans slammed by claimant bodies.
Editor's comment: A fork in the road
In 2008 when Aviva (then Norwich Union) shelved its pay‑as‑you‑drive model due to “poor take-up” after only two years in the open market, it appeared that the product had fallen at the first hurdle.
NFDA meets MP Evans about claims management companies
The National Franchised Dealers Association has aired its concerns about claims management companies’ behaviour in light of payment protection insurance mis-selling scandal to the chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Insurance and Financial…
Career file - Cameron McNaught: McNaught takes position in newly-opened Parabis Edinburgh office
Parabis Scotland has appointed defendant insurance lawyer Cameron McNaught as a partner in its newly-opened Edinburgh office.
Market Moves: Insurers at the forefront in recruitment market with major hires
Insurers took centre stage in the recruitment market this week, with hires coming thick and fast from the top down. A new chief executive was named at Torus to coincide with the firm’s sale to Enstar, while at Antares a political risks manager and a non…
Law report: Claim was made within time
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Memorandum 23 not a self-standing form of cover in defective workmanship case
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Previous conviction found to be relevant by Court of Appeal
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.