Claims
Indian court says firm must pay claims in cheque bounce case
India's Supreme court has upheld an insurance company's obligation to pay third-party claims, even if the insured's premium has gone unpaid.
Insurers criticised for using undefined term to reject drain claims
Drainage insurance expert Drain Claim has called on home insurers to explain the term 'serviceable' used to reject claims.
Penny speed meets ... Mihir Pandya, fraud manager, Allianz Insurance
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…
Travel insurance: Expedition exclusions
With the popularity of overseas breaks showing no sign of abating, travel cover has the potential to grow. However, insurers in the sector are never far from controversy.
In series Competitive edge: Pinpoint positioning through geospatial and big data
The insurance industry must combine a geospatial approach with big data analytics to stay ahead of the competition.
View from the top: Business continuity needed for SMEs
Only 39% of SMEs have business interruption cover in place.
Legal analysis: Brokers should rethink fee structure in light of duty of care ruling
The ruling earlier this month in which a judge in the Royal Court of Jersey awarded damages of £528 500 against a leading insurance broker demonstrates that perhaps brokers need to charge more for their services as well as reconsider their role and…
Private equity: a new wave of investment
A new wave of private equity investment is entering the insurance market on the back of tougher bank lending terms. But is it here to stay?
Zurich campaign to abolish damages for fraudsters draws industry support
The potentially ground-breaking decision by Zurich fraud bosses to take their fight to refuse payment on the genuine element of a fraudulent third-party claim to the Supreme Court has drawn praise from industry peers.
In series Competitive edge: Big data, big deal
Insurers welcome the availability of more information on their insureds, but the handling of so much data presents many challenges.
Editor's comment: Shaking up the market
Two of this week's market stories - emanating from opposite ends of the insurance supply chain, and arising from both home and abroad - carry the potential for significant shakeup in the months to come.
Post magazine - 19 April 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
OFT to hold meeting with credit hire industry
The Office of Fair Trading is to meet with a host of credit hire companies on Tuesday as part of its market study into the rising cost of motor premiums.
Aviva pays Accident Exchange "seven figure" settlement
Aviva has paid credit hirer Accident Exchange a "seven figure" out-of-court settlement after using "dishonest" Autofocus evidence to reduce its hire charges.
MoJ had 9750 complaints in 2011 and shut 734 claims management companies
The Ministry of Justice has closed down 734 ambulance-chasing claims management companies, leaving 3018 authorised at the end of March, after receiving 9570 complaints in the past year.
IFIC Forensics lands Clyde FC sponsorship deal
International Fire Investigators and Consultants has agreed a deal to sponsor Scottish football club Clyde FC.
Insurers secure Edinburgh subsidence liability from Coal Authority
The Lands Tribunal in Edinburgh has found in favour of a consortium of insurers in a long running case against the Coal Authority relating to 24 subsidence-affected residential properties in Rosewell, near Edinburgh.
Resources in Insurance Group to expand
Claims management firm Resources in Insurance Group is to set up a new division for mentoring and placement services and develop an apprenticeship scheme.
Garwyn raids Zurich and UKGI
Garwyn has appointed former Zurich and UK General Insurance employees Daniel Grewal-Singh and Michael Robinson.
HSE lists top 10 health and safety myths
The Health and Safety Executive has published what it claims are the top 10 worst health and safety myths.
Cyclists and young drivers pose problems for Singapore insurers
Personal injury accidents involving cyclists and young drivers are two critical issues facing the motor insurance industry, according to the General Insurance Association of Singapore.
Non-life premiums may fall amid China's economic slowdown
China's economic slowdown may lead to reduced premium income for the region's non-life insurance market, according to a senior industry figure.
Insurer hails first ABI metal theft meeting a success
The Association of British Insurers and its members have held the first metal theft working group in a bid to find solutions to the escalating crime.
View from the top: Brokers failing to reach next-gen HNW customers
A new generation of potential high net worth customers are not being reached by brokers, says Justin Gott.