Claims
Your say: The warm weather is a damb squib
A slight rise in temperature and drier conditions has done little to ease pressure on claims staff who continue to deal with large numbers of claims flowing from the heavy rainfalls of 2012.
Law firm and solicitor numbers drop in industry first
The number of law firms and private practitioners in England and Wales have both decreased for the first time ever, according to the latest Law Society’s Annual Statistical Report.
Charles Taylor appoints director
Run-off specialist Richard Hayes has joined Charles Taylor Insurance Services as strategic business planning and development director and is charged with driving the firm's plans for growth in the insurance services market.
Quindell enters North America through acquisition
Quindell Portfolio has entered the North American insurance market through its acquisition of software as a service-based provider Iter8 in a deal worth £20.8m.
Motor Insurance: Claims, lies and videotape
Dashboard cameras are commonplace in Russia to prove road accidents to the courts and to protect against police corruption. But what impact do they have on the insurance sector? Anne-Louise Fogtmann explains.
Post magazine – 18 April 2013
The latest edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Minimal losses expected from Iran earthquake
Significant losses are not expected following the powerful M7.8 earthquake that struck Iran on 16 April, according to catastrophe modelling firms.
Insurers not yet in the clear over horsemeat scandal as claims emerge
Contaminated meat claims linked with the horsemeat scandal are now reaching insurers despite clauses that limit liability within product recall policies.
Aviva, RSA and Allianz await fallout from Savile abuse allegations
Aviva, RSA and Allianz were the BBC’s primary insurers during the 40 years that alleged sex offender Jimmy Savile worked for the broadcaster, and could face sexual abuse claims of up to £30m.
Market Moves: Insurers take the week’s spoils as Ace leads recruitment surge
This week, insurers were on top, with Ace, Covéa and Liberty Mutual among the firms to have tied up deals to bring in new faces.
Loss assessor Thompson & Bryan bought from administration
Troubled loss assessor Thompson & Bryan has been rescued from administration by former Harris Balcome partner Paul Lawrence, who has purchased the intellectual property and work in progress.
In Series: Personal Lines: Getting the balance right
Insurers are deploying fraud detection measures earlier, in an attempt to reduce exposure, while still providing a good customer experience. by Graham Odiam
In Series: Personal Lines: First line of defence
Insurers should embrace the power of data to detect and prevent fraud at an early stage.
Law Society: whiplash inquiry is not fair
The Law Society has said the Transport Select Committee’s whiplash inquiry is hearing only the insurers’ side of the argument on whiplash.
View from the Top: The end of boom and bust
I was recently thinking that I may never see another overall hard market cycle in my lifetime and we have speculated here that new forms of investment and rapid capital deployment could have a major impact on the market if more consistently applied.
View from the Top: Protect young drivers now
We need a combative strategy to reduce the risk of catastrophic accidents, says Tom Woolgrove, managing director of personal lines, Direct Line Group.
Expert Analysis: Making changes
Price comparison sites are making changes to the way they operate, embracing telematics and moving into new product lines.
Axa names Agrical as lead farming and agricultural adjuster
Axa has appointed specialist loss adjuster Agrical as its lead chartered adjuster for farming and agricultural claims.
Telematics helps The Co-Op recover 92% of stolen vehicles
Telematics devices have facilitated the speedy recovery of stolen vehicles, according to Wunelli.
Ex-Airmic chair Taylor joins Ascot board
Ascot Underwriting has appointed Paul Taylor as an independent non-executive director and chair of it’s risk committee.
Bird flu spreads; cases rise to 60; 13 dead
The number of cases of bird flu continues to rise in China, but there is still no evidence of human to human transmission.
Insurance fraud up 7% in 2012
Insurance fraud increased by seven per cent last year, with 12 in every 10 000 applications and claims in 2012 found to be fraudulent, according to Experian.
Manslaughter charges over Lamma Island ferry accident
The captains of the two vessels which collided off Lamma Island in Hong Kong on 1 October have been charged with manslaughter.
Employees' compensation: Hong Kong headache
Nicky Burridge finds out why employees' compensation is causing such a big headache for insurers in Hong Kong.