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US APH liabilities may come back to haunt European insurers
European insurers wanting an idea of the trends coming their way often look to their cousins across the water, knowing that the problems for US insurers today are likely to plague European carriers tomorrow.
Cunningham Lindsey plans further LMC expansion following double hire
Cunningham Lindsey Liability Services is plotting further growth following a double appointment in its London market casualty business in the form of ex-Garwyn loss adjuster Debra Smart and in-house claims management expert Andrea Keyworth.
Investing in the Profession: Chartis scheme gains CII approval
Chartis' multinational broker training academy has been accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Your say: Take advantage of telematics
Telematics allows the premium to be priced fairly and young drivers to monitor their progress, says Linden Holliday.
Lloyd's syndicates queue up to use IFED services
At least nine Lloyd's syndicates are understood to be in talks with the Association of British Insurers and the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department with a view to using the service.
SRA warns industry to take new referral fee rules seriously
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has warned the industry that it will clamp down on any firms that breach new rules governing referral fees due to come into force in April.
Marsh backing Project Noah despite rival Aon joining flood insurance race
Aon Benfield's decision to unveil a reinsurance-based flood risk solution has sparked a bullish response from rival Marsh's top flood specialist, who claimed that the launch of his firm's Project Noah proposal is imminent.
View from the top: Risk ready for Rio
With London 2012 behind us, Rio 2016 offers another sensational showcase for global risk management, says David Ross.
Spotlight on Economy and Society: Run for cover
Underinsurance is an on-going issue for the industry and, without a concerted effort to tackle the problem, the effects of the financial storms may continue to strike.
Thailand floods: Back in business
The scale of the Thailand floods was not the only element to hamper recovery - they exposed a lack of loss mitigation and recovery knowledge in Asia.
Spotlight on Economy and Society: Insurance to the rescue
From the development of new technology to innovations in micro insurance, the insurance industry can play a major part in stimulating global economic growth.
Libor scandal: Coping with financial fallout
The Libor scandal has rocked public confidence in the financial services sector, but what impact will it ultimately have on the insurance industry?
Post magazine - 25 October 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Interview: Kevin Wood - creating a silver lining
Taking over the reins at the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters just as Merlin went into administration, Kevin Wood is determined to continue the trade body's promising work.
ILGS ignores what claimants do with damages, says Kennedys
The current use of index-linked government stock ignores the reality of what claimants do with their damages, according to law firm Kennedys.
RMS heralds Insurance Institute of China appointment
RMS Beijing has been appointed as a member of the Insurance Institute of China by the eighth board of directors, with RMS' Dr Hang Gao serving as a new director.
Kennedys finance staff at risk of redundancy
Kennedys law firm has started a redundancy consultation with 70 staff in its finance department as part of plans to consolidate the non-legal department.
Car insurance at two-year low but young driver rates rising
Car insurance premiums have shrunk to their lowest level in more than two years, according to price comparison site Tiger.
Barclays ringfences a further £700m for PPI compensation
Barclays is to set aside another £700m to compensate customers who were mis-sold payment protection insurance.
Fraud 2012: Fraud register will be extended to loss adjusters
The Insurance Fraud Register could be used as a template by the Home Office to roll out a UK-wide anti-fraud checking service.
Fraud 2012: False hearing loss claims 'easy to disprove'
The insurance industry faces an increase in fraud relating to hearing loss, pet and gadget insurance and arson over the next two years, and has been urged to challenge these threats in a post-Jackson world.
Fraud 2012: IFED courts Lloyd's players
Nine Lloyd's syndicates are in talks with the Association of British Insurers with a view to signing up to use the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department.
Interview: Dominic Clayden - not shaken or stirred
Aviva's UK GI claims director Dominic Clayden has been at the forefront of many claims battles over the past 15 years. He talks to Post about the upcoming civil justice reforms and the issues currently affecting the insurance industry.
Penny speed meets... Chris Shaw, commercial director, Ai Claims Solutions
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…