Claims
Law report: Biker to blame for horse collision
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Riot claims: Disorderly conduct
The fallout from last summer’s riot continues to rumble on, with consequential loss claims against the police relying on principles that can be traced back to the age of Robin Hood.
Broker focus - Personal lines: Survival tactics
Embattled personal lines brokers are facing a tough climate with falling incomes and business volumes, but those willing to adapt to the new environment can survive and prosper.
Post magazine – 2 February 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Former Autofocus employees face prison over 'doctored' credit hire evidence
“Flabbergasted” judges have granted Accident Exchange permission to apply to commit seven former Autofocus employees to prison for contempt of court.
Hong Kong to launch policyholder's protection fund
Hong Kong’s government will establish a policyholder’s protection fund after reviewing the conclusions of a public consultation, according to the region's information services department.
LAS snaps up Merlin director
LAS has confirmed to Post that market rumours about Russell Crewe leaving his current role as loss adjusting and claims services director at Merlin to join LAS are true.
Expedite Resolution launches mediation and dispute resolution service
Expedite Resolution has launched a new mediation and dispute resolution service.
Thirty insurers linked to Costa Concordia disaster
More than 30 insurers are likely to carry the cost of stricken Costa Concordia cruise ship.
CILA launches young adjusters group
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has launched a special interest group for young adjusting and claims personnel.
Boston and Skegness top flood risk table
The Association of British Insurers has revealed that Boston and Skegness in Lincolnshire is the constituency with the most homes at significant risk of flooding in England and Wales.
Cunningham Lindsey expands executive board
Mark Henderson has been appointed as business improvement director at Cunningham Lindsey as the company adds three new appointments to its executive board.
Global tanker fleet hit by EU oil sanctions
New European Union sanctions on Iranian oil will impact around 95% of the global tanker fleet, including those operated by a major Bermuda shipping company, because they are insured under rules governed by European law.
Financial institutions under “relentless attack” from fraudsters
Fraud in 2011 topped £3.5bn, according to KPMG’s fraud barometer, which revealed financial institutions are under “relentless attack”.
Flooding, fraud and asbestos: ABI outlines 2012 priorities
The Association of British Insurers has outlined the key priorities for 2012 to reduce insurance costs including seeking a free market flood model and dealing effectively with asbestos claims.
VRS Vericlaim snaps up ex-Cunningham Lindsey director Burnett
Loss adjuster VRS Vericlaim has made what is expected to be the first of several 2012 recruitment coups with the appointment of former Cunningham Lindsey regional director Michael Burnett.
UK faces 100 climate change risks
A government report claims the UK is one of the best-prepared nations for the implications of climate change but lists the top 100 risks the country faces.
Penny speed meets... Artur Niemczewski, chief executive, Garwyn Group
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…
Your say: Compensation needs to change
The allegation that the Association of British Insurers is maintaining an “attack on injury victims” would be laughable if it wasn’t so offensive.
Rival insurers remain committed to in-house adjusters despite Aviva move
UK insurers have affirmed their commitment to in-house loss adjusters, following the news that Aviva has transferred 80 of its claims staff to a G4S subsidiary.
Nationwide slashes claims force after RBSI deal
Up to 100 employees at Nationwide’s claims handlings service face the axe as a result of the building society renegotiating its household insurance contract with RBS Insurance.
Editor's comment: An unexpected return
The recent exploits of Robbie Keane, Thierry Henry and Paul Scholes have illustrated that you cannot keep a good player down. Even if many fans had expected never to see them grace a Premier League football ground again.
EC insurance unit head explores further regulation for claims activities
More than a decade after the idea of regulating loss adjusters and other claims-related service providers was first mooted, a new European Commission proposal could see the plan resurrected, Post has learnt.
Marine hull insurers await rating impact in wake of cruise ship sinking
The Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster has been called the largest insurance loss in maritime history with some suggesting it could be “bigger than the Titanic”.