Claims
Post history - 10 years ago: Government issues stark EL warning
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from 10 years ago reveals.
E-business: Insurers should track customers via social media
The insurance industry needs to expand its use of social media beyond marketing and into claims, fraud and risk ratings, CFC Underwriting's business development manager has claimed.
FSB backs call for SME pay priority
The Federation of Small Businesses has backed a call by Lorega for insurers to fast-track SME claim payments to help prevent smaller firms and one-man bands going out of business.
Disease claims - ELTO: location, location, location
Difficulties inherent in identifying the relevant insurer in a long-tail disease claim led to the creation of the Employers' Liability Tracing Office. Anne Griffiths and Alan Hunter explain what is needed to make it work.
Interview - Michael Walter & Edward Maddison: Engaging the next generation
Lynn Rouse talks to ASL's Michael Walter and Edward Maddison about expanding horizons, operational expertise and engaging the firm's next generation.
Postbox: industry needs government help on fraud
The landmark civil judgment in the case of Israr Hussain Shah, as reported in Post over the past fortnight, highlights a worrying issue for the industry.
Aggregators join ABI and Biba in fraud fight
Aggregators have joined forces with the Association of British Insurers and British Insurance Brokers' Association to publish new guidance on online application fraud.
Exclusive partnership deal struck for fraud investigation
Cunningham Lindsey and The Surveillance Group have signed a partnership agreement in a bid to create a market-leading fraud investigation unit.
Call made for portal time extensions on EL and PL
The timeframes laid down for insurers to comply with the terms of the fast-track electronic claims portal may have to be modified if the process is to be extended to employers' liability and public liability claims.
E-business: Customer reviews to play bigger retail role
The insurance industry must prepare for the growing influence of customer reviews in the retail market having a knock-on effect in insurance.
Litigation fears in wake of NZ quake
The New Zealand earthquakes in September 2010 and February 2011 have left some brokers and insurers at risk of litigation, the chief executive of Cunningham Lindsey's New Zealand operation has warned.
Post history - five years ago: RSA rehab pilot 'strips out lawyers'
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from five years ago reveals.
Penny Black's insurance week
It is always heartening to see people battling adversity, and those in New Zealand have had it bad over the past six months.
Post magazine – 7 April 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Aston Scott extends partnership with Broker Assistance
National broker Aston Scott and motor claims specialist Broker Assistance have agreed an extended partnership programme to provide claims handling service, for Aston Scott’s motor client portfolio.
Aggregators join ABI and Biba in fraud fight - Insurance News Now – 7 April 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how aggregators have teamed up with the Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association in a bid to fight fraud.
Aggregators join ABI and Biba in fraud fight - Insurance News Now – 7 April 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how aggregators have teamed up with the Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association in a bid to fight fraud.
MoJ mediation plans “music to insurers’ ears”
Ministry of Justice plans to promote a wider use of mediation is “music to the ears” of insurers and claimants, Inter Resolve has claimed.
ELTO ready for policy records
The Employers’ Liability Tracing Office is ready to accept data from insurer members for upload to the Employers’ Liability Database.
Patrick Snowball: Dealing with the claims influx down under
Suncorp CEO Patrick Snowball speaks to Jonathan Swift about his recent experiences dealing with the large volumes on claims in Australia and New Zealand, and how the business managed.
Young Italian insurers’ association launches in London
The Unione dei Giovani Assicuratori e Riassicuratori Italiani has officially launched in London to welcome members working in other countries.
Young Italian insurers’ association launches in London
The Unione dei Giovani Assicuratori e Riassicuratori Italiani has officially launched in London to welcome members working in other countries.
Argent wins travel contract
Argent Health & Safety have won a contract with Thomson and First Choice Holidays’ parent company TUI UK & Ireland.
Brokers Link seeks deal in South Korea
Global insurance broker network Brokers Link has plans to expand further across Europe and into Malaysia and South Korea, it has confirmed.