Claims
Former UKDN employee lied
A former UK Drainage Network employee has been forced to retract claims that the company handed over shares to land a fulfilment contract, after admitting the allegations were false.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny's friends in the sporting world have had a busy time this January transfer deadline. Struggling West Ham appear to be the latest team to have gotten themselves into a little insurance-related pickle.
Kitchener quits Apil to join law firm
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers chief executive Denise Kitchener is poised to leave the organisation after 18 years to take up a role at law firm Pattinson and Brewer.
Law report: Defendant's negligence did not play causative role in camera accident
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Motor Claims 2011: Adapting to change in the motor market
With the insurance industry suffering from reviews, increased legislation and the need for additional transparency, Brendan Keane looks at how the motor market can adapt and change to keep one step ahead.
Garwyn consolidates four offices into one
Liability adjuster Garwyn has housed all of its Midlands-based operations under one roof with a move to new premises in Birmingham.
In series - Geography & Solvency II: Advice on getting data right
For the majority of insurers and to a certain extent brokers, data quality has consistently been an issue with reasons ranging from the ongoing problems of legacy systems to basic human error, as Sarah Adams explains.
Public sector cuts: Risk management savings - a false economy?
The squeeze on public sector spending is about to get tighter. Jakki May examines the ways in which its employees, brokers and underwriters need to get the best out of insurance, without compromising quality.
In series - Geography & Solvency II: Accurate data is key to Solvency II requirements
The need for more accurate data and improved infrastructure is occupying insurers' Solvency II teams. However, Sam Barrett finds that UK firms are well prepared when it comes to accuracy of information.
Law report: Extent of highway duty needs parliamentary qualification
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Bent case set for new hearing at Cambridge County Court
The ongoing credit hire dispute involving Aston Villa footballer Darren Bent is due to be reheard at Cambridge County Court on Friday.
Law report: Game played in the dark raised injury risk to unacceptable level
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Post history - 50 years ago: Cleopatra claim worth watching
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 50 years ago reveals.
Post history - 30 years ago: Missing cargo ship claim settled
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Broking focus - BCP: Business Continuity Plans for beginners
Brokers and claims practitioners differ in opinion over the usefulness of business continuity plans. Amy Ellis looks at how the market can be educated about the inherent benefits.
Postbox: Going back to basics is the long-term solution
I was interested to read the item on winter freeze claims in the same issue as the article by Ecclesiastical’s David Bonehill on claims professionalism.
People moves – 3 February 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 3 February 2011 edition of Post.
Horwich Farrelly wins credit hire case
Insurance litigation firm, Horwich Farrelly has won a case against unenforceable credit hire agreements.
Post Magazine – 3 February 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
UK brokers call for FSA talks – Insurance News Now – 2 February 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week’s major general insurance stories, including how some UK brokers are calling for a meeting with the FSA to discuss concerns over the increasing level of intervention in compliance issues by the regulator.
Accident Exchange extends credit agreement with Morgan Stanley
Accident Exchange has reduced its debt liability by £50m in a deal wthat it claims provides a significant financial footing for the business.
Crawford names Marc Godfrey to manage GTS operations in Brazil
He will be based in Sao Paulo and will report to Mauricio Alonso, senior vice president and regional managing director for Latin America, and also work with Bill Johnstone, senior vice president for GTS – Americas.
Xchanging appoints claims specialists
Xchanging has appointed Glenn Brace, Simon Wright and Mark Sullivan to Xchanging claims services.
Post 2011 features and supplements programme
The general subject headings below relate to topics that will be covered in each issue of Post throughout 2011.