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Fraud - travel insurance: The Achilles heel
As the third package tour operator since July collapses, Nikki Grieve-Top highlights the importance of travel insurance but also warns of its vulnerability to fraud.
Postbox: Exclusion key to fraud prevention
Richard Davies' article 'Time to share fraud data' () highlights an age-old problem: that insurance fraud is ok for many policyholders — unless they get caught. But why not exclusion?
RMS: 30% of New Zealand losses commercial
Based on its analysis of the area exposed to the New Zealand earthquake, Risk Management Solutions has predicted that approximately 60-70% of the insured loss will be residential, and 30-40 percent will be commercial and industrial.
View from the top: Commercial reality check
The most recent round of financial results from across the market has provided further proof, if more were needed, that commercial insurance is being sold too cheaply. Indeed, this has been the case for far too long. Action to address this is a matter of…
Brokers having hard fight over claims
Brokers are having to fight harder to get claims paid during the economic downturn due to stricter policy interpretations and anti fraud-systems used by insurers, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Post Magazine – 09 September 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Post in print - 9 September 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Legal Assistance Direct launches out of Capita acquisition
Legal Assistance Direct has confirmed its entrance to the insurance market following the acquisition of Capita Assistance legal helpline business.
VFM announces £40m saved in fraud detection
VFM Services has revealed it has topped £40m in savings for its clients since 2004 - almost entirely related to sub £5k claims.
Insurance sector calls for environmental action
Four insurance climate change initiatives have today launched a global insurance industry statement on adapting to climate change in developing countries.
New Zealand losses estimated to top £1.3bn
Insured losses from the New Zealand earthquake are estimated between NZD 2700m (£1268m) and NZD 6000m (£2814m).
Insurance sector calls for environmental action
Four insurance climate change initiatives have today launched a global insurance industry statement on adapting to climate change in developing countries.
Swiftcover cracks down on claims
Swiftcover has said it wants to crack down on drivers who lie about their previous claims to get cheaper insurance.
IUA: businesses “dangerously exposed” to new environmental laws
Businesses relying on traditional public liability policies to insure against environmental risks may be “dangerously exposed” to new laws designed to make polluters pay for damage, according to the International Underwriting Association.
IUA: businesses “dangerously exposed” to new environmental laws
Businesses relying on traditional public liability policies to insure against environmental risks may be “dangerously exposed” to new laws designed to make polluters pay for damage, according to the International Underwriting Association.
Reinsurance will absorb quake losses, says IAG
Insurance Australia Group has said it is "too early" to determine the extent of damage in Christchurch following the earthquake at the weekend.
Brokers "fighting harder" for customers during downturn
Brokers have had to fight harder to get claims paid during the economic downturn due to the stricter policy interpretations and anti fraud-systems put in place by insurers.
LAS joins Fortis panel
LAS has been appointed to Fortis’ panel for roof inspection, validation and fulfilment claims.
Allianz releases cycle theft figures for 80 cities
Allianz figures on bicycle theft in around 80 German cities with a population of more than 100 000 shows that bikes are sought-after stolen goods, but thieves seem to have a strong preference for some cities over others.
Insurance Insight Interview – Tara Kneafsey
Latvia’s insurance market is young and has been hit hard by the global recession, Tara Kneafsey, CEO of RSA Latvia, Balta, talks to Stephanie Denton about how the market has been able to innovate and how holding rates will be crucial to future survival.
Allianz releases cycle theft figures for 80 cities
Allianz figures on bicycle theft in around 80 German cities with a population of more than 100 000 shows that bikes are sought-after stolen goods, but thieves seem to have a strong preference for some cities over others.
An in-depth review of the general insurance market in Denmark
Denmark’s insurance market, although small, is singled out by some as the most sophisticated in Scandinavia. Ralph Savage reports on how the nation’s players have performed off the back of a testing first half in 2010.
An in-depth review of the general insurance market in Denmark
Denmark’s insurance market, although small, is singled out by some as the most sophisticated in Scandinavia. Ralph Savage reports on how the nation’s players have performed off the back of a testing first half in 2010.
Post Europe Interview – Tara Kneafsey
Latvia’s insurance market is young and has been hit hard by the global recession, Tara Kneafsey, CEO of RSA Latvia, Balta, talks to Stephanie Denton about how the market has been able to innovate and how holding rates will be crucial to future survival.