Claims
Hanjin crisis now a ‘global claims phenomenon’, loss adjusters warn
Loss adjusters have been appointed multi-million pound contracts to recover cargo lost as a result of the Hanjin shipping crisis.
Lorega appointed loss adjuster for Brightside
Lorega will provide loss adjusting and recovery services to SME clients of Brightside.
The Hanjin insolvency and its insurance implications for the logistics market
Four weeks into the insolvency of Hanjin Shipping, the movement of billions of dollars of container cargoes on board Hanjin vessels, or stuck in port container yards, remains in limbo while the logistics chain - traders, freight forwarders and carriers -…
A2J claims on insurer trust crisis is ‘pot and kettle moment’
A report from claims lawyers saying the public don’t trust insurers is “one of the year’s best pot and kettle moments”, according to the Association of British Insurers.
New farming risks and their insurance implications
The past 12 months have not been easy for farmers. Depressed produce prices have left the sector facing one of the worst income crisis for more than 100 years.
Allianz says whiplash reforms 'are not about fraud'
Allianz has responded to the blog by Sue Brown, chair of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society, on why banning small personal injury claims would be a mistake.
SME underinsurance: Protecting customer outcomes
With 5.4 million SMEs in the UK, more can be done to enhance the claims service they receive
SME underinsurance: Fixing the SME market
Has anything changed in the SME sector since the FCA’s thematic review? And if not, why not?
Why the government's proposed limitations and banning of whiplash are a mistake
Headlines continue to scream out - compensation culture, crash-for-cash, ambulance-chasing lawyers.
Dany Cotton becomes first female London Fire commissioner
Dany Cotton will become the first woman to take the role of London Fire commissioner.
Blog: Collateral lies ruling doesn't change anything
The Supreme Court judgment on 'collateral lies' is in keeping with established market practice across first-party personal lines claims.
The case for a united front in the fight against fraud
The insurance industry has been multiplying initiatives against fraud but is it presenting a unified front against increasingly organised scams?
Ex-LV employee charged for passing information to CMC in return for bribe
An ex employee of LV has been charged with accepting a bribe from a claims management company in order to leak confidential information.
Legal Update: The attack of the dangerous toys
Insurers need to fill the coverage gap for the new high-tech gadgets that may fail, explode and cause fires
Interview: Jonathan Clark, Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has been racking up a few firsts when it comes to naming its president in recent years, highlighting the changes the body is undergoing.
Why 'unhackable' blockchain could revolutionise the insurance industry
Everyone’s talking about it, but is anyone really doing it? There’s a continuous chatter surrounding blockchain, so isn’t it about time more firms used the distributed ledger system?
Insured losses of Louisiana floods to cost at least $8.5bn, says AIR Worldwide
According to catastrophe modeling experts AIR Worldwide the recent devastating flooding in Louisiana will cost the industry between $8.5bn (£6.1bn) and $11bn.
Brexit: 100 days on and counting
Three months on from the Brexit vote, what are the likely implications for the insurance market in the UK?
Axa calls for end of construction on flood plains as flash floods hit
Following today’s flash floods that saw half a month’s worth of rain dumped over parts of England, Axa has called for the government to end construction on flood plains and encourage greater resilence in repairs.
Lawyers welcome SRA's decision not to lift ban on cold calling
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has said it has no intention to lift the ban on solicitors’ cold calling.
Blog: The connected claim
With the connected home, claim alerts and notification to insurers could become automatic.
Interview: Graham Smart, McLarens Europe
It has been three years since Graham Smart took over the role of McLarens Europe MD from Trevor Latimer. He reflects on the challenges the market has faced and what growth opportunities remain.
Under attack: how widespread is appointed representative mis-selling?
The Financial Conduct Authority recently fired the first shots over mis-selling by appointed representatives but how far-reaching is this problem and what can be done to stop it?
Mandatory personal injury protocol in Scotland
The new protocol rules provide opportunities for insurers to avoid more litigation than before, but robust procedures for adhering to deadlines will be necessary to avoid any breach.