Claims
Bupa unveils self-referral cancer service
Bupa UK has launched a new self-referral service for breast and bowel cancer sufferers.
Claimant firms predicting profits in next 12 months, survey finds
Nearly half of claimant personal injury and clinical negligence law firms are expecting their turnover and profit to increase over the next year as they remain confident about the appeal of smaller firms to consumers, according to research published by…
Aviva calls in Ifed after customer data theft
Aviva has called in the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department after a rogue employee sold details of customers who had been involved in road accidents to claims companies.
Charles Taylor sticks to strategy with non-life business transfer
Charles Taylor subsidiaries Cardrow Insurance and Beech Hill Insurance have entered agreements to transfer their insurance businesses to Tenecom, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.
Legal Update: What the Jackson reforms have - and haven't - changed
The Jackson report in December 2009 promised an interlocking package of reforms designed to control civil litigation costs and promote access to justice. They were implemented largely through the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act in…
Blog: Social media's impact on product recall - The ultimate canary in the coal mine?
The Financial Times recently reported that General Motors was using tiny recalls to head off protracted safety campaigns that have battered the automotive industry's reputation. So far, so unrevealing. The automotive sector habitually uses 'soft' recalls…
LMA non-marine boss Powell takes on deputy chair role at Thatcham
Lloyd’s Market Association’s manager of non-marine David Powell has been elected to the new role of deputy chair of Thatcham Research.
Home insurer profitability 'in the balance' as expenses outstrip claims costs
The amount paid in expenses last year outstripped the cost of claims for home insurers for the first time on record.
Evans targets regulators, MPs and judges with credit hire rate issue
Accident Exchange CEO Steve Evans has written to regulators, politicians and members of the judiciary about his concerns that defendant law firms are providing dishonest vehicle rental rates in disputed car accidents.
Rehab stalwarts launch 'ethical and cost-effective' new service
A pair of rehabilitation experts have joined forces to launch a service designed to make the rehab process more efficient.
Insurance fraud offences recorded by NFIB rise 13%
Insurance fraud offences recorded by the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau increased 13% in the 12 months to June 2015 to 9417 cases.
Emapsite launches geo-coded subsidence model
Data services provider Emapsite has launched a geo-coded perils model enabling insurers and underwriters to assess the subsidence risk for every property in the UK.
Loss adjuster listings: Adjusting to market consolidation
In the decade Post has been doing the loss adjuster and loss assessor listing there has never been as much change as over the past two years since the last iteration.
Telematics data proves collusion in crash-for-cash case
A judge in Doncaster has thrown out a motor claim after GPS from a telematics device supplied by the insurer showed the motorists involved had staged the accident.
Insurance fraudsters operating cross-sector, research finds
Fraud data from other sectors can help insurers identify and tackle policy application and claims fraud, reducing the financial impact of insurance fraud on the industry and genuine customers, according to a new report from Cifas and Hill Dickinson,…
Airlines warned about dangers of Syrian conflict as MH17 inquiry concludes
International air safety agencies have warned that passenger airliners could be at risk from long-range Russian cruise missiles being fired at Syria.
Legal Update: Time is money
Under the new Enterprise Bill, insurers could be hit hard if they don’t pay claims in time
Serious injury guide potential precursor for future claimant and defendant engagement
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers is hopeful partnering with insurers on its serious injury guide will pave the way for future positive collaboration between the historically opposing claimant and defendant sides of the industry.
Insurers dispute criticism of pre-med offers as driver of whiplash claims
Insurers have dismissed accusations that pre-medical offers are the main driver of erroneous whiplash claims and have instead criticised low quality medical reports while pointing the finger of blame at the claims management sector.
Claims Club Asia Q+A: Chay Wilkinson
Post interviews Chay Wilkinson, Markel's first head of claims for the Asia-Pacific region.
Motor claims: What's driving motor claims?
Despite a range of unprecedented reforms and the industry’s own determination to fight motor claims fraud, numbers appear to be on the rise. What are the factors that could be influencing this alarming statistic?
In Series: Liability and Collaboration: More than a tick box exercise
Proper ID checks can help tackle liability fraud, says Crif Decision Solutions director, Sara Costantini.
Relocation and motor claims expected as St Albans sinkhole is filled
Work on repairing a sinkhole in St Albans that left more than 50 properties without water, electricity or gas has taken place at an estimated cost of £100,000 so far.
Lawyers and insurers unite on catastrophic injury claims code
Insurers and law firms have joined forces to produce a guide to help speed up the handling of catastrophic injury claims valued at more than £250,000.