Claims
Claims ‘hell’ with Policy Expert causes mother to set up group
A mother-of-two, who has been through a 17-month battle with Policy Expert following a fire at her home, has set up an action group to help “other families going through hell with claims.”
Insurers need to unlock the mass-timber revolution
Judith Schulz, fire safety engineering lead at Arup, tackles what insurers need to know about mass-timber risks.
Q&A: James Eveling, Woodgate & Clark
James Eveling, managing director of loss adjuster Woodgate & Clark, addresses the war for talent and discusses the firm’s growth plans plus its new claims system.
Holiday from hell - Part two: Lost and damaged luggage
You may arrive at an airport when your bags fail to emerge onto the carousel, leaving you in an unfamiliar place with only a small selection of your possessions.
Digital claims: Closing the loop from FNOL to settlement
The digital world is ideal for logging a FNOL and follow-through claims communications, but the human element still remains irreplaceable.
Consumer Duty fails to improve insurance customer’s experiences
Most general insurance customers have seen zero improvement in service from general insurance providers since the implementation of the Financial Conduct Authority’s Consumer Duty a year ago, with some even saying things have gotten worse, research has…
Van and moped crash-for-cash schemes on the rise
Crash-for-cash schemes involving vans and mopeds are on the rise and moving into urban areas outside of London, according to Ageas.
Better motor claims are no accident
The new Consumer Duty requires insurers to ensure reliable replacement vehicle offerings with dependable secondary suppliers, consistently meeting consumer expectations.
Holiday from hell - Part one: Flight delays and compensation
Flight delays and cancellations can be incredibly frustrating, often disrupting travel plans and causing significant inconvenience. However, passengers may be entitled to compensation depending on the circumstances.
Brits found to be the most likely nation to insure their pets' lives and least likely to insure their own
The UK leads in pet insurance, with Brits more likely to insure pets than those in Europe or the US. However, only 31% have life insurance, below the global average of 43%.
Small changes could make a big difference with BI insurance
Trade Voice: Aruna Chandrapalan, chair of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters’ business interruption special interest group and head of forensic accounting services for Asia at Sedgwick, looks at how uncertainty around BI cover might be dispelled.
Which? demands FCA action over ‘widespread’ claims-handling failures
Consumer champion Which? has launched a new campaign to end “the insurance rip-off” and has called on the Financial Conduct Authority to take tough action against claims handlers who fall short of the regulator’s required standards.
Dogflation: Understanding its impact on pet insurance affordability
In 2023, the UK recorded 12 million dogs as pets. The rising cost of owning a dog, dubbed “dogflation”, highlights the increasing expenses of pet care.
Diary of an Insurer: Allianz Partners’ Matt Crawford
After cycling from London to Paris in 24 hours, Matt Crawford, head of sales for roadside assistance at Allianz Partners, keeps motors running during his working week and learns lessons from the provider's travel insurance business.
Court victory forces credit hire firms to pay insurers’ legal costs
Credit hire businesses are now “on the hook” for defendant insurers’ legal costs after Keoghs and three motor insurers secured a significant judgment relating to non-party costs orders.
Big Interview: Andy Bord, Flood Re
On his last day as Flood Re CEO, Andy Bord catches up with Emma Ann Hughes on how the scheme will end in 2039, his pride around Build Back Better, plus why Labour’s promise to build more homes must be accompanied by a robust planning framework.
Understanding the dangers of working at height
Stuart Dickinson, senior underwriter at Square Pegs, examines why working at height injuries and associated medical costs are increasing in the UK and why greater heights do not mean more claims.
Q&A: Ann Waite, Association of Average Adjusters
Ann Waite, honorary chair of the Association of Average Adjusters, reflects on why marine insurance continues to be dominated by men and why it is good to talk.
Kelsall leaves Allianz for sweet role at Marshmallow
Nick Kelsall, head of insurance claims at Allianz UK, is leaving the insurer in September, Insurance Post can reveal.
Former Crawford exec Sadowski returns with senior TPA role
Former senior Crawford manager Lee Sadowski has returned to the claims management space joining home emergency third party administration specialist Preferred as chief strategy officer to help ramp up its insurance presence.
How can home insurance avoid a motor-like PR disaster?
As motor premium inflation is steadying, Scott McGee examines whether home insurance premiums will be next to rocket plus identifies ways to avoid the wrath of consumers facing paying more to insure their property.
Travel insurance complaints hit highest levels since pandemic
The number of travel insurance complaints brought to the Financial Ombudsman Service has increased by 19% in the last year.
Infographic: Traffic collisions – riskiest areas and key risk factors
New analysis from CRIF, reveals the areas across England and Wales with the highest and lowest risk of traffic collisions.
Better births
Reports from the first national inquiry into traumatic births revealed testimony from mothers that was harrowing and often shocking, but probably unsurprising for anyone with experience of clinical negligence cases.