Claims
Q&A with Aon on increased competition and trends in public sector insurance
The public sector space has been described as one lacking competition and choice when it comes to insurance options.
Foreign lorry accidents on UK motorways up 14%
Collisions on UK motorways involving foreign lorries have increased by 14% since 2012, according to statistics from credit hire firm Accident Exchange.
Blog: ERRA Update - Scotland poised to reverse the impact of s69?
On 5 January 2015, Richard Baker MSP lodged a consultation document on a proposed Damages Claims (EU Directive on Safety and Health at Work) (Scotland) Bill.
Fitzgerald Consulting replaces GAB in adjusting network
Fitzgerald Consulting is to join loss adjusting network Context International as its sole UK representative replacing GAB Robins after its acquisition by Crawford & Company in December 2014.
Career development: Brownsword Group gets Royal approval
The Brownsword Group has been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise in Innovation after her Majesty the Queen graciously approved the Prime Minister's recommendation.
Market Moves - 7 May 2015
Find out who has moved where in the world of insurance this week.
On the Soapbox: Laspo loses its shine
Allianz’s Graham Gibson on why the positive benefits seen directly after Laspo have started to wear off.
Iceberg Basements: What lies beneath
Iceberg basements have made media headlines as the mega-rich create extra room for their luxurious lifestyles. These developments also throw up a unique set of challenges for insurers.
Sydney hailstorm costs rise above A$100m
The hailstorm which hit Sydney on 25 April has seen 19,000 claims and A$125m (£65m) in losses according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
Blog; The need for partnerships
BLM partner and head of claims solutions, Vivienne Williams, and Cunningham Lindsey client partnerships director, Mark Gilbert, have brought the two organisations together to launch Profecta, a service for corporate and professional indemnity claims…
Quiz of the week - 1 May 2015
How much do you know about insurance developments in the last seven days?
Ex-LV employee among three arrested for suspected fraudulent
Three people across Bournemouth and Poole have been arrested following an Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department investigation into the suspected fraudulent sale of LV's confidential customer information.
ABI tracker sees 2% dip in motor premiums
The average price paid for private comprehensive motor insurance fell 2% from Q4 2014 to £360 in the first quarter of 2015, according to the Association of British Insurers' quarterly premium tracker.
Three charged with insurance fraud in Singapore
Three men have been charged with making dishonest claims in a Singapore court yesterday (29 April).
Nepal's largest reinsurer cites $160m exposure to earthquake
The devastating earthquake in Nepal is expected to cost the largest reinsurer in the country GIC Re no more than $160m (£104m).
ABI premium tracker shows home rates down 2% in Q1
Home insurance rates continued to fall in the first quarter of 2015 with an average combined building and contents policy now costing 79 pence a day, figures from the Association of British Insurers showed.
New South Wales' storms to cost IAG A$300m
Insurance Australia Group is counting the cost of two damaging storms in the same week.
Philippines' GI profits surged in 2014 from low base
The Philippines' 65 general insurance companies profits in 2014 climbed to 2.4bn pesos (£35.4m) up 192% from 822m pesos of profit in 2013.
Aviva and Covéa join fraud task force working party
The insurance fraud task force has set up a working party to examine where issues arise in the personal injury claims process.
Insurers told to change ways or lose loss adjusting capacity
Insurers have been warned of the potential consumer detriment of in-housing claims by loss adjusting bosses who have backed the stance taken by Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters' deputy president Benedict Burke over the industry’s ability to provide…
Axa claims tool launched to broker market
A digital claims tracking tool is now available to the entire broker market following the completion of pilot projects with Bluefin and Brokerbility.
Insurers and claimant solicitors partner on fraud initiative
Insurers have teamed up with claimant solicitors to offer a service aimed at preventing fraudulent claims entering the compensation process.
Legal Update: Jurisdiction: Weigh up the cost of bringing claims home
Rachel Moore looks at the issues surrounding English courts hearing claims originating overseas.
North of the Border: Informed consent appeal allowed
Times have changed for the doctor/patient relationship –material risks must be disclosed.