Claims
CMC Direct Assist fined £80,000 for nuisance calls
Claims management company Direct Assist has been fined £80,000 by the Information Commissioner's Office for making direct marketing calls to people without their consent.
Zurich undeterred from fraud fight after appeal is upheld
Zurich says it is "unsurprisingly disappointed" by a 31 March Court of Appeal decision that ruled in favour of a claimant the insurer had evidence to show had made a fraudulent claim.
Ex-Quindell boss Terry snaps up 7.4% stake in stockbroker Daniel Stewart
Quindell founder Rob Terry has acquired a 7.4% stake in stockbroker Daniel Stewart Securities.
Post magazine – 2/9 April
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Judge dismisses first full case for fundamental dishonesty
A Telford County Court judge has dismissed the first full trial due to a finding of fundamental dishonesty.
Market Moves - 2 April 2015
Who has moved where this week.
Cunningham Lindsey to acquire Andersen Environmental
Cunningham Lindsey has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Andersen Environmental, an environmental and engineering due diligence, health and safety, and remediation firm.
Celebrity Endorsements: All that glitters
What happens when the actions of a company’s celebrity endorser bring a campaign to its knees?
Kennedys poaches 13-lawyer team from Plexus
Kennedys has hired a 13-lawyer travel sector team from Plexus Law to join its personal injury practice.
C-suite - Insurer: It’s legal, but is it right?
The CMA’s lack of action over subrogated claims means the industry itself must act, says Adrian Furness, claims director, Covéa Insurance.
Quindell directors to resign after sale of professional services arm
Quindell CEO Robert Fielding will move to Australian law firm Slater & Gordon following the sale of the claims outsourcer’s professional services arm.
CPIC admits 'grave' property and casualty underwriting issues
Shanghai-based giant China Pacific Insurance's profits climbed 19.3% last year to 11bn yuan (£1.19bn) despite "grave" problems in its property and casualty arm.
Gumtree ghost broker jailed for two years
A car rental firm owner who made £65,000 selling invalid motor insurance was jailed today for two years at the Old Bailey (26 March).
Ageas unveils consolidated commercial claims panel
Crawford & Company and its recently acquired business GAB Robins are among the big winners following the consolidation of Ageas’ commercial claims panels.
Aviva eyes Belfast relocation as claims function closes
Aviva is to move to a new office development in Belfast after notifying regional brokers of the closure of its claims function a month ahead of schedule.
Claims Awards 2015: shortlist revealed
Today Post is pleased to reveal the shortlist for the 2015 Claims Awards.
Nicholls replaces Gladwell as Crawford UK & Ireland CEO
Clive Nicholls has been appointed as CEO of Crawford & Company UK & Ireland in a leadership reshuffle following its acquisition of GAB Robins.
Industry warned of potential class suit from rugby concussion claims
A predicted big "storm" of concussion injury claims from rugby union players has the potential to lead to a costly class action lawsuit, legal experts have warned.
Industry should prepare for $1bn container ship loss, says AGCS
After a 80% plus increase in container ship capacity in a decade, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty is warning of some significant loss events to come.
Closing Gibraltarian underwriter warns of SII pressures
The chairman of Gibraltarian underwriter Service Insurance Company said UK motor market pressures and the looming Solvency II deadline in 2016 led to the firm deciding it was not "economically sensible" to continue operating.
DfT and industry players discuss scope of Vnuk legislation
Industry leaders are working with the Department for Transport to determine if certain vehicle classes should be taken out of European Union legislation that expands the requirement for motor insurance, amid fears of a future claims influx.
AA calls for government to back Ifed expansion amid increased CMC activity
Nearly two thirds of UK motorists have been cold-called by claims management companies in the past year, with 36% contacted more than 10 times, according to research conducted by AA Insurance.
Penny Black's insurance week - 24 March
There was much talk about the imminent arrival of driverless cars at Post's Motor Claims 2015 event, but those dedicated visitors who stayed until the penultimate session of the day - such as Penny, a keen motorist who is often found pootling around town…
Service Insurance Company stops writing new business
Service Insurance Company is to cease writing new business as part of a planned reorganisation of the company involving a number of linked businesses.