Claims
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.
Market Moves - 26 March 2015
Who has gone where in insurance this week?
Queensland Reconstruction Authority to become permanent
The Queensland state government is seeking to make the Queensland Reconstruction Authority a permanent agency at a cost of A$30m (£15.8m) a year.
Interview: Helen Withers: Seizing the opportunity
When Helen Withers was made redundant, she took the chance to start afresh and, as managing director of Arc Legal, she tells Post how the decision has paid off
Allianz and Irwin Mitchell launch ATE product for negligence claims
Allianz has launched an after-the-event insurance product in partnership with law firm Irwin Mitchell to facilitate professional negligence claims against solicitors.
Hong Kong's motor malaise
Nicky Burridge investigates why Hong Kong experienced some poor motor underwriting results in 2014.
Legal: Beware the Insurance Act Interregnum
Nick Young looks at what insurers can be doing to fill the ‘gap’ between governing legislations.
Natural Catastrophes: Extreme reaction
The Insurance Council of Australia’s natural catastrophe coordination initiative is an example of how an industry can collaborate to respond quickly and effectively to extreme weather events.
Trade Voice: Taking the first steps
Can the UK insurance sector learn anything from the Irish Consumer Protection Code 2012?
BLM and Cunningham Lindsey launch joint claims handling brand
Law firm BLM has teamed up with loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey to launch a streamlined service that combines loss adjusting, claims handling and litigation.
Flood Re regulations laid before parliament
Flood Re's secondary legislation was yesterday (19 March) laid before parliament marking the completion of negotiations with government around the scheme.
Motor underwriting profit improves 153% in Singapore
Underwriting profit in the motor sector climbed to S$149.5m (£73m) in 2014 compared to S$59.1m in 2013.
Rigby replaces Harman as Crawford's European boss
Former GAB Robins CEO Kieran Rigby will lead Crawford and Company’s European operation in a move that results in the departure of Mark Harman from Crawford.
PPO damages ruled out by judge on RSA split liability case
A High Court judge has ruled that a periodic payment order is not be an appropriate form of damages where there is a significant liability split.
Elite offering PII to MROs as Medco minimum cover requirement is set at £1m
Unrated insurer Elite Insurance has “leapt to the aid” of medical reporting organisations that want to be considered for the Medco portal by offering professional indemnity cover.
Motor Claims 2015 - speaker: Niall Edwards
Niall Edwards is a partner and head of national motor group, Kennedys.
Motor Claims 2015 - speaker: Ronnie Simmons
Ronnie Simmons is head of partnership development (UK) Maiden Insurance Partnerships.
Motor Claims 2015 - speaker: Caroline Coates
Caroline Coates is an executive partner at DWF.
Motor Claims 2015 - speaker: Mike Lowe
Mike Lowe is a senior engineer, International Vehicle Standards.
Motor Claims 2015 - speaker: Jonathan Hewett
Jonathan Hewett is chief marketing officer, Octo Telematics.
Motor Claims 2015 - speaker: Chris Holmes
Chris Holmes is campaign and retail incentives manager, Vauxhall Motors.