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Apil marks 100 day election countdown with bereavement campaign video
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has marked the 100 day countdown to this year’s general election with a new campaign video to push for reform of compensation rules for bereavement and psychiatric harm.
Ombudsman GI complaints dip for Q3
Numbers of enquiries received by the Financial Services Ombudsman on general insurance products excluding payment protection insurance fell in the final three months of 2014.
DAS claims boss exits in restructure
Legal expenses insurer DAS has restructured its management, with chief claims officer Richard Harris, pictured, opting for redundancy after his role was dissolved.
Drivers claiming £3.2m in compensation for pothole damage
Almost 50,000 UK drivers have claimed more than £3m in compensation from local councils for damage to vehicles caused by potholes over the last financial year, according to the RAC Foundation.
29% of drivers believe they aren’t responsible for accuracy of insurance applications
Almost a third of UK drivers believe they are not directly responsible for the accuracy of their motor insurance applications, according to new research from technology firm SSP.
The Claims Club Manifesto for Change: A Starter for Four
With the 2015 election looming and the outcome far from certain, it is time to ask what the insurance industry might be seeking from the next Government.
Blog: Tackling insurance fraudsters, one piece of shared information at a time
Insurance fraud is often painted as a victimless crime - but as anyone in the industry can tell you, it most certainly isn't.
HCML calls for rehab code to promote early intervention
HCML is calling for the insurance industry working party to the rehabilitation code consultation to tackle delays in assessments, treatment and care which increase costs to insurers.
Quindell confirms Slater & Gordon sales talks
Troubled insurance services provider Quindell has confirmed that it is in talks over disposals with law firm Slater & Gordon.
Foil condemns MoJ court fees hike
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has criticised a Ministry of Justice proposal to raise court fees in order to subsidise other parts of the court service.
Axa claims merger results in middle management job cuts
The merger of Axa’s UK claims division into a single operation has been completed at the expense of up to 13 middle management redundancies.
Aviva and Zurich pledge £1m funding for mesothelioma research
Insurance companies Aviva and Zurich will donate a combined £1m over two years to the British Lung Foundation’s research programme into the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma.
Biba plotting commercial solution for properties excluded by Flood Re
Organisations representing properties excluded from Flood Re remain committed to fighting for the scheme to widen its scope, despite plans by the British Insurance Brokers' Association to provide a commercial solution for excluded parties.
NAHL reports 10.4% revenue increase in trading update
NAHL has reported a 10.4% increase in revenue from continuing operations to £43.8m for the year ended 31 December 2014.
Bricklayer gets suspended sentence for bogus £200,000 claim
A bricklayer who attempted to a claim approximately £200,000 from Axa in a personal injury scam has been handed a six month jail term, suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to contempt of court.
Biba Manifesto 2015: Breaking news
The Post team brings you the breaking news on the British Insurance Brokers' Association's Manifesto 2015 as it launched at parliament on 19 January.
Video: Preparing for the Insurance Bill
Last year the government introduced the Insurance Bill to Parliament, with the aim of supporting the growth of Britain’s insurance industry and helping customers by updating the 100 year-old rules governing contracts between businesses and insurers.
Pool Re reportedly weighing business interruption changes
UK terrorism insurance scheme Pool Re is reportedly evaluating changes to business interruption cover in the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo killings in Paris.
Blog: In out, in out shake it all about
Post editor Stephanie Denton reveals the third chapter of her epic kitchen floor leakage saga...
IFoA suggests ABSs could replace CMCs in driving claims costs
The number of claims management companies operating across the UK has decreased by 35% over the past year, according the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Quindell deputy chair quits Financial Reporting Council
Quindell’s newly appointed deputy chairman has resigned his position on the Financial Reporting Council with immediate effect.
Sydney hostage siege declared as terrorist act
The hostage crisis that left two dead in central Sydney on 15-16 December has been declared a terrorist act meaning insurers will pay compensation to businesses.
Insurers urged to look beyond underwriting when assessing telematics benefits
Insurers are squandering the benefits of greater data access by failing to recognise benefits beyond underwriting, according to Wunelli director Sandy Dunn.
ABI reaffirms two-thirds of industrial deafness claims are rejected
The Association of British Insurers has backed analyst claims that the industry is repudiating roughly two-thirds of industrial deafness claims, despite some firms suggesting rates north of 80%.