Claims
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%.
16% of Britons ‘horrified’ by driverless cars
Almost half of British adults would be unwilling to be a passenger in a driverless car while 16% are “horrified” by the idea, according to research from Uswitch.
57 flood warnings issued across UK
Environment agencies for the UK have issued a barrage of flood warnings as the country continues to suffer the impact of Storm Rachel.
Claims Awards Asia: Claims Service Provider of the Year
Sponsored Feature: The winner of the Claims Service Provider of the Year award at the Claims Awards Asia 2014 is Willis Processing Services India.
Asia-Pacific risk managers concerned over increased competition
Increased competition more important but regulation less of a concern in Asia-Pacific last year compared to 2013 according to the latest Allianz Risk Barometer.
Brisbane hailstorm claims top A$1bn
100,223 property and motor claims have been lodged as a result of last November's freak Brisbane hailstorm.
Canopius claims head East resigns ahead of QBE move
QBE European Operations has appointed Canopius head of claims Mike East to the role of claims technical director.
Australian farmer claims A$944,000 for crop failure
The first payout for multi-peril crop insurance in Australia is A$944,000 (£504,000) to a Queensland farmer.
Reputation, cyber crime fears surge in AGCS risk survey
Rising concerns over loss of reputation and instances of cyber crime have dominated the UK results of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty’s most recent risk barometer survey.
Editor's comment: Je Suis Charlie
On 7 January terrorists attacked free speech by shooting dead 12 innocent journalists and police at the offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.
Historic Child Abuse: Ensuring justice
The increasing number of historic child abuse cases is placing new demands on public authorities, insurers and liability adjusters seeking the truth
Legal update: Mitigation actions could cut your losses
Michael Burns welcomes a court ruling on the effect of a claimant’s action in mitigation of their loss
Fraud Focus: The key issues on the horizon
What measures, technology and legal reforms will be changing the landscape of fraud in 2015?
C-Suite - MGA: 2015: Back to reality
A new phase of uncertainty kicks off 2015 with more woes in the Eurozone and a looming general election