Claims
Interview: Alistair Hardie: Getting the message out
Since being named CEO of Cega, Alistair Hardie has been a man on a mission – to take to the rooftops and loudly shout about what the firm can offer customers as part of his bid to grow the business. Post met Hardie eight weeks into his new job to find…
North of the Border: Credit hire debate rumbles on
Recent hire rates disputes in England and Scotland won’t be the last, says Jennifer Thomson.
Hill Dickinson puts 30 insurance staff on redundancy risk
Law firm Hill Dickinson has placed 30 of its insurance staff on risk of redundancy, subject to a 30 day consultation period.
Western Australia signs up to compulsory third party motor insurance
From 1 July 2016 motorists in Western Australia will be required to purchase third party (no-fault) insurance.
Singapore fraudster sentenced to six months in jail
27 year old Abdul Rahman Aziz has been sentenced to six months in jail for conspiring to defraud Axa after a staged traffic accident.
Raymond criticises Hong Kong insurers' use of betterment clause
Neil Raymond, CEO of motor and health broker Pacific Prime, has accused Hong Kong insurers of "institutionalised fraud" over how they handle motor claims.
Market Moves - 14 May 2015
Who has moved where ahead of Biba?
Interview: Maurice Tulloch: cooking up a storm
The promise of an abundance of challenges inspired Maurice Tulloch to return from Canada to Aviva UK. Nineteen months on, he has ridden out the promised ‘baptism of fire’ to deliver its best COR in memory
Arista picks Davies as claims handling partner
Arista Insurance has partnered with Davies Managed Systems to handle all of its property and liability claims.
Claims Awards Asia - entries open today
Post is excited to bring you the Claims Awards Asia 2015 and entries open today (12 May).
Biba 2015: Lorega Solutions launches broker business continuity offering
Loss recovery insurer Lorega Solutions has partnered with Basinger Consultants to produce a business continuity service for the broker market which will be launched at the 2015 British Insurance Brokers' Association conference this week.
Davies forges claims handling deal with MGA Imperium
Managing general agent Imperium Insurance Management has appointed Davies Group to handle its property and liability claims as well as providing loss adjusting and supply chain services.
Fraud Focus: Form an orderly Cue
It’s time for insurers to find out if claimants have really been whiter than white in the past, says Jamie Taylor, counter fraud director at DWF.
Legal Update: An increasing problem
Industrial deafness claims have been labelled ‘the new whiplash’. Chantal Rabbetts considers the challenges with these claims and how they should be managed.
Allergies: Food for thought
A tightening of regulations around food supply should be good for consumers – and consequences of businesses getting it wrong are serious.
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.