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Computer glitch causes chaos for UK flights
A system failure affecting air traffic control workstations was to blame for disruption to thousands of passengers coming in and out of Britain's biggest airports on Friday, officials told Reuters, as services returned to normal on Saturday.
Multi-defendant asbestos ruling 'significant' for future damages awards
A High Court ruling around compensation in asbestos-related lung cancer cases with multiple defendants will have a significant impact in the way damages in future cases are awarded, law firm BLM has claimed.
Berkshire Hathaway, Fosun and RSA: five leading 2014 Asia stories
Andrew Tjaardstra, Post's Asia editor, summaries five leading stories that made the headlines in Asia-Pacific over the year.
Insurers unfazed by CMA probe into Crawford's GAB acquisition
Insurer claims specialists are relaxed about the Competition and Markets Authority investigation into Crawford’s £45.8m acquisition of GAB Robins.
Quindell CEO plays down Terry’s share sale
Founder Rob Terry’s sale of 5% of Quindell’s total share capital has been played down by CEO Robert Fielding, despite the troubled firm’s share price dropping by a third over 24 hours.
Brisbane hailstorm insured costs rise to A$804m
November's powerful hailstorm in Brisbane has cost insurers and reinsurers A$804m ($669m/£426m) so far.
Founder Rob Terry dumps 5% of Quindell shares
Quindell’s founder and former chairman Rob Terry has offloaded a large swathe of his holdings in the firm over two weeks, with his stake dropping to below 3%.
ABI demands clarity on long-term flood defence plans
The Association of British Insurers has called for more information on flood defence spending to allay fears of repercussions impacting Flood Re.
Innovation Group restructures UK motor division
Innovation Group has consolidated its four UK motor brands, Crashworth, Gemini, Nobilas and Motorcare, to form a new division called Innovation Group Motor UK.
Crawford hit with CMA enforcement order regarding GAB deal
The Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into whether Crawford and Company’s acquisition of fellow loss adjuster GAB Robins will serve to diminish competition in the UK.
Fraud taskforce encouraged to broaden scope beyond motor insurance
Hertzell will invite industry experts to contribute to the work
Supply chain communications issues threaten insurers' reputation
Differing methods of communication compares poorly to other sectors
Pool Re-style cyber terrorism facility could stimulate the market for insurance
Cyber insurance concept raised at CFC Cyber Symposium
C-Suite Insurer: Vive la revolution
Technological advances mean the insurance industry is on the cusp of something new and exciting
Fraud Focus: What will the taskforce do?
A new taskforce has been announced by the government, specifically looking at insurance fraud
Trade bodies fight for re-worded clauses to be restored to Insurance Bill
Biba and Airmic address House of Lords' committee in attempt to restore axed clauses
Review of the Year: Health
Health insurance personalities reflect on the past year and look forward to 2015, with high hopes for improving the profile of health insurance through technology – as well as addressing issues surrounding costs and implementing a more holistic approach…
Blog: The rise and fall of outrageous travel fraud
Simon Cook, head of special investigations for claims and assistance group CEGA, talks tummy tucks, liposuction and the lengths to which fraudsters will go to make money from a bogus travel insurance claim....
Blog: Top 5 TV insurance claims
How much would the insurance claim for the Downton Abbey fire have been? Crawford & Company's UK Major Loss team calculates the cost of small screen disasters.
Hertzell's fraud role coincides with Law Commission exit
David Hertzell's term as law commissioner is to end on 31 December, coinciding with his appointment as head of a taskforce to tackle insurance fraud.
Average policy savings of £15 predicted following My Licence launch
Motor Insurers’ Bureau CEO Ashton West has set his sights on the “the holy grail” of delivering claims data at the point of quote by 2016, following the launch of the My Licence initiative, which is expected to spark customer savings.
Former LAS manager Hogarth handed North America remit
The most senior remaining member of LAS’s management team has been handed a promotion at Innovation Group, taking on product development for North America.
Quindell recruits PWC for accounting review
Insurance services firm Quindell has appointed PWC to conduct an independent review of accounting policies and forecasts for cash generation.
Blog: I believe in fairies but not insurance
When Post editor Stephanie Denton had her first experience of making a claim, her faith in the insurance industry was left more than a little shaky...