Claims
York International grows financial lines capabilities in London
York Risk Services Group subsidiary York International has appointed Carlos Michel as senior adjuster as it looks to expand its London-based financial lines capabilities.
Video: Claims edition – The Claims Portal
The Claims Portal was introduced for the insurance industry in 2010 after the Ministry of Justice mandated that personal injury claims falling within the scope of the pre-action protocols must be processed using the portal.
Video: Claims edition - Fraud
The value of fraudulent insurance claims uncovered by insurers rose to a record £1.3bn in 2013, up 18% on the previous year, according to figures released in May by the Association of British Insurers.
Aviva renews Cega partnership
Aviva has renewed its long-standing claims partnership with Cega Group.
Matmo dumps heavy rain on Taiwan
Typhoon Matmo drenched Taiwan causing at least one casualty; however, there was relatively little damage to property.
Northerners four times more likely to commit fraud
Residents of the North of Britain are four times more likely to commit fraud than their counterparts in the South according to figures from desktop counter fraud company VFM services.
Axa appoints Kilshaw as London branch sales manager
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary has appointed Martin Kilshaw as London branch sales manager.
Counter-fraud specialist Gracey goes solo
Crawford & Company's former counter-fraud boss Bobby Gracey has set up his own consultancy firm after quitting a senior role at the US investigation firm Global Options.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2014: Shortlist revealed
Today Post is pleased to reveal the shortlist for the 2014 Insurance Fraud Awards.
Omdbudsman upheld fewer GI complaints in Q1
The Financial Services Ombudsman has resolved a smaller proportion of general insurance complaints in favour of consumers for the first quarter of 2014/15.
Rammasun kills over 100 as next typhoon forms
Typhoon Rammasun has killed 94 people in the Philippines and 33 in China with Typhoon Matmo following on its heels.
Mactavish calls for contract legislation to clarify broker role
Insurance contracts legislation should include guidance on the role of brokers in overcoming contracting issues between insurers and their customers, insurance governance firm Mactavish has said.
Little Chef turnaround firm 'in talks' to buy Unipart Automotive
Venture capital firm R Capital is in talks to buy beleaguered motor repair firm Unipart Automotive, Post understands.
Disputed commercial claims taking 35 months to settle
Disputed commercial claims are taking almost three years to settle on average, according to a study by insurance governance specialists Mactavish, with roughly half of claims being contended by insurers.
Quindell receives majority backing from shareholder group
The majority of Quindell Shareholder Action Group members maintain a positive outlook in terms of their investment in the outsourcer despite a recent drop in the firm’s share price.
Countries responsible for airspace safety, says Eurocontrol
Eurocontrol, a Brussels-based air safety organisation for Europe, said individual countries are responsible for airspace restrictions.
Met Office raises UK storm warnings
The Met Office has increased its severe weather warnings for parts of the UK this weekend, calling on residents and businesses to be prepared for disruption.
Sterling partners with Questgates on valuation service
Sterling has launched a new valuation service for commercial businesses managed by loss adjuster Questgates.
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MH17 hull war losses unlikely to exceed 2001 Tamil Tigers attack
The costs of hull war risks emanating from the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 are not expected to exceed the $380m (£222m) losses following the 2001 Tamil Tigers attack on Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike Airport, according to loss adjusting sources.
Hurricane Arthur losses less than £150m
Insured losses from Hurricane Arthur will not exceed $250m (£146m) according to a report from catastrophe modeller RMS.
Homeserve UK making 'solid progress'
Homeserve has said its UK business set to achieve targets on new customers and customer retention just months after revealing its profits had halved over three years
'Watered down' claims reforms set for Parliament
The Treasury is set to introduce a diluted version of a long-awaited insurance Bill to Parliament later today that drops the potential for claimants to pursue damages over delayed claims payments.