Claims
‘User pays’ fees mooted for Claims Portal must be treated with caution
System is expected to be introduced in the fourth quarter of 2015
Call for fraud reform clarity over ‘fundamental dishonesty’ definition
MoJ plans include a ban on incentives to claimants and pre-medical offers
Disaster Risk and Response Forum News - 12 June 2014
All the news from Post’s 2014 Disaster Risk and Response Forum
C-Suite - Insurer: Somerset: picking up the pieces
Devastation from the Somerset Levels flooding is still evident but the claims process is in full swing
Career development & CSR: Innovation’s Infront handed Gold people investment standard
Innovation Group division Infront has been awarded the Investors in People Gold Standard, making it one of the 7% of accredited organisations in the UK.
Easter New Zealand storms cost insurers $39m
According to the Insurance Council of New Zealand April's Easter storm caused insured losses of nearly NZ$46m ($39m).
Cyber crime 'costs the global economy $445bn a year'
Cyber crime is estimated to cost the global economy around $445bn a year according a report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Quindell targeting premium listing 'as soon as practicable'
Quindell has stressed its commitment to a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange, pledging to update investors in the next ten days.
Industry welcomes government fraud action
Insurers have welcomed government measures to tackle insurance fraud announced today by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling.
Law Commission drops third-party fraud project from reform programme
The Law Commission has confirmed strike-out legislation relating to third-party fraud will not be included in its 12th programme of law reform.
Your say: Investing in fraud specialists
The latest fraud results announced by the Association of British Insurers demonstrate once again that fraud is a risk that our industry cannot ignore as unchecked it will eradicate any marginal bottom lines in what continues to be a tough market for most.
SSP launches behavioural anti-fraud weapons
Software specialist SSP has unveiled a new anti-fraud solution that will tackle crooks through behavioural analytics.
Shell oil plant explosion leaves two injured
Two people have been injured in a fire after an explosion at a Shell oil plant in the Netherlands on Wednesday.
Claims Awards 2014 - winners announced
Ageas scooped two individual awards at the 2014 Post Claims Awards held in London last night (5 June).
Division of claims complaints costs unfair First 4 Lawyers says
Ministry of Justice proposals on how the Legal Ombudsman's costs for handling complaints against claims management companies are recovered disproportionately penalises those working in personal injury, First 4 Lawyers says.
Bogus whiplash claims driving up motor premiums in East London
East London motorists are paying more than three times more for car insurance than their West London counterparts due to high numbers of bogus whiplash claims, according to research from accident camera company Smart Witness.
Riot Damages: A north and south divergence
2014 appears to be the year for appeal cases dealing with riot damage.
AIG's Kvarns joins Ace as Nordic claims manager
Ace Group has hired Elisabeth Kvarns to be its country claims manager for the Nordic region.
Perils revises Windstorm Xaver loss estimate up by €32m
Independent Zurich-based loss data provider, Perils has disclosed its third loss estimate for windstorm Xaver.
Aggressive driving making Singapore road users feel unsafe, says Axa
As Axa Singapore launches a driver behaviour app, the insurer says three out of five drivers in Singapore feel unsafe.
Legal Update: Occupiers Liability: Trespass incident results in rejected claim
Judge rejects argument moat was a ‘hidden trap’ as Dover District Council defends claim. Lauren Gosnell reports on a case that offers further comfort to occupiers
Roundtable: Fraud: Talking tough
The insurance industry has made a big noise about increased anti‑fraud efforts in recent years, but how significant has the impact been – and where could firms do more?
Warning over ride-sharing in Australia
The Insurance Council of Australia is urging Australians to be aware of the potential impact car ride-sharing services might have on their motor vehicle insurance.
C-Suite - Insurer: Take the long-term view
Insurers must stop unsustainable commodity pricing in commercial property claims