Claims
Water Bill handed Royal Assent
The Water Bill has completed the final stage in passing into law, bringing with it the official introduction of the Flood Re scheme.
Charles Taylor expands UK regional footprint with Knowles Loss Adjusters buy
Charles Taylor Adjusting has completed a deal to acquire property and casualty claims specialist Knowles Loss Adjusters.
Over $60m of damage from rain in Guangdong
Heavy rain over the last week in the Chinese province of Guangdong has seen 15 000 claims so far.
Cunningham Lindsey launches global TPA service
Cunningham Lindsey has unveiled a new third party administration service following the launch of a programme to expand its UK TPA offering.
Storms may not hit full year figures, says Ageas’ Watson
The surges of winter storm and flood claims which drove Ageas into reporting a Q1 loss this morning may be immaterial to full year results according to UK chief executive Andy Watson.
Care home rates skyrocket as firms seek to limit exposure after Savile scandal
RSA among insurers demanding increased premiums amid claims surge fears
FIFA extends World Cup injury insurance
FIFA has extended its insurance coverage for players on national team duty that are injured before its squad deadline date of 26 May.
Death toll at Turkish coal mine rises to 278
At least 278 people have been killed after an explosion at a coal mine in the Turkish town of Soma in the Western province of Manisa.
Whiplash reform consultation criticised for being ‘vague’ and ‘watered down’
Fixed fees for medical reports among areas of concern for stakeholders
Cunningham Lindsey names Richard Ward as chairman
Loss adjusting giant Cunningham Lindsey has recruited former Lloyd’s boss Richard Ward as its new chairman, while also picking up a new global chief executive.
Legal update: International Law: Whose law is it anyway?
Alistair Kinley and Angel-Maria Sealy outline the ramifications of a case that resulted in much deliberation over whether English or German law should be followed
Head to Head: Claims Ratios
This year’s Biba conference, taking place at Manchester Central, has the theme ‘Customer, customer, customer’. With that in mind, Post asked some leading industry figures to go head-to-head on the burning customer issues.
Airclaims lands in Vancouver
McLarens-owned aviation loss specialist Airclaims has expanded its Canadian operation with the launch of a new office in Vancouver.
Heavy rain kills 21 and causes disruption in China, Macau and Hong Kong
Four days of heavy rain in China, Macau and Hong Kong, killed at least 21 people, flooded many areas, disrupted flights and train services.
Black rain hits Hong Kong again
For the second time this year the Hong Kong Observatory has raised the black rain warning as thunderstorms hit the city on 8 and 9 May.
French adjuster hires Hong Kong claims manager from Marsh
French specialist loss adjuster GM Consultant has appointed Alex Lui as a senior manager in Hong Kong.
Multiple billion dollar natural disasters in April
Tornadoes and extensive crop damage led to multiple billion dollar natural disasters in April according to catastrophe modeler Impact Forecasting.
Pro-golfer to pay £8k for income protection con
A pro-golfer who fraudulently claimed more than £8000 for a knee injury that supposedly left him unable to work has been ordered to repay the money, and carry out 140 hours of unpaid work.
C-Suite - Insurer: Insurers must be all ears
Customers say they want to feel they are being listened to during the claims process – we must take heed
17 injured in Tokyo quake
A magnitude six earthquake south of Tokyo disrupted transport and injured 17 people.
White House to warn climate change is already here
The National Climate Assessment, a report compiled by 300 leading scientists and experts, is set to reveal the US is already suffering from the affects of climate change.
Direct Line inks £1.2m deal for Trak M8 self-install telematics
AIM-listed telematics provider Trak M8 has completed a deal to provide all self-install telematics devices to Direct Line Group.
Helphire unveils Redde rebrand
Helphire is to change its name to Redde in a bid to better reflect its range of accident management offerings.
Charity non-liable for trespassing accident rules High Court
A charity will not be held liable for injuries sustained by a trespassing woman who fell into a four metre ditch at the side of a visitors’ car park.