Claims
Your say: Insurance Fraud Register in the slow lane
I feel compelled to respond to Post’s recent article concerning the Insurance Fraud Register in the 10 April edition.
McLarens names Brown president in restructure
Commercial adjuster McLarens has named Americas regional director Gary Brown president and chief operating officer, freeing up chief executive Vern Chalfant to focus on strategy and acquisitions.
Europe: International Product Recall
Food contamination issues can be extremely serious - and even if it happens in a country many thousands of miles away, news travels fast, which could mean bigger insurance implications for the companies involved.
E-cigarettes and cosmetic surgery tipped for new wave of claims
E-cigarettes and cosmetic surgery are among a new wave of anticipated emerging claims, according to law firm Hill Dickinson.
British Insurance Awards 2014 shortlist video
On 9 July 2014, Post will celebrate 20 years of the renowned British Insurance Awards, and what a spectacular two decades it has been.
Quindell signs deal as Ebitda rises
Quindell has reported gross sales of almost £163m in the first quarter of 2014, as its subsidiary 360 Globalnet has agreed two five-year property claims deals worth £20m with an unnamed direct UK insurer.
Industry promises claims handling improvement after review finds issues
Regulator’s investigation highlights concerns over customer experience.
South Korea ferry sinks
A large car and passenger ferry has sunk off the coast of South Korea after it reportedly hit rocks this morning.
85% of workplace injuries uncompensated says Apil
A huge majority of workplace related injuries and illnesses remain uncompensated according to figures released by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.
Claims Club News - 9 April 2014
All the news from Post’s Claims Club event on 9 April.
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 17 April 2014
At Post’s Claims Club, Axa’s head of liability claims John Dacey said that anecdotally, insurers are witnessing a rise in claimants representing themselves.
North of the Border: Outdoor fall case dismissed
Judge finds occupier has no duty in Leonard v Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority.
Ridesharing: Sharing responsibility
The increasing popularity of ridesharing is creating a range of challenges for insurers – particularly when it comes to liability
C Suite - Broker: Universality challenge
The basic principle that underpins insurance is that of pooling of risk.
Last of crash for cash death gang jailed
The final prosecution over a fatal road traffic collision intended as an insurance fraud has seen Ireneusz Marek Staniak , 43, from Berners Avenue, Ealing last week jailed for nine years for causing death by dangerous driving.
A$8.4m of losses from cyclone Ita
According to the Insurance Council of Australia, insurers have received 680 claims (by noon on 15 April) in the aftermath of cyclone Ita, with insurance losses estimated at A$8.4m.
Ball exits Cunningham Lindsey for break from industry
Cunningham Lindsey building claims services director Geoff Ball has stood down from the company's board and is to leave the business with immediate effect.
Willis launches cargo facility product
Willis has launched a product to protect cargo against all types of political violence, terrorism and war risks.
Judge dismisses £60k claim for nightclub accident
A judge has thrown out a £60 000 claim for an alleged nightclub dance floor accident citing lack of credible evidence.
The calm after the storm
Not wishing to tempt fate, but the current respite from the deluge of rain and heavy winds seen at the start of the year has offered a moment to reflect on our immediate response to an unprecedented volume of storm claims, ranging from minor damage to…
Bodyshops launch fairness campaign
The National Association of Bodyshops has begun a new campaign to rebuild relationships with insurers and claims management companies under the umbrella of "treating bodyshops fairly".
Public and insurers prepare for cyclone Ita in Queensland
Cyclone Ita, currently a strong category 3 storm, is expected to make landfall in North Queensland, Australia, on Friday 11 April.
$7bn of insured natural disaster losses in Q1 2014
Insurers had to pay out $7bn in insured losses caused by natural disasters in the first quarter of the year according to catastrophe modeller Impact Forecasting.
FCA review finds 'no evidence of systematic attempts to deny valid claims'
The Financial Conduct Authority is not proposing “any new requirements or rule changes” for firms involved in claims handling based on the initial findings of its thematic claims review.