Claims
Insurance Fraud Awards: Deadline approaching
With the deadline of this Friday (27 June) looming for the Insurance Fraud Awards, there is still time to be in the running to win one of these prestigious gongs.
ABI outlines Flood Re SME exclusion stance at Defra meeting
The Association of British Insurers reiterated its view there is no evidence SMEs have a problem accessing affordable flood cover at a meeting between government and representative organisations yesterday.
C-Suite - Insurer: Putting the brakes on whiplash
The industry must ensure it goes all out to discourage dishonest whiplash claims
North of the Border: A claims revolution approaches
The Scottish regime for costs – or expenses, for those of us living north of the border – has long been commendably straightforward.
Argo looks to Xchanging for claims role
Argo International has appointed Rashpal Rooprai as senior liability claims adjustor.
MSIG bosses call for heightened safety standards to counter cost of STFs
Business leaders and risk managers have been challenged to adopt safety standards beyond those legally required in a bid to reduce the £800m annual cost of slips, trips and falls in the UK.
Insurance contract complaints plummet but FS top spot retained
Consumer complaints on unfair insurance contracts have dropped by almost 75% for the year ending 31 March 2014, but the class still attracted more than any other class of financial services business for the fourth year in a row.
Quindell founder Terry passes top job to Fielding
Quindell founder Rob Terry, pictured, is to hand the group chief executive role to services division CEO Robert Fielding, with Terry retaining a position as chairman.
Audatex and HPI to provide joint claims solutions for insurers
Claims service provider Audatex and its sister company HPI, the vehicle provenance specialist, are to join forces to develop solutions for the insurance sector.
Ifed arrests 11 in national travel fraud bust
Eleven people have been arrested across the UK for submitting travel insurance claims thought to be fraudulent.
Motor price rises 'inevitable' as EY forecasts a return to loss-making in 2014
Motor insurance underwriting in 2014 will return to being a loss-making product after just one year in the black, according to EY’s annual UK motor insurance results seminar.
Vans targeted in one third of crash-for-cash claims
Light commercial vehicles have been involved in almost one third of collisions involving crash-for-cash fraud rings in the past 12 months, according to research from Hill Dickinson and anti-fraud firm APU.
Legal Update: Occupational Disease: Collins provides limitation law guidance
Lung cancer case provides helpful guidance that will assist defendants in occupational disease cases. Nick Pargeter and Malcolm Keen report
Flooding: The future of flooding
As the Statement of Principles nears expiry and with the imminent introduction of Flood Re, what does the future hold for flood cover?
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with Ashton West
Since their inception, the British Insurance Awards have become the unrivalled badge of excellence for the insurance sector, raising standards across the industry through their showcasing of best of breed performance and innovation.
Couple sentenced for £1.1m life insurance fraud
A man who faked his own death and his wife were sentenced to prison today after fraudulently claiming £1.1m from life insurance policies and investments.
Fraud Focus: Will fraudsters flourish?
Reported fraud levels are on the rise, the number of motor claims being retained on the Ministry of Justice portal remain high, fraud litigation volumes are decreasing, and average damages payments are rising and qualified one-way costs shifting is now…
Comment: Health hazards post-flooding
The health impact of mould and bacteria after a flood event are generally overlooked
Cunningham Lindsey launches forensic advisory division
Cunningham Lindsey has launched its UK forensic advisory services division giving detailed analysis around the financial loss elements of a claim.
AIG urges business leaders to be more aware of personal risks
Nearly two thirds of business leaders do not feel their personal assets are very exposed to management liability actions, according to research from AIG.
Families receive MH370 compensation payouts
Families of passengers on missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 have begun receiving compensation payouts of $50 000 (£29 454).
Met seizes 100 000th uninsured car in London
The Metropolitan Police Service has seized its 100 000th uninsured vehicle in London.
Your say: More than technology to tackle fraud
The recent article on SSP’s behavioural anti-fraud weapons certainly highlights the difficulties in accurately detecting and eliminating application fraud.
Ageas rolling out commercial and subsidence claims reviews in 2015
Ageas is set to follow the completion of a household claims review with an investigation into its commercial and subsidence panels next year, Post can reveal.