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LAS COO Dunworth resigns days after Innovation Group buy
LAS chief operating officer Max Dunworth is to depart the business later this year, Post can reveal.
Russian insurer reportedly axing Ukraine riot covers
Russian insurer Ingosstrakh has reportedly reduced operations of its Ukrainian subsidiary Ingo Ukraine in the face of ongoing political instability.
Motorists 'too trusting' of their cars
Drivers have too much faith in their vehicle's ability to deal with floods and bad weather according to Be Wiser insurance.
Osborne pledges £140m for flood defences
Chancellor George Osborne has promised £140m of funding towards flood defences following the storms and floods which wracked the UK over winter.
Charles Taylor pre-tax profits inch up after adjusting growth
Charles Taylor has seen its full year figures climb after its adjusting business saw operating profits jump by more than 75%.
Fitch predicts pressure on Flood Re due to public funds uncertainty
Uncertainty around UK government spending on flood defences could lead to Flood Re facing higher-than-expected claims in the future, according to Fitch Ratings.
BLM joins forces with Scottish firm
Insurance law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer is joining forces with Scottish firm HBM Sayers in a deal expected to complete on 1 May.
Editor's comment: Joining forces to finish the race
Brokers and insurers could be described as having a love-hate relationship – like Roadrunner and Wile E Coyote.
Your Say: Using our weaknesses
Nobody following the Financial Conduct Authority’s review of add‑ons would have needed to cross the proverbial gypsy’s palm with silver to gain prior knowledge of the nature and scope of the proposed remedies.
Interview: Jason Harris: Harris knows the drill
XL’s Jason Harris started his career on the oil rigs of the North Sea before moving into insurance via risk management. He explains the wide scope of his current role and the challenges facing the property and casualty market.
C-Suite - Insurer: A pat on the back for claims teams
The insurance industry should be proud of its handling of the UK’s wettest winter on record.
In Series: Data: Waves of understanding
Data can help insurers assess future storm and flood risks, providing benefits across the business and enhancing modelling processes.
Malaysia Airlines loss at least $500m says Credit Suisse
A Credit Suisse report has estimated the total insurance loss of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 at between $500m (£301m) and $600m.
Aviva publishes customer reviews online
Aviva is publishing customer car and home claims service reviews on its website, giving buyers the opportunity to see how others rate the insurer before buying its products.
Cunningham Lindsey launches fleet repair network
Cunningham Lindsey has launched a motor repair network for the fleet market which includes access to 80 repair centres across the UK.
Innovation Group completes LAS buy
Claims management business The Innovation Group has completed the purchase of LAS.
Allianz to pay Argos-parent £11m for warranty products
Allianz is to pay Argos-owner Home Retail Group £11m under a profit share agreement relating to the run-off of warranty insurance policies.
Seel calls for industry donations to Air Ambulances
Thornside founder David Seel is calling on insurers that work with claims arising from human emergencies to donate £1 to the Air Ambulance service for every policy they sell.
Quindell notches £480m of new business for Q1
Quindell Group has exceeded internal targets for growth in Q1, recording £480m worth of new business in the first three months of the year.
IRM criticises government's 'fingers crossed' approach to risk management
The recent flooding episode has highlighted shortcomings in the government’s approach to risk events according to chairman of the Institute of Risk Management, Richard Anderson.
Insurers face £1.1bn floods and storm bill says ABI
Claims for flooding and storm damage this winter will see insurers pay out £1.1bn according to figures from the Association of British Insurers.
Quindell law firm taking legal action on PI cold call claims
Quindell-owned Silverbeck Rymer is set to take legal action over a recording suggesting the firm is backing the inducement of claims from non-fault accident victims.
GAB Robins expands construction & engineering with senior hires
GAB Robins UK has appointed Andrew McDonald and Mike Hornby to senior adjusting and technical roles as part of the ongoing expansion of its construction & engineering operation.
CILA rejects fears over asbestos risk to loss adjusters handling flood claims
Expert warns of a ‘high risk’ of adjusters being unwittingly contaminated.