Claims
Recent floods could cost the industry £100m
Claims arising from the coastal floods that hit parts of the UK last Friday could potentially reach £100m, according to PWC estimates.
RIIG announces administration plans
Claims provider Resources In Insurance Group will appoint an administrator after conceding it will not be able to meet tax bills.
International: Europe: Weathering the storm
In the wake of devastation caused by typhoon Haiyan in the Phillippines, what is the future for insurance in disaster-prone regions?
MoJ to strengthen CMC complaints service
Legal changes announced by the Ministry of Justice will see consumers receiving compensation should they be mistreated by claims management companies.
DWF strengthens Cat-PI team with former BLM partner
DWF has appointed Paul Greaves, a specialist in large loss personal injury litigation, to its London-based catastrophic Personal Injury team.
Saulter pledges organic growth focus after Garwyn buy
Davies chief executive Dan Saulter says his business will focus on growing through contract wins and recruitment rather than acquisition after it today sealed a deal to acquire Garwyn.
Claims Portal boss Wallis responds to TPA criticisms
Claims Portal chairman Tim Wallis has clarified there are various options available for third party administrators within the portal.
IFR still expected to go live before 2014
The Insurance Fraud Register is still planned to go live before the end of the year despite market rumours several insurers are holding up its progress.
RSA deploys emergency vehicle in Lincolnshire
RSA has deployed its emergency response vehicle to Boston in Lincolnshire to assist people affected by flooding.
Davies confirms Garwyn acquisition
Davies has confirmed a deal to acquire specialist loss adjuster Garwyn.
Loss adjusters seeing steady flow of storm claims
Loss adjusters are praising flood defence mechanisms in standing up to yesterday’s storm which has seen the east coast of the UK battered by surges and high tides.
Davies inks Garwyn deal
Loss adjuster Davies last night completed a deal to acquire Garwyn, Post understands.
Philippines typhoon dominates November catastrophes
Super typhoon Haiyan which killed over 5 000 people dominated the November global catastrophe list.
Kennedys concerned about lack of costs control for asbestos claims
Insurance law firm Kennedys has expressed concerns that the government has showed no intention to consider the issue of recoverable fees for asbestos claims.
GAB Robins issues amber alert on east coast weather warnings
Loss adjuster GAB Robins will be mobilising additional field teams to the east coast in preparation for the predicted storm expected to bring gale-force winds, heavy rainfall and possible coastal flooding to the area.
Legal video: BLM partner Matthew Ford discusses the Jackson reforms and MoJ portal impact
Taken together, Lord Justice Jackson’s reforms of civil litigation costs - and the extension of the Ministry of Justice claims portal - have certainly shaken up the litigation landscape.
Questgates hires Burnett as environmental project manager
Questgates has moved to strengthen its environmental claims division with the appointment of Tony Burnett as project manager.
DLG issues advice to customers in face of weather warnings
Direct Line Group has issued advice to its customers following warnings of high winds and flood risks issued for various regions in the UK.
Chinese catastrophe insurance scheme "to be launched within a year"
Moody's expert suggests Chinese social security reforms will help launch a government backed catastrophe scheme by the end of 2014.
Apil concerned about elimination of no win no fee system for asbestos
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has expressed concerns about the elimination of the ‘no win, no fee’ system for mesothelioma victims.
Claims Portal accused of failing third party claims administrators
The Claims Portal is failing third-party administrators, self-insurance claims handler Gallagher Bassett has claimed.
Post magazine – 5 December 2013
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Legal Update: Credit Hire: Ongoing hire case reaches £220 000 as documentary evidence is not disclosed
Liane Atcheson looks at the new philosophy being enforced by judges in the post-Jackson era.
Claims Club: Industry on alert as fraud gangs target claims for smartphones and tablets
Insurers are becoming increasingly alive to the activities of organised criminal groups amid a high level of fraudulent gadget insurance claims.