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Biba disappointed at government’s SME flood exclusion
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has expressed its disappointment at the government’s decision to exclude SMEs from incoming flood legislation.
52 die in pipeline explosion in China
52 people have died in a pipeline explosion in the port of Qingdao in East China, according to local authorities and media.
Swiss Re's Schnegg relocating to Singapore
Swiss Re's head of property and casualty and claims manager in Asia is relocating to Singapore from Switzerland at the beginning of January.
Carole Nash unveils ABS following New Law partnership
Motorcycle broking specialist Carole Nash has teamed up with New Law to launch a legal services proposition under the name of Carole Nash Legal Services.
Scottish constitution: A separate health and safety regime for Scotland?
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 is now in force across the UK, however what has gone largely overlooked thus far are the exceptions to ERRA and the potential for a uniquely Scottish approach to the regulation of health and safety.
BLM launches legal advice product for difficult claims
Insurance law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer has launched a legal advice product at a low fixed cost price, delivered within three working days.
Ruling highlights the de-skilling of PI work
A recent ruling against Raleys Solicitors shows there is a need to balance process and legal expertise in personal injury work, according to Citadel Law.
98.7% of UK motorists believe they are ‘safe drivers’
A report commissioned by Carrot Insurance found there is a “huge disparity” between the perception and reality of driving behaviour.
Cunningham Lindsey distributing winter claims help
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has sent its insurers guidance to circulate to policy holders on avoiding property claims this winter.
Post Magazine - 21 November 2013
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available for Post subscribers. Download the latest Post iOS App Edition on the App Store or read the Post Digital Edition online.
Claims Awards Asia: the winners
Last night the winners of the Claims Awards Asia were announced at the inaugural awards ceremony in Hong Kong.
Industry launches ghost broking campaign
The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department, the Insurance Fraud Bureau, Crimestoppers and the Association of British Insurers has launched a campaign warning young motorists about ghost brokers.
Cega to enable Barclays to pay claims via smartphones
Cega Group and Barclays Pingit have joined forces to send payments to customers using only their mobile phone numbers.
Comment: My Licence will benefit all parties
Project aims to reduce costs for insurers, speed up underwriting and ultimately bring down motor premiums.
Loss Adjuster Listings 2013
More about the companies in the 2013 loss adjuster listings.
Loss Adjusting: Insight Report: state of play for loss adjusters
Based on comprehensive front-line input from more than 150 claims professionals working at insurers and broking firms, the Loss Adjusters Insight Report 2013 provides detailed operational insights on the UK’s nine most commonly used adjusting firms.
Career File: Charles Crawford -Ex-Davies CEO launches consultancy firm
Former Davies chief executive Charles Crawford has launched his own consultancy firm 13 months after leaving the loss adjuster.
Industrial deafness: The new whiplash?
As fraudsters and claims management companies begin to feel the impact of whiplash reform, is industrial deafness becoming insurers’ new problem area?
Legal Update: Basis clauses: Insurers stealing a march on the law to make basis clauses a footnote in history
Peter Fitzpatrick explains how basis clauses can often harshly forfeit a policy, and why market forces could see them disappear long before they are formally outlawed.
Your say: Don’t blame solicitors for PI failure
It is surprising that brokers are criticising solicitor firms for leaving it too late to seek specialist advice, since the majority of practices left without insurance were affected by the aborted transfer of policies from Balva – an unrated insurer in…
Motor market urged to get on-board with My Licence
The Association of British Insurers is calling on the motor insurance market to sign up to My Licence to reduce fraud and improve policy applications.
Restoration firm and insurers join forces against fraud
A new fraud identification service aimed to help insurance companies identify and reduce the cost of fraudulent claims has been launched by claims audit and damage restoration experts firm Servicemaster Clean.
Insured losses from Haiyan could reach $700m
AIR Worldwide has estimated insured losses from super typhoon Haiyan at between $300m (£185m) and $700m.
Your say: Getting campaigning right
If the Association of British Insurers are now seriously considering a publicity campaign to change the hearts and minds of the public and alter the commonly held view that insurance fraud is a victimless crime, then this must, in my opinion, be…