Claims
Road Traffic Act: Two-way traffic
Many motor insurers are in limbo because of uncertainty over the interpretation of a crucial section of the Road Traffic Act. However, a forthcoming Supreme Court judgment could provide much-needed clarity.
Legal Market: Joining forces
Mergers and acquisitions in legal markets show no sign of abating. But what is behind the desire to consolidate law firms, and what does it mean for the insurance industry?
No major insurance losses expected from typhoons Nari and Phailin
The two most recent typhoons in Asia are unlikely to cause major insurance losses according to industry experts.
Charles Taylor appoints MD for North America
Charles Taylor Adjusting has promoted Bob Moore to the new position of managing director, North America.
Night curfews won’t work, warns Insure the Box
Banning young people from night-time driving would not help reduce premiums or improve driving behaviour, according to a report by Insure the Box.
Huge powerful typhoon heading towards India
A potentially destructive storm called Phailin is heading towards India this weekend.
Transport ministers told to consider graduated driver licensing
The Department for Transport has been advised to consider the introduction of graduated driver licensing for young drivers by the Transport Research Laboratory.
Europe: Insurance valuation processes
How does insurance valuation practice differ in territories around the world? Nigel Wilson explains.
Consumer Insurance Act has no effect on the industry
The Consumer Insurance Act has failed to drive change in the insurance industry, Mike Cranning, director of Create Solutions has claimed.
McLarens' Smart targeting emerging European markets
Loss adjuster McLarens is eyeing opportunities in growing European economies, following the promotion of Graham Smart to the newly-created role of European managing director.
Post magazine - 10 October 2013
This week's issue of Post is now available to subscribers.
27 arrested in nationwide fraud insurance raids
Dawn raids across the country resulted in 27 people being arrested as part of police efforts to combat the sale of fake insurance policies or ‘ghost broking’.
Industry backs extension of squatting ban despite lack of claims in 2013
Property landlords liable for damage and personal injury as a result of squatters.
Pressure mounts on government to close referral fee ban loophole
Apil boss reminds insurers of responsibility not to profit from schemes.
ICO rogue PI probe to be completed in eight months
The Information Commissioner Office’s investigation into the clients of rogue private investigators is expected to require eight months and up to £20 000 to complete.
Cunningham Lindsey grows pre-tax profits 40% in 2012
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has reported steeply rising pre-tax profit for the year ending December 31 2012, hitting a total of £13.6m for the twelve months.
Market Moves: Retirement of high-profile trio among week’s major moves as RSA and Axa add new staff
This week was dominated by big-name departures from the insurance industry, with retirements at Axa, McLarens and Cunningham Lindsey. The exits of Max Carruthers, Trevor Latimer and Gerry Loughney stand out as the biggest moves in a week in which RSA and…
Legal update: Health: An injection of guidance on cosmetic treatments will minimise insurance risk
Euan Milne looks at the lack of regulation in the cosmetic treatment sector and the recommendations proposed for training professionals.
Claims management: Crackdown
Do new measures aimed at snuffing out poor practice by claims management companies go far enough?
IUA Group to oversee London Market Claims Committee
The International Underwriting Association is to oversee a new London Market Claims Committee which has been set up with the aim of establishing best practice guidelines for the energy claims market.
Your Say: Proud of position
I would respectfully like to correct the inaccurate comments that were made regarding Cunningham Lindsey's position, following the outcome of Aviva’s recent tender review.
E-Underwriting launches niche property owners product
E-trading specialists E-Underwriting has unveiled a property owners product, enhancing Power Place’s panel with a niche product.
Metal theft claims drop by 50%
Metal theft claims have dropped by 50% to 480 for the first nine months of 2013, according to Ecclesiastical.
Cunningham Lindsey names Neill principal business interruption specialist
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has named Andrew Neill as its principal specialist for business interruption with immediate effect.