Claims
Two men admit to laundering proceeds
Two men have pleaded guilty to laundering the proceeds of a nationwide motor insurance scam, which amassed over £5000 000.
Post Claims Club: Business strategy must lead the way in IT integration says RSA claims director
The key to successful IT integration is the development of a clear business strategy and operating model, according to RSA personal claims director Ben Horton.
Post Claims Club: Pregnant women exempt from ‘game changing’ legislation
Insurers should be aware that fundamental changes removing strict liability from employers’ liability civil claims where fault is not an issue will not relate to pregnant women.
Post Claims Club: Scottish solicitor covets England’s ‘one size fits all’ fatality claims setup
Claims awards for fatal accidents in Scotland could be made “fairer” by imitating the “one size fits all” approach adopted in the English courts, according to BTO solicitors partner Carly Forrest.
Interview: Julian James: Creating an Allied World
Six months into his role as president of Allied World Europe, Julian James is targeting new lines and new regions as he plans to build a bigger and stronger business
IUMI Preview: Charting a course
With the sector suffering major losses, long-term sustainability is high on the agenda at this year’s International Union of Marine Insurance conference. Can the market navigate the choppy waters?
Legal Update: Social Care: Unprecedented social care and abuse cases leave insurers with plenty to consider
In the past two weeks the social care and abuse landscape has exploded. Roy Woollard looks at the legal issues and their impact on insurers
Piper Alpha: 25 years on
A quarter of a century on from the Piper Alpha oil platform disaster, how has the industry learnt from the difficulties it faced in the aftermath – and what has been done to stop such a tragedy occurring again?
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 12 September 2013
Penny was fascinated to see Scottish knitwear brand Lyle & Scott announce a bold new strategy for choosing its next CEO - Twitter.
Berliner exit leaves solicitors in the lurch
Solicitors seeking professional indemnity cover have been dealt another blow after German insurer Berliner warned it may be unable to take on any risks for the 1 October renewal.
Allianz distances itself from blue-chip hacking scandal
Allianz UK has sought to distance itself from the so-called blue-chip hacking scandal after The Times named the insurer as one of the organisations on the list of firms who used rogue private investigators.
Pinsent Masons makes senior hires from Clyde & Co
Pinsent Masons has appointed Manoj Vaghela as partner and Chamika Hand as legal director in its insurance group. Both Vaghela and Hand join from Clyde & Co.
Absolute strengthens team with police hires
Absolute Partnership has hired a new external investigation team of former police detectives, following the recent budget costs to the police force.
615 uninsured vehicles seized by police in clampdown
More than 600 uninsured vehicles were seized over two days in London this week as the Metropolitan Police targeted motorists.
Kennedys strengthens Latin America presence with Colombian association
Kennedys has increased its reach into Latin America by joining forces with Bogota-based insurance law firm Botero Salazar Tobón & Abogados.
Whitepaper: Insurance fraud 2012 - On the rise, opportunistic and online
The UK insurance industry provides an important safety net for millions of UK households and businesses. When the worst happens, be it fire, theft, flooding or accident, it is the insurance industry that provides the financial lifeline to get families…
Defra outlines draft flood insurance clauses
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has opened a consultation into the draft flood insurance clauses of the Water Bill.
Questgates backs CILA fraud qualification call
Specialist loss adjuster Questgates has backed a study from the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters which revealed demand for an industry-wide fraud qualification.
Cunningham Lindsey's Stuart Lansdown joins Questgates
Cunningham Lindsey director Stuart Lansdown has joined Questgates in a move that has spurred a restructure of its liability division.
Europe: The cost of Concordia
What has the Costa Concordia disaster meant for the European marine market? Katie Marriner finds out.
Accident Exchange spurns Axa settlement
Credit hire firm Accident Exchange is set to reject a £1.5m settlement offered by Axa to settle a suite of rate disputes.
Your Say: Working collaboratively makes a difference
I was pleased to see coverage of Operation Percutter in last week’s Post.
London and Manchester top gadget claims hotspots
More claims on gadget cover are made in London and Manchester than anywhere else according to figures from Supercover Insurance.
Post magazine – 5 September 2013
This week's issue of Post is now available to subscribers.