Claims
Courts take tough stance on deadlines post-Jackson
Claimants have been warned that an entire defence or claim could be struck out due to the failure to meet court deadlines after two recent High Court decisions reiterated a lack of procedural compliance will no longer be tolerated.
German floods to cost industry €2bn
Claims from last month's flooding in Germany alone are expected to cost insurers nearly €2bn, German trade association GDV said on Tuesday.
Rocket crash likely to hit launch underwriters
A Russian rocket which exploded over Kazakhstan is unlikely to have been insured, but may still have implications for satellite underwriters.
Markel recruits Aspen adjuster for senior claims role
Specialist insurer Markel has swooped for a former Aspen and QBE adjuster to bolster its claims team.
Insurers welcome Flood Re but call for clarity over liability
Insurers’ agreement to the terms of the Statement of Principles for another two years will provide the Association of British Insurers and government enough time to resolve outstanding issues around the implementation of Flood Re, according to the trade…
Editor's comment: Flood Re: worth the wait?
When something is worth waiting for, the anticipation can make the reward even sweeter.
Crawford unveils specialty markets offering
Loss adjusting giant Crawford has pulled back the curtains on new specialty markets services for the London and international adjusting markets.
Interview: Anne McIntosh: Making waves
As chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee, MP Anne McIntosh has been at the forefront of the struggle to find a flood risk solution. Despite success on that front looking within reach, she tells Post the hard work is not over…
View from the Top: A step closer to easing flood pain
Flood Re will help resolve the flood problem but insurers and government must still do more.
Cunningham Lindsey releases iPhone broker app
Cunningham Lindsey has released an iPhone app designed to help brokers find the right loss adjuster contact.
Markel's UK retail head to lead European retail claims
Markel International has promoted Mike Richardson to the position of European retail claims manager.
Law report: Bus depot lessons arrive all at once
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Law report: Claimant whose Spanish dream turned to nightmare finds solace against the FSCS
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Law report: Dilly-dallying and judge’s error reminds insurers – be prompt
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Add-ons: Into the mist
The Financial Conduct Authority’s investigation into add-ons threatens to create fault lines between the industry and the public. Is the sector’s house in order or is a clean up needed?
Relocation: The ex-pat factor
Following the news Allianz Insurance chief executive Andrew Torrance is moving to the US, Post quizzed senior British insurance professionals who have moved overseas on what he can expect.
FCA to investigate broker conflicts of interest
The Financial Conduct Authority is launching a thematic review into broker conflicts of interest.
Towers Watson appoints Frederik Koencke to head crisis management for EMEA
Frederik Koencke has been appointed as the first Towers Watson crisis management group managing director for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
Firemen demand “urgent review” on Chinese lanterns
The Chief Fire Officers’ Association has called for a review on the use of Chinese lanterns after the devices were blamed for a blaze at a West Midlands waste recycling site.
Direct Group to create 200 jobs at new Doncaster HQ
Direct Group will create 200 new jobs in Doncaster following the opening of a new purpose-built head office in the town.
Ex-DAC Beachcroft partner joins BLM fraud team
Berrymans Lace Mawer has appointed new partner Joanna Keogh to its national fraud team.
Fire service tackles huge blaze at West Midlands plant
Firefighters are tackling one of the largest fires ever seen in the West Midland after 100,000 tonnes of plastic caught fire at a recycling plant in Smethwick.
Repair firm warns on Flood Re start date “grey area”
Damage restoration specialist Richfords Fire and Flood has warned that a new agreement on flood cover is not due to come into effect until 2015, with a “grey area” in the interim.
McLarens hires Crawford & Co executive accountant
McLarens has recruited Richard Keegan FCCA ACILA as an executive accountant/adjuster from Crawford & Company.