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Telematics helps The Co-Op recover 92% of stolen vehicles
Telematics devices have facilitated the speedy recovery of stolen vehicles, according to Wunelli.
Ex-Airmic chair Taylor joins Ascot board
Ascot Underwriting has appointed Paul Taylor as an independent non-executive director and chair of it’s risk committee.
Bird flu spreads; cases rise to 60; 13 dead
The number of cases of bird flu continues to rise in China, but there is still no evidence of human to human transmission.
Insurance fraud up 7% in 2012
Insurance fraud increased by seven per cent last year, with 12 in every 10 000 applications and claims in 2012 found to be fraudulent, according to Experian.
Manslaughter charges over Lamma Island ferry accident
The captains of the two vessels which collided off Lamma Island in Hong Kong on 1 October have been charged with manslaughter.
Employees' compensation: Hong Kong headache
Nicky Burridge finds out why employees' compensation is causing such a big headache for insurers in Hong Kong.
GAB Robins’ pensions capped as regulator takes stake in firm
GAB Robins UK has secured its future after striking a deal with The Pensions Regulator and its scheme’s trustees to eliminate its pension liabilities, with the public body taking an equity stake in the loss adjuster.
Post magazine – 11 April 2013
The latest edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Saffron Insurance teams up with Vamco
Saffron Insurance has appointed Vamco to provide a full-service external claims handling service across its client portfolio.
Lorega extends Broker Network deal
Broker Network and Countrywide have extended their relationship with Lorega through the launch of a household loss recovery insurance product.
Leader: A fresh start
So, spring has sprung; daffodils are in bloom, chicks and lambs are being born and even the insurance industry is seeing some stirrings of green shoots – even if the weather doesn’t quite agree.
Scottish Future: Extending damages time
Insurers north of the border may soon be having to keep claims on their books for much longer, says Laura Brain.
Legal reforms: Damage to the system
While the Jackson reforms may reduce the cost of civil litigation, they could have unintended consequences for the insurance industry.
Commentators question new Davies CEO Saulter’s claims credentials
Former Davies chief executive Charles Crawford has backed the long-awaited appointment of his successor at the loss adjuster in the shape of Towergate’s group mergers & acquisitions boss Dan Saulter.
Insurers refuse to back government plan to extend Statement of Principles
Insurers have declared they are unwilling to green-light a temporary extension to the Statement of Principles unless the government provides “a definite commitment” that a long-term flood risk solution is imminent, after Environment Secretary Owen…
Asbestos: Unclear Future
From differences in compensation eligibility across the UK to legal battles over mesothelioma liability, asbestos-related illnesses are presenting insurers with a range of challenges.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny isn’t sure taking work home with you is a good idea at the best of times, but one loss adjuster at Crawford & Co took the concept a step further when he spotted a barn ablaze on his way home.
In Series: Balancing act
Personal lines insurers must be careful to ensure their desire to harness the power of data doesn’t get in the way of treating customers fairly.
Law report: Medical evidence takes precedence in successful appeal over RTA verdict
This law report has been submitted by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Lack of training and risk assessment blamed for fall
This law report has been supplied by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Appeal Court rules on PPO dispute
This law report has been contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Market Moves: Bluefin makes two key hires, while it was a busy week for insurers too
In a week in which cross-industry recruitment arrived thick and fast, Bluefin was the firm flying the flag for the broking sector, having announced two key hires in the form of a non-executive chairman and a head of high net worth. Not to be outdone by…
Penny speed meets... Marc DonFrancesco, director of fraud and investigation specialists, Absolute Partnership
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed…
Parabis expands into Edinburgh
Parabis is preparing to expand its Scottish footprint just six months after launching with the recruitment of an experienced defendant insurance law team and the opening of an office in Edinburgh.