Claims
PWC pair named De Vert provisional liquidators
Shuttered Gibraltan insurance company De Vert has today seen two PWC managers appointed as joint provisional liquidators.
Woman who forged doctor's signature for travel insurance sentenced
A woman who repeatedly forged her doctor’s signature to make multiple insurance claims has been handed a suspended jail term.
Industry urged to tackle root cause of fraud
The insurance industry needs to work harder at protecting consumers by addressing the root cause of fraud, according to Globaloptions international boss Bobby Gracey.
Late notice means Marsh may miss Efra committee flood meeting
Marsh has confirmed it may have to pull out of a government select committee meeting on flood defence funding, leaving the Association of British Insurers and Aon Benfield as the insurance industry’s only representatives.
Social media cover launched by Arc Legal amid growing online defamation concerns
Arc Legal has become the latest firm to respond to the challenges posed by online defamation via social networking sites such as Twitter, by launching a social media defamation cover.
CILA takes IMD2 fears to Brussels
CILA boss Malcolm Hyde has taken his concerns on the Insurance Mediation Directive 2 to MEPs.
Cardif Pinnacle joins Protect
Cardif Pinnacle has joined the association for UK protection markets, Protect.
Post magazine – 21 February 2013
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
CIS calls for Competition Commission action on subrogated claims model
Co-operative Insurance Services has criticised the subrogated claims model used by RSA, despite having had a bilateral agreement with the insurer in place since last July
Motor Claims 2013: ABI motor head Dalton calls on industry support for road safety campaign
The Association of British Insurers is urging industry players to support calls for the implementation of guidelines demanding tighter controls on young drivers, both prior to and after passing their test.
Consultation could see Scotland get different personal injury discount rate
Insurance and legal observers are considering the possibility that different discount rate for personal injury claims could be set in Scotland from the rest of the UK.
Motor Claims 2013: Aviva and Apil clash over whiplash medical evidence
Aviva claims director Dominic Clayden has questioned whether medical evidence should be a requirement for all low-level whiplash claims after expressing disillusionment with the current system.
Motor Claims 2013: Canada PI fee cap could be emulated
Canada may hold the key to regulatory reform of personal injury motor claims, according to Enterprise liability claims and risk manager Nigel Goodall.
Motor Clams 2013: Motor repair model could face CC ban
Insurers must prepare for the possibility of a Competition Commission ban on the approved motor repair model, according to Parabis sales and marketing director Eddie Longworth.
Penny Black's Insurance week
Not content with becoming a You Tube sensation for his dance moves, LV's general insurance chief operating officer Peter Horton has decided that he would also like to dominate the world of fashion.
Birmingham top motor fraud spot for 4th year
Birmingham has been named the UK’s top motor fraud location for the fourth consecutive year in Keoghs' annual motor fraud index.
Household fraudster profile revealed
The typical household fraudster is likely to be a first claimant, claiming under £500 for accidental damage to a technological device and aged between 31 and 50, according to a report.
Admiral 2013 earnings forecast falls by £30m
Insurer Admiral has seen earnings forecasts slashed in an investor report from Investec as the motor referral fee ban approaches.
Lloyds Banking Group fined £4.3m for delayed PPI payments
The Financial Services Authority has fined three Lloyds Banking Group firms £4 315 000 after failings in their systems delayed the payment of mis-sold payment protection insurance to up to 140 000 customers.
Co-op criticises subrogated model
Co-operative Insurance Services has criticised the subrogated claims model used by RSA, despite having a bilateral agreement with the insurer in place since last July (www.postonline.co.uk/2188179).
Buckley Scott launches fixed-fee, fast-track service
Loss adjuster Buckley Scott has unveiled a new plan designed to tackle challenges for EL and PL claims introduced by the incoming civil justice reforms.
SSL unveils cost cutting plans for third party collision claims
Specialist loss adjuster SSL Claims has launched a new service to adjust third-party motor collision claims.
Claims Awards 2013: Do not miss out, start your entry today
There is just under two weeks to go until the deadline for the 2013 Claims Awards (Friday 1 March), so do not waste any time if you want to be considered for these prestigious accolades.
Crash for cash killers to serve 32-year jail-term as "stark warning"
The legal team appointed by the insurer of a female motorist who became the UK’s first crash for cash fatality is hopeful that the lengthy custodial sentence handed down to those responsible will serve as a “stark warning”.