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AIG on risk for fatal incident as cause of helicopter crash investigated
AIG has confirmed it was the insurer of the twin-engine helicopter that clipped a crane and crashed in central London last week, after being diverted to an early landing pad due to bad weather.
Fraud prevention: Capital punishment
It has been a year since the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department opened for business in the City of London. Is the specialist team living up to the hype?
HCML launches new system to improve rehab service
Health & Case Management Limited has expanded its immediate medical assessment service for insurers and solicitors with a view to improving benefits for the injured party.
Supreme Court rejects Prudential legal advice appeal
The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that legal advice provided by non-legal professionals does not qualify for legal privilege, ending a legal battle with Prudential and PWC which has run since 2007.
Aon launches weather reinsurance product
Aon Benfield has launched a weather reinsurance product that offers protection against adverse weather losses in the UK.
Post magazine - 24 January 2013
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Insurers hit back at accusations of stricter policies on claims payouts
Tensions have erupted between the broker and insurer trade bodies after the British Insurance Brokers' Association took to breakfast television to air members' complaints about insurer policies on paying claims.
Claims Portal progress awaits MoJ verdict
Claims Portal Limited said that it is reliant on draft protocols, forms and rules as it prepares the software for the Ministry of Justice's 1 April deadline for the planned extension to the Claims Portal.
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Escort service sails through troubled waters
Typhon has launched a marine convoy escort service designed to enable ship operators to transit the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean in safety.
Top Mark and Claim Reaction launch Northern Ireland venture
Top Mark has joined with loss adjuster Claim Reaction to form a new Northern Ireland operation.
Delta makes three hires
Delta Claims Services has started 2013 with a spate of new additions.
Axa UK recruits new execs from Italian and French arms
Axa Insurance has raided Europe to appoint two new senior executives for its UK Direct & Partnerships arm.
Parabis unveils new brand
The Parabis Group is putting its insurance claims service under a new brand to raise awareness of the services it offers.
Forty-hour snowstorm to blanket the UK
The Met Office has issued its first 'red' severe weather warning for two years, after confirming that snow will cover the UK for the weekend.
ABI hits back at Biba claim regarding increased payout battle
The Association of British Insurers has rejected the view expressed by the British Insurance Brokers' Association that the challenging economic climate has led to insurers adopting a stricter policy interpretation.
FSA confirms PPI deadline talks
The Financial Services Authority has confirmed that it is in talks with the British Bankers' Association about a possible time limit for payment protection insurance complaints.
Towergate launches commercial legal protection policy
Towergate Insurance has teamed up with Abbey Legal Protection to create a legal insurance product designed for the transport and logistics industry.
Biba warns on increasing payout battles
Two-thirds of brokers have had to fight harder to get claims paid, according to research from the British Insurance Brokers' Association, blaming fraud and the economy.
'Crane light was on,' says St George's Wharf developer
A spokesman for Berkeley Group, the parent company behind the St George's Wharf developer, has claimed that the warning light on top of the Comedil crane, which was damaged by a helicopter in a collision yesterday, was on and fully functional.
Large number of claims reported from Jakarta floods
Loss adjusting firm Cunningham Lindsey has been notified of a large number of losses resulting from flooding in Jakarta on Thursday.
Ace reshuffles EMEA claims team
Ace Group has reshuffled its accident and health team for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
BLD names former Drive Assist supplier management head as CFO
Claims management firm BLD Group has named head of supplier management and claims liaison David Hancox as chief financial officer.