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Ex-firefighter pockets insurance payout after being crushed by runaway Mini
A former firefighter who was forced to take early retirement after being crushed by a runaway Mini as he slept in a tent has agreed an out of court settlement with the vehicle owner's insurance company.
IRM chairman secures second term
Richard Anderson has been re-elected as chairman of the Institute of Risk Management's board of directors for a second one-year term.
Magnitude 7.3 quake felt in Tokyo
An earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale has struck off the north-east coast of Japan.
Post Blog: Christchurch Earthquake - A Loss Adjuster's Diary (Day four)
Back in New Zealand following the earthquake, Benedict Burke receives welcome news about Marmite, enjoys the sunshine and ponders Christchurch's residential red zone.
Skuld expands in Asia with Singapore hub
Skuld is opening a branch office in Singapore to capitalise on "significant growth opportunities across the region".
ABI attacks 'futile' attempts to prevent portal extension
The Association of British Insurers has slammed plans by claimant lawyers to launch legal action to prevent the extension of the Road Traffic Accident Portal next April, accusing them of futile attempts to stall its implementation.
Government given mixed reviews half way through electoral term
Insurance industry stakeholders have given verdicts on the government's performance as it reaches the half-way point in its five-year electoral term.
Insurance trio combine to form consultancy
Former Merlin chief technical officer Kevin Wood, Sigma Claims Solutions co-founder Simon Burley, pictured, and ex-Davies claims operations director Jim Pittman have joined forces to set up a new consultancy firm.
SRA to make life simple for lawyers and CMCs with referral fee checklist
The Solicitors Regulation Authority will publish practical 'FAQ' guidance well ahead of the April 2013 ban on referral fees to best inform claims management companies and solicitors on exactly how the watchdog will monitor and enforce compliance.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny was pleased to hear that the IFED's detective chief inspector Dave Wood is evidently renowned among fraudsters.
Review of the Year: Loss Adjusting - Stormy waters
With the demise of a major player, the insurer squeeze from insourcing and fresh flooding demanding effective surge response, 2012 has taken its toll on the loss adjusting industry. Is there hope on the horizon?
Market moves: No slowdown in recruitment for the insurance industry
Despite moving into December, the industry recruitment machine remained in full swing this week, with a string of appointments finalised across a range of market sectors.
Growing SMEs: SME-volution
From the earliest beginnings as innovative start-ups, to their ultimate emergence as corporate entities, evolving SMEs will always need brokers to ensure that cover matches exposure.
Growing SMEs: Room to manoeuvre
Small businesses are often subject to rapid change and growth, and it is essential that brokers and insurers understand how radically their risk profiles can evolve.
Post magazine - 6 December 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Industry must engage with debate on post-Leveson press regulation
Media law specialists have urged the insurance industry to add its voice to the debate surrounding the future of media regulation, following publication of the Leveson report.
Crawford names new environmental adjusting boss
Crawford Global Technical Services has enhanced its capability in large claims with the appointment of David Waller, pictured, as head of environmental adjusting.
RTA portal expert warns extension could produce de facto 'no fault' scheme
Fixed fees at the level proposed by the Ministry of Justice to apply in the extended Road Traffic Accident Portal risk creating a de facto 'no fault' scheme, according to the academic commissioned by government to assess its initial effectiveness as…
Hiscox CEO: government spending on flood defences too little too late
The government's decision to suddenly free up £120m in funding for flood defences last week has been described as "a drop in the ocean".
Post Blog: Christchurch Earthquake - A Loss Adjuster's Diary (Day three)
Back in New Zealand following the earthquake, Benedict Burke visits a different kind of shopping mall, consults with clients and considers stealing a wheelie bin.
Crawford and Cunningham assist flooded Somerset villagers
Crawford & Company and Cunningham Lindsey have banded together to visit the flooded properties of NFU Mutual policyholders in Somerset.
Police and insurers clash over responsibility for riot damages compensation
The Home Office is to consider appointing an independent person to consult on changes to the Riot [Damages] Act 1886 following the London riots in August 2011.
Premier Inn opens doors to flood victims
The Insurance Claims Accommodation Bureau has bolstered its database of preferred properties nationwide by forming an alliance with hotel group Premier Inn.
Skuld claims costs soar as a result of international pooling system
Marine insurance provider Skuld chalked up record high claims costs from the international group's pooling system, leading to a bottom line deficit of $2.9m (£1.8m) with corresponding contingency reserves of $288m (£178.9m).