Claims
Credit hirers to access insurance database under GTA portal plans
Credit hirers could be given access to the Motor Insurance Database under plans to create a portal for third-party vehicle replacement services.
Aviva assigned negative outlook by Moody's
Moody's has given Aviva an A2 rating for its unguaranteed senior unsecured debt and a negative outlook, in line with Aviva Group.
S&P: Sandy to hit earnings not capital
Superstorm Sandy is likely to be an earnings rather than a capital event for affected insurers and reinsurers, according to rating agency Standard & Poor's.
HCB liability play boosted by investment
Healthcare and risk management specialist Health Claims Bureau plans to double its revenue in two years by targeting new business in the liability insurance sector.
Airmic unveils new 90-day reservation of rights clause
The industry has backed a clause created by risk management association Airmic which gives insurers a 90-day cooling off period to freely exchange information with the policyholder before resorting to the reservation of rights.
John Lewis brings committal proceedings against alleged motor claim fraudster
The High Court has allowed John Lewis to proceed with its application to put a suspected phantom passenger on trial for contempt of court.
Aviva appoints Mark Wilson as group chief executive
Former AIA chief executive Mark Wilson, pictured, has been appointed group CEO and will receive a basic annual salary of £980 000, Aviva has revealed.
MoJ proposes fixed recoverable costs for portal claims
Road traffic accident claims worth up to £10 000 will qualify for fixed recoverable costs of £500 under Ministry of Justice proposals for cutting legal costs for claims that fall within its RTA portal.
GLP unveils legal expenses product for marine market
General Legal Protection has launched an innovative legal expenses and assistance product for the marine market after working closely with boat insurance specialist Bishop Skinner Marine.
Apil challenges MoJ portal plans
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has started a process that could lead to a judicial review into planned reforms of the Road Traffic Accident Portal.
Aria expands assistance offering with Japan deal
Aria Assistance has signed an agreement with Emergency Assistance Japan to extend its global network to locations where it is currently not present.
Lack of cyber liability cover may lead to fines for libellous Twitter users
Individuals without cyber liability cover who use social media such as Twitter to make baseless defamatory statements could end up being hit in the pocket.
US firm invests in Health Claims Bureau
Healthcare and risk management specialist Health Claims Bureau has signed an investment deal with US specialist Professional Disability Associates.
Post Blog: What a difference a year makes
Almsost a year since becoming chief executive of IFIC Forensics, former Crafword & Co counter-fraud boss Bobby Gracey talks to Post about his time in the hot seat.
Greek Motor Guarentee Fund levy increases may see insurers withdraw from market
Insurers doing a small amount of Greek motor third party liability may withdraw from the market after the government passed a law to make changed to the Greek Motor Guarantee Fund.
Asian claims power
Claims is often touted as the shop window of insurance, and claims departments in Europe have been given increasing power. Sam Barrett finds out why the same is not true of Asia.
Esure reshuffles board with three appointments
Esure Group Holdings has appointed group finance director Andrew Whitehouse to become the insurer’s first chief risk officer.
Quake models to bridge gap in growing market
Aon Benfield has launched new Algeria and Morocco earthquake models, aimed at providing a more reliable estimation of losses insured properties face in these countries.
Is a hard market dawning in Germany?
With the Eurozone crisis, impending Solvency II regulations, and deteriorating loss ratios in certain lines, Francesca Nyman asked German insurers whether the market will harden in the next 12 months.
Industrial deafness: Noise nuisance
Despite decreasing employment in high-risk industries, some insurers are reporting a 50% increase in industrial deafness claims over the past two years. What's behind the rise, and should insurers worry that this is the new whiplash?
Your say: Walk-away fraud must be proved
Claimants who withdraw or do not pursue claims are not necessarily fraudsters, says Steve Jackson.
In Series: External data perception - Changing perceptions
How can the industry make consumers more comfortable with the collection and use of their personal data?
Direct Group eyes US expansion following sale to Ryan Specialty Group
Direct Group chief executive Derek Coles intends to take advantage of new opportunities to enter international territories following the completion of the firm's sale to Ryan Specialty Group.
Debate on FCA regulation of CMCs reaches parliament
The Association of British Insurers received government endorsement for its proposals that claims management companies should be regulated by the incoming Financial Conduct Authority after dismissing proposed Claims Management Regulator changes as …