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Quinn Insurance administrators could take legal action against directors
Quinn Insurance administrators could take legal action against the company's former directors for alleged reckless trading.
Charles Taylor adjuster joins Axis in Mexico
Axis International Loss Adjusters and Surveyors has continued to expand its ex-pat team in Mexico by appointing Dax Stuart-Cox, pictured, as senior insurance and reinsurance loss adjuster.
ABI launches Insurance Fraud Register
The Insurance Fraud Register launched today after two years of trials and talks between the Association of British Insurers, its members and the Information Commissioner.
Law report: Risk assessment ruled unnecessary
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Judge finds lack of scrutiny caused 'fatally flawed' claims
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: 10% personal injury damages increase to apply to all judgments given after 1 April 2013
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
UK riots: Reading the riot act
The out-dated Riot Damages Act, policyholder confusion and poor communication led to some heavy criticism of the industry's handling of last year's riots - but what has been learnt and what still needs to change?
Your say: Dropping out of the RTA Portal
Insurers are going to have to work very hard to keep cases in the portal, says Martyn Gabbitass.
ABI concedes two-year delay in mesothelioma payments 'not ideal'
The Association of British Insurers' head of motor and liability, James Dalton, has defended a new scheme to provide compensation to workers exposed to asbestos who are unable to trace a liable employer or insurer.
Lack of co-operation 'costs motor insurance £230m'
A lack of co-operation among motor insurers could be costing the industry more than £230m, according to the Chartered Insurance Institute Claims Faculty's New Generation Group.
Defendants face stiff challenge on subrogation inflation argument
The recent verdict in RSA's high-profile subrogation case could pose challenges for insurers wishing to dispute increased pricing on motor claims in court, according to Temple Garden Chambers barrister Aidan Ellis.
Ace shuffles European technical team
Ace has appointed Gilbert Flepp and Hervé Cosson to its continental Europe team with immediate effect.
Whiplash still on the agenda insists MoJ, as consultation delayed again
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that the promised consultation on whiplash remains on its agenda, despite being delayed as a consequence of last week's government reshuffle.
Michael Jackson promoter withdraws £11m insurance claim
Michael Jackson's former concert promoter is to withdraw a £10.9m insurance claim over the pop star's cancelled shows.
Ai Claims gains first CII accreditation
Accident management company Ai Claims Solutions' operations manager has become the first member of team to be awarded a Chartered Insurance Institute qualification.
'You will get caught,' Aviva warns fraudsters
Aviva has warned fraudsters against submitting bogus claims ahead of the Association of British Insurers' fraud conference tomorrow.
Lorega supplier joins adjusting team
Loss recovery insurance specialist Lorega has appointed Martin Almond as a chartered loss adjuster in its loss adjusting subsidiary, Lorega Solutions.
Insurers criticise claimant bodies for 'dragging their feet' over RTA portal
The insurance industry almost withdrew its support for extending the RTA Portal to include employers' liability claims last week, after growing increasingly frustrated with delays to the plan.
Brokers to receive increased commission under new government initiative
Members of the British Insurance Brokers' Association will receive commission levels up to 15% when they place trade credit insurance through the UK Export Finance Initiative, with immediate effect.
FOS receives 1500 PPI complaints a day
Mis-sold payment protection insurance complaints reached 1500 a day in the first six months of 2012, according to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Yorkshire policyholders lose flood cover
Commercial policyholders in Yorkshire have accused insurers of jeopardising their futures by failing to provide them with flood cover.
Antony Hodari acquires Liverpool law firm
Manchester personal injury law firm Antony Hodari has bought Paul Rooney Partnership.
Defra considers Statement of Principles replacement
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has broken its silence about flood insurance and is still considering options for a replacement to the Statement of Principles.
Tawa puts itself up for sale
Specialist insurance investor Tawa has unveiled plans to sell the business and is seeking potential offers.