Claims
Extreme UK weather behind car claims increase
The storms that battered parts of the UK brought a 28% increase in car insurance claims over the first five days of January, compared with the same period last year, according to the AA.
BDO says insurers reduce large fraud
The finance and insurance sector accounted for 27% of reported fraud in 2011, compared with 56% in 2010, according to BDO’s annual Fraud Track.
Delta signs up fifth franchised adjuster
Franchise liability adjusting business Delta Claims Services has signed up its fifth owner operator, Tamara Hamilton-Thomas.
A windstorm for the insurance market
As the market gradually starts to digest the recent European renewals, Francesca Nyman considers the increasing challenge that European windstorms pose and whether insurers are adequately protected against this risk.
Natural Catastrophes poll
The sequence of earthquakes and large number of weather-related catastrophes have led some insurers to brand 2011 the costliest year ever in terms of natural catastrophes.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking - Commercial insurers: Winners and losers
The annual Insurance 360 Business Insurers Insight Report service rankings show some steady, some on ladders - and some on snakes.
DWF completes Crutes merger
Law firm, DWF, has completed its merger with Crutes and says it plans to further invest in its Newcastle presence.
Post magazine – 29 December 2011/5 January 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Stormy weather creates conditions for household rate rise
The recent winter storms in England and Scotland could lead to further rises in household premiums, according to PwC.
Charles Taylor appoints business development executive
Charles Taylor Insurance Services has expanded its business development team with the appointment of James Savill as business development executive.
Pipe and cable survey data to cut claims
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has partnered with LTU to help its UK construction and utility clients avoid claims from damaging underground cables and pipes when digging.
Dolmans takes on four in Wales
Dolmans law firm has made four new appointments to strengthen its Welsh practice.
Your Say: Loss adjusting on the up
It was with some disappointment that I read the article in Post entitled ‘Alternative Methods’. It is clear the article was written to a specific agenda but, that aside, there were a number of statements I feel obliged to challenge.
Claims - Big freeze: Winter of discontent
The big freeze of late 2010 led to widespread criticism of adjusters and insurers — but have lessons been learnt for the future?
Unified response called for as metal theft cases see substantial increase
Insurers are demanding a unified fight for changes to scrap metal sales to cut a spate of thefts, thought by the police to be worth more than £800m — but insurers argue consequential costs could run much higher.
Loss adjuster hails insurer regional returns
MYI has claimed recent senior hires in Ireland and the UK are symptomatic of an industry-wide move back to strong regional offices.
Editor's comment: Time for a scrap over metal
As an avid music lover, the year end is always a good time to catch up with the inevitable flurry of ‘best of’ lists to make sure that I have not missed out on any gems.
North of the border: An update on costs
The Taylor review seeks views on a wide range of topics affecting Scotland, says Caroline Cassidy.
Market moves: Insurers lead the way in recruitment
As the industry heads into 2012, insurers appear to be the most active in the recruitment space. Leading the way in Chaucer, with five new global hires, and Chubb, which brought in four new faces for the new year. Meanwhile, Tokio Marine added two staff…
Law report: Balance of probability rules out claim over gash sustained while playing rugby
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Risk of injury was foreseeable for teacher at secure unit
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: ‘Impressionistic’ approach to costs
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
BGL linked with Minster Law swoop as insurer/broker ABS uptake tipped to rise
The on-going backlash over referral fees has been credited as both a hindrance and catalyst for insurers and brokers seeking alternative business structures.
Claims double following storms
GAB Robins said that heavy rain forecast for today in the west of Scotland could lead to flooding.