Claims
MA Assist launches new claims case management system
Insurance claims and building repair specialist, MA Assist, is set to launch a new claims case management system as part of its plans for future innovation and growth.
Hogarth’s Imperial exit sparked by ‘difference of opinion’ - Insurance News Now
Post reporter Callum Brodie outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the reason behind Imperial Consultants’ Ian Hogarth’s move to LAS Claims Management.
InFront Innovation become first carbon neutral claims handler
Eco-friendly employees at InFront Innovation are celebrating after becoming the first UK claims handling firm to comply with the British Standards Institute benchmark for carbon neutrality.
Drainage firms merge to create £50m turnover
Two independent drainage companies have merged in a bid to create a £50m turnover in the provision of specialist services to household, industrial, commercial, transport and water sectors.
Car premiums fall as home insurance rises
Car premiums are falling while home insurance is on the rise, according to AA British Insurance Premium Index.
Djanogly stripped of powers to regulate CMCs
Ken Clarke is set to take charge after Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly failed to declare family interest in claims management companies, according to The Guardian.
Hogarth and Marshall move to LAS
Former Imperial Consultants managing director Ian Hogarth, and senior client development manager, Ritchie Marshall have joined LAS Claims Management.
Axis International teams up with Middle East firm
Axis International Loss Adjusters and Surveyors has formed a partnership with Saudi Arabian-based Ahmed Omar Badhidouh & Partners Trading Co to provide loss adjusting and surveying services across the region.
Family found guilty over compensation claim
The husband and daughter of a woman who lied about the extent of her injuries after she was hit by a bus in order to claim £1.5m in compensation, have been found guilty of contempt of court.
Risk managers skills poll result
Have risk managers had a adapt their skills-set?
AIR estimates insured losses from Jova less than $52m
Hurricane Jova damaged limited as storm hit sparsely populated areas in Mexico and then weakened.
Broker Assistance forced into administration
The Credit Hire division of Broker Assistance has been forced into administration by government owned Lloyds TSB.
AIR estimates Hurricane Jova losses
Catastrophe modelling firm AIR Worldwide says category 2 Hurricane Jova will have caused less than $52m of damage as it hit a sparsely populated stretch of Mexico’s Pacific coast.
Ace Bermuda launches D&O policy in the Netherlands
Ace Bermuda International has launched an executive liability policy for corporate officers and directors assurances in the Netherlands.
London market claims performance improvements not being seen across the board
The London insurance market’s claims service has improved year-on-year since 2009 but inconsistency means that some in the market still offer poor claims service.
Ageas investigation lands 10 crash for cash fraudsters
A gang of 10 fraudsters involved in a crash for cash conspiracy to cheat insurance companies out of almost £500 000 have been sentenced following an investigation led by Ageas.
Career development: Dewpoint training academy wins City & Guilds accreditation
Dewpoint, the training brand of construction company Gelder Group, has gained City & Guilds accreditation for its million-pound training academy.
Law report: Ruling reinforces risk-taking stand
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Your say - CILA: licensed for nil?
Your article ‘Loss adjusters criticised by brokers for cost-cutting measures’ was a cause for mirth and merriment here at Foster Orr & Greenaway HQ but it does raise interesting and important issues about the way in which insurance claims are currently…
Wood kicks off recruitment drive for fraud unit as threat assessment begins
The detective chief inspector charged with heading up the Association of British Insurers-funded fraud unit will wait for the results of an initial threat assessment before targeting specific areas of vulnerability within the industry.
Career development: GAB trio pass new CILA certificate
Three graduate trainees from loss adjuster GAB Robins have become the first professionals to pass the new Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters’ certificate qualification.
Market moves: Brokers pick up the pace
Following a quiet fortnight, major players in the broking sector have actively been recruiting this week.
View from the top: Model for the future
Changing catastrophe models will continue to demand, not replace, underwriting expertise, says Matthias Horntrich, chief underwriting officer, international property, XL.
Law report: Forseeability question formally laid to rest in harassment appeal case
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.