Claims
Roundtable - Claims: The claims game
The expert panel at our recent roundtable on the claims process got their teeth into technology and staffing issues, how to tackle fraud and the impact of telematics. Leigh Jackson reports.
Post history - 30 years: Prudential ups contents premiums
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Law report: Appeal decision limits duty of care on rental valuations
This law report has been contributed by national law firm berrymans Lace Mawer.
Editor's comment: Partners and crime
This week's insurance news theme could be the stuff of another unpublished Jane Austen novel — Partnership & Punishment — although it's doubtful the Bodleian would fork out another £1m for the privilege. Or perhaps with a title like that it's more…
Axa takes hit on illegal vodka industrial blast
Axa faces a large insurance claim following an explosion at an industrial unit in Boston, Lincolnshire that was being used to produce illegal vodka.
News analysis - RTA scheme extention: Statistically speaking
With the MoJ consultation on extending the RTA personal injury scheme now closed, Lynn Rouse asks how an evidential basis can be put forward with no sign of statistics on success to date.
RPC: drop in High Court cases masks insurer litigation
There has been a 30% fall in the number of commercial cases launched in the High Court, down to 47 884 in 2010 from 68 084 in 2009, according to City law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP.
Post Magazine – 21 July 2011
This week the Post team reports on DAS’ decision to close the Amicus Legal office in Colchester, a move which will cost 21 people their jobs.
Amicus to close Colchester office in efficiencies push – Insurance News Now – 21 July 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including DAS’ decision to close the Amicus Legal office in Colchester, a move which will cost 21 people their jobs.
Former Indy staff lose compensation after employment tribunal appeal
Hundreds of former Independent Insurance staff have lost the right to compensation after the liquidated company appealed an earlier ruling.
Marsh forms global claims practice
Marsh has formed a global claims practice to harness its claims experience around the world.
Willis Research Network launches Economic Capital Forum
Risk and actuarial research departments have come together under the Willis Research Network, the academic and analysis arm of Willis Group Holdings, to support the industry’s development and use of economic capital models required under Solvency II and…
Tokio Marine Europe files for Chapter 15 recognition in US
Tokio Marine Europe Insurance Ltd, a part of the Tokio Marine Group, has filed a petition for protection from creditors within its recently approved solvent scheme of arrangement under Chapter 15 in US bankruptcy court in Manhattan.
Coface downgrades Greece and Cyprus
Despite a slowdown compared with 2010, Coface is expecting the steady pace of growth of emerging countries to continue, forecasting their economies to grow at 5.7%, in 2011.
Marsh forms new global claims practice
Companies that manage the claims process effectively are better able to protect their resources, secure their bottom lines, and maintain daily operations, according to Marsh.
Coface downgrades Greece and Cyprus
Despite a slowdown compared with 2010, Coface is expecting the steady pace of growth of emerging countries to continue, forecasting their economies to grow at 5.7%, in 2011.
Broker Assistance signs AA Accident Management deal
Broker Assistance has signed an agreement with AA Accident Management to handle credit hire claims for the broking group’s commercial customers.
Law firms anticipate rise in risk management costs
More than 85% of law firms expect the cost of risk management to rise, according to a survey by Travelers.
AM Best affirms ratings of German insurer SOVAG
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the issuer credit rating of 'bbb' of SCHWARZMEER UND OSTSEE Versicherungs-Aktiengesellschaft SOVAG. The outlook for both ratings remains stable.
Allianz recruit strengthens XL property business
XL Insurance has appointed Ralf Brunner property underwriting manager for Germany and Switzerland, based in Munich.
AM Best affirms ratings of German insurer SOVAG
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the issuer credit rating of 'bbb' of SCHWARZMEER UND OSTSEE Versicherungs-Aktiengesellschaft SOVAG. The outlook for both ratings remains stable.
Allianz recruit strengthens XL property business
XL Insurance has appointed Ralf Brunner property underwriting manager for Germany and Switzerland, based in Munich.
Volkswagen launches accident management product
Volkswagen Insurance Service, the insurance arm of Volkswagen Financial Services, has launched an accident management product.
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