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Roundtable: Is there a cross industry solution to rebuilding costs?
The current approach to rebuilding costs can lead to both underinsurance and ill-suited reinsurance programmes. Post gathered together a host of industry figures to debate whether a cross-industry solution could be found. Leigh Jackson reports.
Interview – Simon Douglas: the attraction of AA Insurance
Simon Douglas, director of AA insurance, previously worked in the life & pensions and private medical markets. He talks to Mairi Macdonald about what attracted him to the debt-laden business and the challenges it faces.
Editor's comment: No-claims discount: is it a goer in household?
This was the question posed by Axa finance director Jean Drouffe in last week's Post, and follows a number of recent musings by those in the general insurance market about how to counteract the growth in household claims due to events that can be linked…
MIB to appeal Jacobs ruling
The Motor Insurers' Bureau has been granted leave to appeal a landmark Court of Appeal decision allowing a British holidaymaker injured in a motor accident in Spain to claim against it.
Court of Appeal ruling could see end of 'expert shopping'
A Court of Appeal judgment handed down last week could put an end to 'expert shopping' in personal injury and other claims, reducing settlement costs for insurers.
Industry begins counting cost of New Zealand quake
The insurance industry has begun estimating its exposure to the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that shook Christchurch, New Zealand.
CILA to target skills gap with claims qualification
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters is set to launch a claims qualification targeting back office claims managers, to fill what it perceives as a skills gap in the market.
Allianz launches repairer forum
Allianz has confirmed the launch of a new repairer forum to provide two-way consultation between the insurer and its network of suppliers.
Hiscox targets political unrest for opportunities
Hiscox is looking for underwriting opportunities arising from the political unrest in the Middle East and North Africa.
LBG sees slight rise in pre-tax profit
Lloyds Banking Group's general insurance business pre-tax profit in 2010 was £372m marking an increase of 1% on the 2009 result (£367m).
Prior reserve release staves off RSA underwriting loss
Prior year reserve releases of £267m have helped insurer RSA avoid posting an underwriting loss of £29m for 2010.
Post history – 15 years ago: Bomb blast buildings uninsured
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 15 years ago reveals.
Court of appeal disallows very late amendments in MBO case
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: broker failure to inform over risk requirements costs firm
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Postbox: staying ahead of the game
The recent article ‘Brokers unprepared for household fraud’ concerning a Legal & General report raised some interesting issues for the broking community.
Chilean earthquake – insurance lessons learnt one year on
Lessons learnt from the massive earthquake that struck Chile 12 months ago should facilitate the future handling of complex business interruption claims, says Jenny Larner.
Post Magazine – 3 March 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
AI Claims doubles H2 pre-tax profit
Accident management company AI Claims Solutions has posted a pre-tax profit of £1.6m for the second half of 2010 up 97% on the same figure for H2 2009 (£855 000).
CILA launches two new entry-level exams
Two new entry-level examinations designed to make the loss adjusting profession and the benefits of Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters membership more accessible around the world have been launched by CILA.
Trifords to create 250 Auto Windscreens jobs
Markerstudy Group company Trifords is set to create 250 jobs following its acquisition of Auto Windscreens - despite more than 1000 staff being made redundant at the vehicle repair firm last week.
Kennedys expands into Portugal
Law firm Kennedys expansion continues with the opening of its eighth international office in Lisbon.
Kennedys expands into Portugal
Law firm Kennedys expansion continues with the opening of its eighth international office in Lisbon.
Merlin launches escape of water claims hub
Loss adjuster Merlin has unveiled a dedicated resource to handle escape of water claims.
Crawford completes Italian deal
Crawford & Company has completed its acquisition of Italian liability loss adjuster Studio Bolton & Associati.