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People moves – 17 February 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 17 February 2011 edition of Post.
Court rules on Bent credit hire re-trial
Cambridge County Court has ruled that the £63 000 in credit hire fees claimed by Darren Bent following a road traffic accident could have been at least £20 000 lower if the Premier League footballer shopped around.
Auto Windscreens calls in administrators after cash flow problems
Auto Windscreens, which replaces and repairs vehicle glass, has entered administration just over two years after it was sold by Aviva.
Hiscox accuses claimant law firms of "manipulating" legal costs
Hiscox has accused some claimant law firms of “manipulating and inflating costs" in defamation and privacy cases.
Jackson Review: Thompsons warns of recoverability “threat”
Thompsons Solicitors has warned that ending the recoverability of success fees will have a “hugely negative” impact on claimant lawyers.
Questgates adds to property validation team
Loss adjuster Questgates has appointed Howard Lloyd-Jones as technical manager for its building damage validation division QGV.
CL appoints former Garwyn adjuster
Cunningham Lindsey has recruited Nick Warren as part of the planned expansion of its liability services team.
Ace appoints multinational claims client executive
Ace has appointed Graham Chesman as multinational claims client executive for the Ace European group.
Ace appoints multinational claims client executive
Ace has appointed Graham Chesman as multinational claims client executive for the Ace European group.
Exclusive regulation and D&O content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with articles looking at Guernsey’s need to declare it would not be seeking Solvency II equivalency; and a View from the Top which says challenges in the European directors’ and officers’ markets are formidable.
Exclusive regulation and D&O content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with articles looking at Guernsey’s need to declare it would not be seeking Solvency II equivalency; and a View from the Top which says challenges in the European directors’ and officers’ markets are…
View from the Top: The challenge of D&O
Twenty-five years ago it was argued that “it is easier to hang onto a sow with a soapy tail than to hold a director liable”, but today the reverse is true.
Post Europe: View from the Top: The challenge of D&O
Twenty-five years ago it was argued that “it is easier to hang onto a sow with a soapy tail than to hold a director liable”, but today the reverse is true.
AJAG issues final Jackson response
The Access to Justice Action Group (AJAG) has today submitted its response to the Ministry of Justice Green Paper on implementing the Jackson review.
Former GAB manager joins Garwyn
Garwyn Group has appointed Greg Molyneaux as regional & technical director for Garwyn’s North Western operations.
Dual joins forces with law fim Kennedys
Dual Corporate Risks has entered a strategic partnership with Kennedys that will see the law firm handling claims on a third-party basis.
Jackson Report: LEIG publishes response
The Legal Expenses Insurance Group has claimed that there is only the “perception” of a compensation culture in its response to the Jackson Report.
Keoghs appoints duo to senior roles
Keoghs has appointed two senior personnel to its team – a new partner specialising in disease claims, Carrie Hoey, and a new commercial director, Andrew Spice.
Schemes - Conception & construction: Special delivery
Setting up schemes to cover specialist sectors can be a lucrative business - but it requires brokers, insurers and customers to work together. Stephanie Denton looks at this evolving market.
Claims Club news: Industry to take active role in the PAS 64 review
The Association of British insurers is to take an active role in the recently announced review of the standard for repairing flooded property — PAS 64 — after it was highlighted as an action point by one of the trade body's working parties.
Hastings first to pilot replacement scheme
Hastings is the first insurer to pilot lifestyle management and concierge company Red Onyx's new replacement vehicle scheme for total loss claims.
Mapfre plans global roll out of Insure & Go model
Spanish insurer Mapfre has revealed that it is set for a global roll out of its direct-to-consumer travel products, following its acquisition of Insure & Go.
Ruling opens door for non-FSA approved indemnifiers
Legal expenses insurers have warned that a recent ruling could pave the way for solicitors without Financial Services Authority approval to offer indemnity against defendants' legal costs.
Claims Club news: IFB: application fraud 'Achilles heel' warning
Application fraud is "potentially an Achilles heel" for the UK insurance industry.