Claims
Davies to sponsor Olympic cycling hopeful
Davies Group has agreed a two year sponsorship deal with Andy Tennant, one of Great Britain's most prominent road and track cyclists.
Exclusive captives content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the advantages of captives in Europe, and a View from the Top that stresses the need for insurers to support international initiatives.
Exclusive captives content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with a look at the advantages of captives in Europe, and a View from the Top that stresses the need for insurers to support international initiatives.
View from the Top: A way out of the crisis through exports
Following poor economic growth in Spain over the past year, the media has recently reported some good news – news which could, at least in part, be a quick fix for many Spanish companies' balance sheets.
Post Europe: View from the Top: A way out of the crisis through exports
Following poor economic growth in Spain over the past year, the media has recently reported some good news – news which could, at least in part, be a quick fix for many Spanish companies' balance sheets.
Brokers unprepared for household fraud
A Legal & General report has found that the majority of brokers and advisers have no preventative processes in place for home insurance fraud.
The British Insurance Awards 2011 are now open for entries
The British Insurance Awards 2011 are now officially open for entries. These prestigious awards, for the entire UK general insurance industry, will be presented at the Royal Albert Hall on the evening of the 6th July.
Axis makes senior appointment
Claims specialist Axis Claims Pro, the European division of SCM Insurance Services has appointed Zeynep Alper as a senior adjuster.
Axis makes senior appointment
Claims specialist Axis Claims Pro, the European division of SCM Insurance Services has appointed Zeynep Alper as a senior adjuster.
Adrian Flux to offer 24/7 claims service
ULR Additions has entered an agreement with Adrian Flux Insurance Services to provide the Norfolk-based insurance broker with 24 hours a day, seven days a week claims handling services.
Former HBOS insurance CEO Posner take up new exec role
Former Halifax Bank of Scotland General Insurance chief executive Howard Posner has taken up the newly-created position of chairman at claims management firm LAS.
RSA expects 2010 profit to be at least £600m despite 2.4pt COR weather hit
RSA expects to show net written premium growth of 11% to £7.46bn, a COR of between 96.5% and 97.0% and an operating profit of between £600m and £630m in its 2010 full year results.
RSA expects 2010 profit to be at least £600m despite 2.4pt COR weather hit
RSA expects to show net written premium growth of 11% to £7.46bn, a COR of between 96.5% and 97.0% and an operating profit of between £600m and £630m in its 2010 full year results.
People moves - 20 January 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the January 20 2011 edition of Post.
Law report: Proposal to settle was time limited so could not be a Part 36 offer
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Catastrophic claim dismissed due to defendant driver care
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Suncorp claims hit 10 000
Suncorp expects to have eroded between A$220m (£137m) and A$240m of retained costs under its aggregate reinsurance programme as a result of the Australian floods, as well as other natural hazard events during 2010.
Legal update - Litigants in person: Does representing yourself give you an advantage in court?
Judges may often appear more lenient on claims brought by litigants in person. However, Nick Weston reports on a recent case that shows procedural latitude does not prevent substantive issue scrutiny.
WNS eyes top three property repair place
WNS Assistance has pledged to land a place among the top-three property repair firms within the next 18 months, after confirming its plans to enter the sector.
Postscript - 15 years ago: East coast floods see death toll rise
Looking back 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.
CHOs must co-operate more with insurers or risk collapse
Some credit hire organisations will have to become more co-operative with insurers if they are to avoid collapse, a legal expert has warned.
RSA boasts of UK first with scoping innovation
RSA has agreed a deal with technology firm Innovation Group to become the first UK insurer to adopt its property claims scoping software.
Commentary - Winter freeze: Burst pipe problems
The industry is currently paying out an estimated £7m a day over burst pipe claims. Graeme Fitzpatrick asks if insurers are doing enough to help customers prevent them.
Comment - Brokers & claims: Claims expertise - the future of broking?
2011 is shaping up to be tough for brokers. John Greenway argues claims expertise is an area ripe for differentiation and the best way to solidify client relationships.