Claims
MIB to appeal to the Supreme Court over Spanish unisured driving case
The Motor Insurers' Bureau is to challenge a Court of Appeal ruling that Russell Jones & Walker claims now asserts that a person resident in the UK, but wrongfully injured in another EEA state, will recover damages on the same basis as a person resident…
Industry-funded RTA portal will survive MoJ budget cuts
Cuts to the Ministry of Justice's budget as part of the coalition government's comprehensive spending review are unlikely to have a material impact on the insurance industry, it has been claimed.
Agrical bolsters building claims service with hire of Gent
Yorkshire-based loss adjuster Agrical has hired Martin Gent to oversee its surveying services and building losses arm.
Insurers accused of claim refusals over technicalities
More insurers are attempting to ease the financial burden of the economic downturn by repudiating claims on technical points, a specialist loss adjuster has claimed.
Cooke joins Advanta to head new energy team
Former Cunningham Lindsey engineering director Geoff Cooke has joined loss adjuster Advanta Global Services to head up its new energy team.
Editor's comment: Flood battle lines drawn
If there were three words you could not escape last week, it was "government spending review". Well, I concede "Wayne Rooney" and "greed" may have been equally prominent, but it is unknown what impact the Manchester United number 10's increased wealth…
VFM tries different tack by appointing no replacement MD
VFM Services will not replace its outgoing managing director Nick Sugden when he retires at the end of the year.
Major loss: Repair or replace?
When a business suffers an unexpected catastrophe, Veronica Cowan looks into the decision making behind the option to repair or replace damaged premises, stock or machinery.
Insurers face uncertainty after CPR ruling
Insurers face being hard hit by an appeal court judgment that has approved relaxing the timeframe allowed for claimants to bring personal injury cases, a leading law firm has claimed.
In series - Property claims: The price is right
Getting the balance right over rates for property claims is essential. Sam Barrett reports on the measures taken to ensure repairs are carried out at the market rate, keeping both customers and contractors happy.
In series - Property claims: Catalyst for change
Although the current market is challenging, Vernon Davenport claims the opportunities in moving to a more efficient way of working are immense.
LAS and Rok make Ageas and Tesco panel
Ageas and Tesco Underwriting have appointed Rok and LAS to provide building repair, claims management and validation services.
Round table - SMEs & charities: Here to inform and educate
The SME and charity sectors have been widely courted by brokers and insurers in recent years. However, questions still persist about whether these customers are having their needs properly met. With this in mind Post gathered together some industry…
Postscript – 10 years ago: Xchanging in Lloyd’s and IUA tie-up
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight form ten years ago reveals.
Post magazine - 28 October 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Post in print - 28 October 2010
Senior reporter Dan Dunkley outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Helphire issues results warning
Accident management firm Helphire has warned that its results for the current financial year are likely to be “below current market expectations”.
UK personal motor market to remain unprofitable until at least 2015
The UK personal motor market is to remain unprofitable until at least 2015, according to a survey of UK insurers by Tower Watson.
Tesco Underwriting appoints Rok
Rok has been selected by Ageas and Tesco Underwriting to be part of the panel providing building repair, claims management and validation services.
Outgoing VFM MD 'will not be replaced'
VFM Services managing director Nick Sugden is set to retire after four years with the company.
Jackson proposals to "restore balance" in negligence claims
The costs of settling clinical negligence claims have spiralled in the last 30 years with average claimants’ legal costs increasing by three times the rate of inflation since 1981, according to the Medical Defence Union.
Exclusive content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at cross-boarder technology, as well as a View from the Top opinion on how governments should support insurers efforts to deal with natural perils.
Post Europe, View from the Top: Getting wet feet is not enough
The events of summer 2010 made all too evident the dramatic consequences that global warming can have: the heat wave in Russia and the monsoon rains in Pakistan are extreme events that take place only very rarely.
Post Europe: Behind the technical curve
Despite each European country’s insurance market displaying unique characteristics the technology challenges remain consistent, Mike Davies, therefore, believes insurers should embrace an all encompassing platform to meet their needs as the banking…